We Remember
GIESBRECHT, Mary
November 2, 1939 — October 2, 2016
Mary Giesbrecht (nee Guenter) was born November 2, 1939 in Hague, SK. She was the fourth of eight children and grew up on the family farm near Hepburn, SK where she had a busy life filled with family, church, and school activities. In 1959 Mary married Peter Giesbrecht and they shared a life together for the next 57 years. In 1975 Mary and Peter sold their home and business and moved to Kelowna, BC with their two young children.
Mary’s love of gardening flourished in the mild Okanagan climate. Aside from the fresh fruit and vegetables she grew, Mary’s beautiful flower gardens were her particular pride and joy.
Mary was the mother to Grace (Bevan) Koch and Ivan (Joanne) all of whom she loved deeply. Mary was also the proud grandmother to Emily (Kevin) Epp, Melissa, and Jeremy. Mary was predeceased by her parents Frank and Elizabeth Guenter and brother Alfred.
After a long and tenacious battle with cancer, Mary passed away peacefully on October 2, 2016. She was surrounded by her family and spent her final hours with them praying, reading the Bible, and listening to hymns.
Mary’s family would like to thank the staff at the Kelowna Cancer Clinic and the Central Okanagan Hospice House for their professional and compassionate care. As an avid gardener, Mary found tremendous enjoyment in the peaceful gardens of the hospice and her family would like to particularly thank the staff and volunteers who maintain this beautiful setting.
A memorial service will be held at the Church of God, 3705 Mission Springs Drive, Kelowna, BC at 2:00 pm Friday, October 7, 2016. Memorial donations may be made to the Central Okanagan Hospice House. If you wish to send a condolence, post photos or share a memory, please scroll down the page to the area called “Share Your Condolences.”
Service
Friday, October 7, 2016 at 2:00 pm
Location
Church of God
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The service for GIESBRECHT, Mary is scheduled for Friday, October 7, 2016 at 2:00 pm. Below you will find the map for the service location and the contact information should you have any questions.