Twila Gwenne Milgate
January 12, 2014
Twila Gwenne Milgate (age 65) passed away January 12th, 2014 at the Red Deer Regional Hospital, peacefully holding hands with Ken, her husband of 46 years. She is now enjoying her physical freedom at home with her Heavenly Father. Twila was born January 16th, 1948 in Drumheller, Alberta to parents Walter and Joy Bertsch. She spent her early years on the family farm and went to school in Calgary, completing her education with the Canadian Nazarene College in Winnipeg in 1964. Following this, she worked as a bank teller for Alberta Treasury Branch in Calgary and met Ken in August 1966. They were engaged in November of that same year and married March 23, 1967. Twila is survived by her daughter Colleen (Devin), son Kent (Carrie), son Alan (Marcia), nine grandchildren Dustin, Colbin (Jenna), Kellin, Tiara (Damien), Bryton, Talon, Drew, Trey, Charlize, her mother Joy, brother Daryl (Debbie), mother-in-law Evelyn and brother-in-law Ron (Joyce). She was predeceased by her father Walter and father-in-law Gordon. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, January 20th, 2014 at 1:00pm at Livingstones Church, 2020 40th Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, with luncheon immediately following. A visitation for immediate family only will also be held at the Church at 10:30am, with a private interment at 11:30. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, #6, 5015 – 48 Street, Red Deer, AB
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Messages of Condolence
May memories carry you through this sorrowful time. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. ~ Chris & Bernie Grenier
Ken & family,Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you at this time of loss.Thinking also of Joy & family. ~ Fred & Gerri Shadlock
I have lovely memories of Twila, from even her early adulthood, and her graciousness with all of us. Such sad news, a lovely soul now gone on. Much love. ~ Bev Jaremko
Your family and mine grew up together... Car pools to school, piano lessons and your mom being my "special mentor" and painting the ceramic dolls. Trucking, marriages, children have all been close. Your mom was special... Your family is special... Think of you often and praying for each and every one!! ~ Kelly Siemens
Prayers and fond memories are what we have to remember our dearly departed. May the love of family and friends comfort you during these difficult days, our most heartfelt condolences. ~ Talbot, Jen, Jack, Marin Walton
Twila always had the kindness and gentleness of an angel. Our deepest sympathies go with you all. ~ Sonja & Mel Isaac & Family
Deepest sympathy to Ken and all your family. Sincerely Hugo and Leona Stolz and families. ~ Charlotte Watson