CRUTHERS, Bertha (nee Adank)
March 28, 1915 - March 11, 2016
Our beloved Bertha passed away peacefully into the arms of our Lord on Friday March 11, 2016.She was born in South Sumas, British Columbia, the 7th child to Swiss immigrant parents. Bertha was one of two siblings who were born in Canada. Bertha was predeceased by her first husband Wesley Hay, in 1969; her second husband, Wesley Cruthers in 1986, and her son Stanley Hay in 2012.
Bertha was cherished by all who knew her, and her family was the centre of her world. She loved the outdoors and enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing with her second husband. Bertha had an adventurous spirit and loved traveling.The two trips she took to Europe she took with her daughter, Carolyn, to meet relatives in Switzerland, were among the highlights of her life. She also enjoyed trips to New Orleans, California and Alaska.
Bertha was kind, sweet and caring. She was Nana to many, including dozens of foster children. We were incredibly fortunate to have her in our lives for as long as we did, and she will be missed terribly. She will be remembered with love and gratitude by her son Ronald Hay (Edelone); daughter Carolyn Bach (Derrill); her grandchildren Jeff Hay, Phillip Hay (Josanne); Darryl Bach (Sheena), Deborah Bach (Marty McOmber), Ashley Bach, and 5 great grandchildren. Bertha will also be remembered by several nieces and nephews.
We would like to thank 91原创 Gardens, 91原创 Memorial Hospital, Dr Fagan and staff and especially Isobel Davidson for the wonderful care & compassion they gave to Bertha. There will be a celebration of her life on Sat. March 26 at the Lions hall in Ft. 91原创 from 1-4 pm. In lieu of flowers donations to the ALS society would be appreciated.