Greta Alder

Celebration Of Greta Alder

June 28, 1932 – January 26, 2025 

  Peacefully, with her children singing hymns Mom met Jesus at the gates of heaven.

  Left to cherish her are her children, Margaret (Garry), David (Heidi), Carol (Tom) and Kathy, grandchildren Brad (Stacey), Rob, Brian (Chantal), Laura (Scot), Brent, Allan, Janna and Ryan, and great-grandchildren, William, Amelia and Hugh.

  Predeceased by her husband Tom, son-in-law Dale, parents Madge and Hugh, siblings Lorna, Dorthy, Joyce, Doug and Diane.

  Greta was born in Winnipeg and was the fourth child of seven.  She grew up going to her Nanny’s cottage Sunny Dean in Winnipeg beach.  In her high school years, she was introduced to Jesus and started attending Calvary Temple, joined the choir, and met Tom Alder.  They were married June 18. 1954.  Together they raised four children.  Mom was blessed to be called Nanny by eight grands and three great grands.

  Mom’s passions were reading, poetry and singing.  Mom went back to school to get her high school diploma at the age of fifty-five.  Graduating right beside Kathy.  In addition, she took creative writing at the university.

  Mom loved nature, especially flowers and was always happy to chat with people, making new friends.

  Special thanks to the staff of Irene Barron Eden Center and Kildonan Personal Care Centre for their love and support.

  The celebration of life will take place on Feb. 13, 2025 at 1:30pm in the Argue building’s Buntain Chapel at 400 Hargrave St. The service will be live streamed at www.ctwinnipeg.com

  Donations may be made to Calvary Temple Camp or Siloam Mission.

  We miss you Mom, but we will see you again at the gates of heaven.