Obituary of Pearl Grue

Pearl Evelyn Grue of Camrose passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2015 at the age of 91 years. Pearl was born on September 7, 1923 in Hughenden, Alberta. She was the second child of Andrew and Amy Williams. She was the only sister to brothers Lloyd and Clayton. Pearl was raised on a farm near Hughenden and was baptised and confirmed at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Czar, Alberta. Pearl worked at the local Red and White store in Hughenden following school. Her older brother Lloyd and a local boy named Edwin Grue were friends since they were teenagers. Edwin's parents were also good friends with Pearl's parents. Edwin and Pearl attended the same church, became friends too and soon became an item. With such close family ties the two did not have much privacy during their courting. However, Pearl had a key to the store where they retreated during a severe winter storm on February 14, 1943. Edwin proposed to Pearl at the store on Valentines Day and that is how their love story began. Ed and Pearl were married on October 24, 1943 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church following the Sunday morning service. Pearl's Dad Andrew requested the wedding take place on a Sunday so that he did not have to stop harvesting. Pearl's family always treated Sunday as a day of rest spent together as a family. Ed and Pearl moved to Armena where they began farming and soon after started their family. They were blessed with four children. Karen (1944) Dale (1946) Dell (1951) and Brian (1953). Ed and Pearl cherished time spent with family and friends. They enjoyed day trips to Miquelon Lake, tenting holidays to visit relatives and Sunday visits with neighbors and friends. Time spent together as a family was a priority. After Karen and Dale were out on their own, Ed and Pearl along with Dell and Brian moved to Stettler, Alberta in 1965. They enjoyed 15 years in Stettler while Ed worked for Gulf Oil. They cherished their friendships made in Stettler, their church family and friends. Ed and Pearl were avid campers, loved the outdoors and took every opportunity to travel. One of their most memorable adventures was to Norway and Sweden in 1979 to research each of their family histories. In 1980, Ed and Pearl moved to Camrose until Ed retired in 1985. Together with friends and family, they spent their golden years of retirement travelling to Hawaii, Alaska, throughout the United States, but were most happy when spending weekends camping at The Ponderosa ( The Petersen farm near Armena) with Ed's brother Evert and his wife Ruth. Together, they entertained friends and family there every chance they got. Pearl's family, faith and friendships were most important to her. She was a gracious hostess, an effortless cook and loved to bake. Family dinners were a highlight for both her and her family. Prior to Pearl's passing, she resided at Sunrise Village in Camrose, Alberta for nearly 3 years. Ed and Pearl's enduring love story was clear when Pearl said, "I love you" to Ed and then peacefully passed away on August 6, 2015 at St. Mary's Hospital in Camrose, Alberta. Pearl was a wonderful mother, an active Grandmother, loyal friend who loved unconditionally. She was blessed to have celebrated 71 years of marriage with Ed by her side. Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband Edwin Grue, daughter Karen Hansen, sons Dale Grue (Donna), Dell Grue (Jo), and Brian Grue (Pat). Seven Grandchildren, Lori Hansen (Brad) Cathy Mowat (Wade) Jennifer Trydal (Chris) Michael Grue (Raquel) Waylon Grue, Kyra Grue and Liam Grue. 6 Great Grandchildren Wyatt Mowat, Mason Trydal, Amy Mowat, Nevaya Grue, Adelina Trydal and Ayden Grue. Pearl is also survived by her sisters in law, Ruth Grue, Madelaine Williams, brother in law Marvin Grue and numerous nephews, nieces and friends. Pearl was predeceased by her parents Andrew and Amy Williams and her brothers Lloyd and Clayton. A Funeral Service was held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 12, 2015 from Messiah Lutheran Church with Rev. David Eriksson officiating. Interment has taken place in the Scandia Lutheran Cemetery. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to CLBI, Messiah Lutheran Church, or to the Gideons.