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Lorraine Marion Retzer

November 16, 1932 ~April 30, 2015


Lorraine Marion Retzer passed away on April 30, 2015 at her Joseph Creek Care Home in Cranbrook.

Lorraine was born in Hilda, Alberta to Emanual and Elsie Brost on November 16,1932. She was raised in Canyon and attended school in Creston.

In May of 1982, she married Bob Retzer in Creston.

Lorraine was a member of the Canyon United Church, and proud volunteer for the Order of Royal Purple of Canada.

She was predeceased by her parents Emanual and Elsie Brost; her first husband Ivan Johnston; brothers Elroy, Tony, Ray, and Wayne Brost

Lorriane is survived by her husband Bob Retzer; her sons Gary (Effie) and Norman (Debbie); grandsons Lonny and Kevin; granddaughters Melissa, Savannah, and Vossie; stepdaughter Shari Vanderwoude (Blake); granddaughter Amy, and many, many great-grandchildren.

She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

A memorial service was held at G.F. Oliver Funeral Chapel on May 5, 2015 with Dr. Anjanee Gyan Dyck Officiating.

Friends wishing to make a memorial tribute may do so to Trinity United Church, Box 87, Creston, BC V0B 1G0.