Vera Kruger

Vera Kruger

1923 - 2022

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Vera Kruger

Vera Kruger

1923 - 2022

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Obituary
Born May 21, 1923, passed away June 29,2022, at 99 years of age. Vera was the eldest of 10 children born to Mike and Mary Mudrik on their farm near Meskanaw. The family moved to Pathlow in 1944. Vera married Edward Kruger on October 29, 1945. Edward and Vera operated a mixed farm and raised four children north of Pathlow until they retired to Melfort in 1979. Vera had a heart for the community and loved being involved in many volunteer activities. She canvased for the Red Cross and Cancer Society, she was made a life member of both the Melfort Hospital Auxiliary and the Melfort Agricultural Society and later, became a long-standing treasurer for the Melfort Seniors Club. She received many awards for her work in the community including the Saskatchewan Award of Excellence, the Ken Draper Volunteer Award from the Western Canada Fair Association, and the Citizen of the Year Award from the City of Melfort. She enjoyed watching her children in sports and 4H, and in her spare time gardening, canning preserves, bowling and travelling. Vera was predeceased by her husband Edward, two sisters and three brothers. She will be missed by her children: Rosemarie Monaghan (Wayne) and grandchildren Terrilynn Dawson (Peter), Kellian Robinson (David), great grandchildren Terah, Hayward, Violet Robinson. Wayne Kruger (Helen) grandchildren Amy Kriston (Michael) great grandchildren Gabrielle, Marlee, Ryder Kriston, Holly Spratt (Dale), Sheldon Kruger (Jodi), great grandchildren Andi, Brier Kruger. Brennan Kruger. Carl Kruger (Lindsey) grandchildren Hailie Kruger, Keltie Kruger. Arthur Kruger (Bernice), grandchildren Kaylee Kruger, Brett Kruger. She will also be missed by four sisters: Velma, Agnes, Viola, and Emma; and her many cousins, nephews, nieces, and friends. Memorial contributions in memory of Vera may be directed to North Central Health Care Foundation and/or Parkland Place Residents Council.
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Events
July
7

Mass of Christian Burial

Thursday, July 7, 2022
2:00 pm
Our Lady of Consolation R.C. Church
104 Crawford Avenue West
Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada

Rite of Committal

Mount Pleasant Cemetery
S.E. 11-45-19-2
Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada