Obituary of Gudrun Johansen

Gudrun "Marie" Johansen of Camrose, passed away on Friday September 22, 2017 at the age of 84 years. Gudrun Marie Andersen was born December 3, 1932 in Odense, Fyn in Denmark. She was the oldest of three children. After completing finishing school, Gudrun married her sweetheart, Peder Johansen on August 6, 1955. They lived on the family farm, Lille Tradmark in Filshov, Denmark. After the loss of their stillborn daughter, they had their second child Aase Marie. Farming had been very harsh for the young family and important decisions had to be made. So leaving all her family behind, Gudrun put her faith in Peder and they immigrated to Canada on March 26, 1960. Soon after their arrival they had their third child John Erling. Two years later they welcomed their fourth child Dennis Gordon. Gudrun's faith was put to the test when Peder had serious unexpected health issues. With the help from family and friends she was able to manage the care of their three young children until Peder recovered. After the death of her father in 1966, Gudrun's Mother came for her only visit to Canada. This was the first visit and communications from her family and it meant so much to her. In 1967 Peder, Gudrun and Aase became Canadian Citizens and soon after welcomed their fifth child George Edward. Life flourished over the years and in 1975 they purchased the family home in Camrose. In 1980 Gudrun's sister and brother came for their 25th anniversary. This was the first of many memorable visits with her family from Denmark. Gudrun and Peder enjoyed doing everything together such as dancing, fishing and taking their grandchildren camping in "Old Betsy" every summer. Left to cherish her memory, children: Aase (Vern) of Barrhead, John (Ina) of Clyde, Dennis (Pat) of Barrhead and George (Wanda) of Thorhild, Many cousins, nieces and nephews in Canada and Denmark. Gudrun was predeceased by her stillborn daughter in 1957, husband Peder Johansen. Parents Niels and Inger Andersen, sister Karna and brother Hans Jorgen. Gudrun will be greatly missed by all but she is now where she wants to be, with Peder. A time for viewing was held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 28, 2017 from the Burgar Funeral Home. A funeral service was held on Friday September 29, 2017 at 1:00 pm from Scandia Lutheran Church, Armena. Interment followed in the Scandia Lutheran Cemetery. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the Louise Jensen Center or Scandia Lutheran Church.