Monday, March 14, 2011

Rest in peace Grandma Gilda!

Friday morning, Dave's Grandma passed away. She was an awesome lady. I got to know her quite well the past 9 years Dave & I have been together. We will really miss her. She brought so much to our family. Love you Grandma!



Gilda Mae Wells 1921 ~ 2011 Our dear sweet Gilda passed away peacefully on March 11, 2011. She was 89 years old. She was the eldest child of Robert K. and Illa M.Wells, born on August 4, 1921 in Myton, Utah. Gilda was a graduate of Roosevelt High School in Duchesne County and a dedicated bookkeeper for over 20 years at Welders' Supply. Gilda's daughter, Peggy, was her dearest passion. Her life revolved around Peggy's upbringing and later, Peggy's beautiful family. She shared a special closeness with her five sisters and their families a closeness remembered well by her many nieces and nephews. Gilda is survived by her daughter Peggy (Steven) Geurts, her sisters Shirley Ratterman, Betty Kurtz, and Charlie Russillo, four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Michelle (Ryan) Christensen: Natalie, Brady and Beck. Alisha (Tyler) Evans: Taylor, Marissa and Libby. David (Kristen) Geurts: Sydnie. Jared (Laurie) Geurts: Carter. She is preceded in death by her sisters Jeanne Hansen and Lee Fortunato. A viewing will be held on Monday, March 14th, 2011, 11:30-12:30 a.m. at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple. A family tribute will follow at 12:30. Interment will be at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Salt Lake City.

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