Gertrude Elizabeth Everett, 92, of rural New Bloomington, passed away peacefully in the home of her grandson, surrounded by the family she so loved on Friday, August 26, 2011 at 2:15 a.m.
Gertrude was born in Kenton, Ohio, on Feb. 17, 1919 to Sylvia (Derringer) and Henry Krock. She married Robert E. Everett on March 2, 1941 in New Bloomington, and they celebrated 69 years together before his passing on August 17, 2008.
Gertrude is survived by daughter, Beverly Chapman (William) Roby of McCutchenville; grandson Jason (Karen) Chapman of Bucyrus; and great-grandson Cody E. Chapman of Ontario; daughter Nancy (Tom) Hafer of LaRue and her children, Robert J. Hafer of Columbus and Katelynn R. Hafer of Tiffin; granddaughter, Heather Everett (Doug) Treadaway of New Bloomington and her children, Dustin, Tyler, and Alexis Johnson; and daughter-in-law Paula Everett of rural Marion.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two sons – John E. Everett and Kenneth R. Everett; brother Earl Krock, and sisters Claribelle Vanderhoof and Mary Perry.
A graduate of Agosta High School (New Bloomington), Gertrude worked as a nurse practitioner at the Sawyer Sanitarium in Marion before beginning her life as a farmer’s wife and devoted mother. She was best-known for her love of feeding family and friends, her award-winning baked and canned goods at the Marion County Fair, and listening to her beloved Robert sing.
She was a faithful member of New Bloomington United Methodist Church and the Women’s Circle until she moved to Fairhaven Retirement Community in 2007 and there she participated in chapel services and bell choir.
The funeral service for Gertrude will be held Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the New Bloomington United Methodist Church with Pastor Robin Wells and Rev. Mary Curtis officiating. Burial will follow in LaRue Cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, LaRue and before the service at the church.
Memorial gifts may be made to Fairhaven Community, 850 Marseilles Ave., Upper Sandusky, OH 43351 or a charity of the donor's choice.
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com.
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