Hilda Schommer, August 8, 1922 - November 5, 2014. The children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of Hilda Schommer are sad to announce her peaceful passing at the Gateby Care Center in Vernon, BC. Hildagarde Johanna Schwebius was born in Wilkie, the 5th of 7 children to August and Martha Schwebius. The meaning of her strong name means "protecting battle maid" and protecting her family physically with homemade bread or spiritually with prayers she did always. As a graduate of Normal School in Saskatoon in the war torn 1940s Hilda took on the role of teacher in a "one room" rural schoolhouse. This career changed after one year when she married Alfred Schommer and traded her "one room" school house for a "10 room farmhouse". This challenging career of wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother kept her extremely busy for the next 70 years. After retiring from the farm at Handel, Saskatchewan to North Battleford Mom enjoyed the friendships she made there. A further retirement took their meaningful life to Vernon, BC where Mom truly enjoyed the beauty of the Okanagan. She loved signing her greeting cards to the grandchildren from "Grandma Hilda in the mountains" for the past 20 years. Hilda is survived by her dear sister Martha; Her children: Jim & Marie, Don & Faye, Bob & Jean, Ralph & Shirley, Annette & Lanny, Ethel & Russ, Martha & Wayne, Rosanne & Terry, Paul & Patti, Mark & Lisa, Fabian & Monique; 41 Grandchildren, 67 Great Grandchildren and 2 Great Great Grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents; siblings; husband Alfred; daughter Margaret; daughter in law Fai; and grandson Boyd. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, November 15, 2014 from St. Vital Roman Catholic Church with Reverend Father Greg Elder as Celebrant. Hilda was laid to rest forever with her husband Alfred in the City of North Battleford Cemetery. If friends so desire, donations in Hilda's memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan. Condolences for the family may be made to www.sallowsandmcdonald.com The family placed their trust with the staff of Sallows and McDonald - Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home. (306) 445-2418.
