ALMA GERTRUDE COUSER (DREGER)

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ALMA GERTRUDE COUSER (nee DREGER) Alma passed away peacefully at the age of 85 on November 1, 2012, at the St. Norbert Personal Care Home with her family at her side. She was predeceased by her loving husband David, her parents William and Willamina Dreger and sisters Minnie, Shirley, Mildred and Viola. Alma was loved dearly and will be missed by her sons Martin (Gail), Harold (Shellie) and Joey (Sue), grandchildren Ashley (Andrew), Brittany and Jarod, great-granddaughter Brooklyn, as well as brothers Walter (Diane) and Gordon (Darlene) and sisters Ruth, Norma, Eileen, Joan (Dick) and Donna. Alma was born on the family farm near Sewell, Manitoba, on August 30, 1927. She had several occupations throughout her life, working at the Morris bakery, café and hotel, as well as many years as a bookkeeper for a construction company. Retiring in 1983, upon marrying the love of her life David Couser, they spent many years filling their time travelling, visiting family and friends at home and afar. Alma enjoyed watching her sons throughout their lives participate in curling, baseball and hockey. She was their biggest fan. Alma was an incredibly loving grandmother who took great pride in her grandchildren and loved spending as much time with them as possible. They will always treasure the wonderful memories she gave to them. The family wishes to extend a thank you to the staff at St. Norbert Personal Care Home for their support and care given to Alma over the last three years and especially during her final days. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, November 7, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at Voyage Funeral Home, located in Evangel Chapel, 1073 St. Mary's Rd.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 05, 2012