There was a special birthday at Continuing Care at the Drumheller Health Centre as Hilda Hutter turned 104.
Hutter is a long time Drumheller resident and celebrated with her nephew and godson Jurgen Schafer, who came from Germany to mark the occasion and friend Katherin Reid.
Hutter was one of 12 children, and was born in Germany. She came to Canada after World War II and first settled in Halifax, before coming to Drumheller.
She spent most her life in the valley with her husband and worked as a nurse.
Schafer explains that Hutter’s youngest brother is still alive, but most her of contemporaries in Germany have passed away, and as her godson he has made sure to keep in touch.
He has been to Drumheller a number of times to visit Hutter, the first time in 1971 as a student. He was also back for her 100th birthday, and says he will be back next year to celebrate her next birthday.
He had a special gift for Hutter on her birthday. It appears she likes her brew and Schafer brought a few high quality German beers for her to enjoy.
Hutter, at 104, is the eldest person at the Continuing Care Unit.
