It was with great sadness that we said goodbye to
Olga (Gomke) Roth.
Born in Hilda, Alberta April 9, 1921
Passed away in Medicine Hat, June 5, 2009
at the age of 88 years
Family was very important to Olga, and she loved nothing more than spending time with each of them including her brothers and sisters. her kind and considerate nature was also appreciated by her friends from the past and newly acquired friendships.
Olga grew up on the farm near Hilda, to Charlotte and Reinholdt Gomke. Olga being the second eldest daughter in a large family learned at a very young age the fine art of preparing delicious, wholesome meals in no time at all. Her baking was next to none.
On Nov. 16, 1942 Olga married the neighbor boy Albert Roth and they spend the next 65 years of their lives together. Working side by side for 32 of those years they built a life together successfully farming in the Schuler district and raising their family.
On their retirement to Medicine Hat, she had more time for crocheting, gardening (she truly had a green thumb), camping, fishing, some travelling and many games of cards with family and friends. The move from their home into a condo in 2003 was an adjustment by they adapted well and acquired new friends.
Their lives changed dramatically in October 2005 when Albert suffered a stroke, and needing full care, moved to the Good Samaritans. Olga with her strength of character and her natural ability to care for others, supported albert through this difficult time accepting her role with devotion and commitment that was an inspiration to her family.
After Albert's passing her inner strength to accept and continue to enjoy life was an example to those who knew her. She never missed a Blue Jays game and followed all the curling on television. She lived a full life until her recent illness. Her unwavering inner strength and courage was often relied upon by those who knew her. She will be truly missed and lovingly remembered by all her family and friends.
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I would like to dedicate my efforts to this Gomke Blog on behalf of my very special grandma who will be missed at our future gatherings...but always present in spirit.
Pam Zollner
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