GERSTEL: Dorothy Frances (Prysiazny) also known a Mom, Grandma, Baba and Aunty Dot, age 87, passed away suddenly at her home in Salmon Arm, B.C., Monday, January 31, 2022.
Looking back over her life time, I realize the remarkable strength and tenacity she displayed while battling cancer for the past 25 years. And yet, she still loved to cook, travel, play piano, Bingo, dance, crochet, bowl, curl, garden and watch her Grandchildren play sports. All animals brought her joy, but her most favorite were birds, especially her two pet parrots, Cheeky and Earl. I cannot remember her ever not having a job which were many and varied till her retirement at age 65 as a ware inspector for Consumer’s Glass (Lavington).
Pre-deceased by son, Garry, ex-husband Sig, son-in-law Barry Rodger, daughter-in-law Jeannette Gerstel, niece Lynn MacCalder, brother Walter Prysiazny, and sisters Helen Sperlng and Mary Pryzny.
Survived by daughter Chris (Brian) Breitkreitz, son Allan Gerstel, grandchildren Devin (Nicole Fehr) Rodger, Rachelle (Dale Fuder) Rodger, Lynnette (Brad) Carlson, Nichole (Jordan Wilson), step grandchildren Rick Breitkreitz, Corrie (Petr) Prochazka. Great grandchildren Ryder, Leah, Brooke, Sloan and sister Ann Hawes as well as many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life/Reunion will be posted at a later date for family and friends. Planting a flower or tree in her memory would bring her a smile. Till we meet again Mom, you have earned a well-deserved peaceful rest!
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Dorothy Frances Gerstel January 31st 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Armstrong, Province: Colombie britanique