KULTGEN (Tschritter), Barbara Lenora
April 29, 1928 - June 2, 2011
Barbara (Barb) Lenora Kultgen passed away peacefully in the Red Deer Hospital after a brief illness with Lawrence (her husband of 62 years) and three of her six children at her bedside. Her other three children were present via cell phones. Barb was able to hear them say they loved her, and to respond to their goodbyes with nods and a firm squeeze to Lawrence’s hand. Even though three of the family could not be physically present, the seven of them formed a circle around Barb’s bed, and were led in prayer by the attending minister, Pastor Ian Hartley. The oldest of six children, Barb was born in Red Cliff, Alberta to Tena and Benjamin Tschritter. She worked in the glass factory in Red Cliff during the war; and then moved to Foremost, Alberta where she met Lawrence Kultgen. She and Lawrence were married on October 2, 1948. They farmed south of Foremost and raised their six children there. In their later years Barb and Lawrence moved to a number of locations in Alberta, as well as spending fifteen years in Kelowna, British Columbia. Most recently they had settled in a seniors complex in Drumheller, Alberta. Love for her Lord and love for her Church were dominant elements of Barb’s life. She joined the Seventh-day Adventist church about the year 1975, and among those whom she influenced to follow her example was her husband, who was baptized in 1982. Always seeking ways to lead others to a saving relationship with Jesus Christ, she willingly gave of her time, her resources, and her love. Barbara is survived by her husband Lawrence; her children Sharon (Lyle), Myron, Rodney (Betty Lou), Gerald (Kathy), Corrine, and Rita; 18 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild. Also surviving her are foster son Todd, foster daughter Nancy, two sisters Clara and Betty, and brother Albert. She was predeceased by her parents; and by her brother Ben, her sister Alice, her grandsons Shawn and Dustin Wegner, her great-grandson Shawn (in infancy), and her daughter in law Shirley Kultgen. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to go to the charity of your choice, or to the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Drumheller, Alberta. Memorial Service to be held Sunday, June 12, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1126 Newcastle Trail, Drumheller, Alberta. Pastor David Streifling officiating.
April 29, 1928 - June 2, 2011
Barbara (Barb) Lenora Kultgen passed away peacefully in the Red Deer Hospital after a brief illness with Lawrence (her husband of 62 years) and three of her six children at her bedside. Her other three children were present via cell phones. Barb was able to hear them say they loved her, and to respond to their goodbyes with nods and a firm squeeze to Lawrence’s hand. Even though three of the family could not be physically present, the seven of them formed a circle around Barb’s bed, and were led in prayer by the attending minister, Pastor Ian Hartley. The oldest of six children, Barb was born in Red Cliff, Alberta to Tena and Benjamin Tschritter. She worked in the glass factory in Red Cliff during the war; and then moved to Foremost, Alberta where she met Lawrence Kultgen. She and Lawrence were married on October 2, 1948. They farmed south of Foremost and raised their six children there. In their later years Barb and Lawrence moved to a number of locations in Alberta, as well as spending fifteen years in Kelowna, British Columbia. Most recently they had settled in a seniors complex in Drumheller, Alberta. Love for her Lord and love for her Church were dominant elements of Barb’s life. She joined the Seventh-day Adventist church about the year 1975, and among those whom she influenced to follow her example was her husband, who was baptized in 1982. Always seeking ways to lead others to a saving relationship with Jesus Christ, she willingly gave of her time, her resources, and her love. Barbara is survived by her husband Lawrence; her children Sharon (Lyle), Myron, Rodney (Betty Lou), Gerald (Kathy), Corrine, and Rita; 18 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild. Also surviving her are foster son Todd, foster daughter Nancy, two sisters Clara and Betty, and brother Albert. She was predeceased by her parents; and by her brother Ben, her sister Alice, her grandsons Shawn and Dustin Wegner, her great-grandson Shawn (in infancy), and her daughter in law Shirley Kultgen. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to go to the charity of your choice, or to the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Drumheller, Alberta. Memorial Service to be held Sunday, June 12, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1126 Newcastle Trail, Drumheller, Alberta. Pastor David Streifling officiating.
