Gertrude, beloved mother, oma and great oma went peacefully home to be with her Lord on February 3 2013. Gertrude married Arie in 1962 and became an instant mother of 5 rowdy sons and one daughter. She immigrated with her new family in 1962. She mastered motherhood, a new language and a new culture all in a short time and did a wonderful job. She is survived by Mel (Phyllis), Betty (daughter in law) Christine (Ian), Henry (Grace), John (Deb), Arie, 21 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren, two sisters, Piety & Bietie and one brother, Aries, in Holland. She was predeceased by her husband Arie, son Adrian, grandsons, Jason and Allen, and daughter in law Barb. A Service of Remembrance will be held at the TRINITY REFORMED CHURCH, 1100 - 40 Avenue North, Lethbridge on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 2:00 P.M., with Rev. Wybren Oord officiating. Private interment will be held. Honoured to serve the family, CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1. Telephone (403) 381-7777. E-mail: care@cornerstonefh.ca