The family of Lola Gerde announce her passing on November 10, 2024 at Coronach Health Center. Lola Margaret Gerde (Pond) was born September 19, 1931 in Bengough, SK to Lulu and Roy Pond. Left to cherish her memory are her children LeeAnne (Lawny), Larry (Mary Ann), Ryan (Joleen), grandchildren Jennifer (Justin), Brad (Jenell), Jessica (Jeff), Alanne (Paul), Kristen (Kevin), Conrad (Raelynn), Aaron (Nicole), Rodney (Shyla), Andrew (Jasmine), Kristie (Derek), many great-grandchildren and sister-in-law Betty Pond. Lola was predeceased by her parents, her brother Bill (1989), and her husband Roy (1995). Lola grew up in Bengough area with her brother Billy. They attended Una School and high school in Bengough. After graduation she taught at Muddy View School. She decided to earn her teaching certificate at Normal School in Moose Jaw. Lola then taught at Greenfield School before marrying Roy Gerde of Big Beaver.
They were married July 10, 1953 in Bengough. Roy and Lola farmed near Big Beaver on the Gerde homestead. Lola worked tirelessly in the yard cleaning, planting trees and making a home where the children were raised. After Roy passed, she decided to leave the farm and make Coronach her new home where she resided for 26 years. She loved to garden. She could grow a lot of vegetables in a small garden space at her new home in Coronach. She was a volunteer on many clubs - 4-H, church boards, museum, and hospital auxiliary. She belonged to the Drop Inn Center where she spent many hours playing cards. In her later years, she loved to go for coffee and visit. Funeral Service was held at the Coronach Alliance Church Monday, November 18, 2024. Linda Kirby officiated. Interment at Buffalo Gap Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Coronach Hospital Auxiliary. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for the Gerde family may be shared at www.rossfuneralservice.com. Arrangements entrusted to Ross Funeral Service, Assiniboia, SK
