Obituary of Verna Sarah Glebe
Glebe, Verna Sarah (nee Binkle) passed peacefully on December 14th, 2020, at the age of 97. She was surrounded by the loving thoughts and prayers of her family while under the skilled and compassionate care of the staff at Freeport hospital. Verna is survived by her four children Donna (Dennis), Diane (John), David, Deborah (Peter) and her grandchildren, Kevin (Sheila), Colin (Jean), Bradley (Lauren), Isabeau, Alex (Beth), Jordan, Claire, Eliana, Nick (Rachel) and Mallory (Mark). Verna will also be dearly missed by her great grandchildren Audrey, Liliana, Chelsea, Jaxson, Olivia, Easton and Brooke. She was predeceased by her loving husband the Reverend Dr. Delton Glebe, her granddaughter Pamela Donna, her brother Roy and sister-in-law Helen.
Verna was born on September 17, 1923 in Neustadt, Ontario, the daughter of William and Lovina Binkle. As a young girl she was active in the St. Paul’s Neustadt Lutheran church where she met and married her life-long partner Delton. They were blessed with 63 years of marriage.
Her career involved secretarial services which began at Knechtel Furniture Company in Hanover (1941-1947), followed by Waterloo College (now Wilfrid Laurier University) (1947-1950). After raising her four children she returned to secretarial work at Waterloo Lutheran Seminary (now Martin Luther University College) where she remained until her retirement. Verna was a charter member of Mount Zion Lutheran Church in Waterloo where she remained an active member.
Verna was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who provided a solid foundation and loving support for her family. She was a genuine and loving person; her kind, gracious, and caring presence was felt by all who knew her. She had a warm and giving nature, and never hesitated putting the needs of others before her own. She showed tremendous integrity, strength and perseverance along with a positive and grateful outlook on all aspects of life. Verna was a true blessing to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She too was blessed by the caring support of her neighbours, friends, colleagues, and most recently, the staff at Sunshine Centre, Luther Village where she resided.
Mom, we miss you, we love you!
The family would like to extend heart-felt thanks and appreciation for the expert and compassionate care provided by staff at Grand River Hospital (5th floor), St. Mary’s Hospital (6th floor), and Freeport hospital. They also wish to express deepest respect and gratitude for the attentive and loving care provided by all staff at Luther Village (Sunshine Centre).
As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations can be made through the Erb and Good funeral home to Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, The Delton Glebe Counselling Centre, St. Mary’s Hospital, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) or a charity of your choice.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions a private family interment has been held.
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Death notice for the town of: Waterloo, Province: Ontario