Gertrude Iola Thrasher's Obituary
Gertrude Iola Thrasher, 85, of Leesburg, FL went to be with The Lord on Thursday January 12, 2017. Gertrude was born on August 20, 1931 to the Late Clifford and Iola Boucha. Gertrude and her husband Dale moved to Florida in 1998 from Berkeley Springs, WV. Gertrude and her late husband Dale were active members of St. Mary of The Lakes Catholic Church, Eustis, FL. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and an active volunteer and member of many Catholic churches in WV and MD. Gertrude loved children and had a child care business for several years in WV. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, crochet, baking, crafts, and had a love for gardening. Gertrude was a loving wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Friend who will be deeply missed by many. She is predeceased by her loving husband of 67 years: Dale Richard Thrasher, Sr.; Brother: Howard Boucha and Sister: Shirley Cooper. She is survived by Sons: Arthur Thrasher, of MD, Dale Jr. (Debbi) Thrasher, of CA, Clifford (Patricia) Thrasher, of WV, and William (Jennifer) Thrasher, of OH; Daughters: Mary Anne (Eric) Swan-Lind, of NC, Patti (Brent) Brady, of Eustis, FL, Terrie (Charles) Widmayer, of MD, Jo (David Young) Thrasher, of NC, Pamelee (Craig) Keyser, of MD, and Christine (Jesse) Chapman, of WV; Sisters: Maxine Vliet, of OK and Karen (Donald) Byroads, of MD; and Many Nieces, Nephews, Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren. A visitation will be held on Sunday January 22, 2017 from 5:00PM to 6:00PM at Steverson Hamlin and Hilbish Funerals and Cremations Tavares, FL. A Funeral Mass will follow on Monday January 23, 2017 at 10:00AM at St. Mary of The Lakes, Eustis, FL. A grave side service will be held on May 23, 2017 at 11:00AM at Arlington National Cemetery for both Mr. and Mrs. Thrasher where they will be placed in their final resting place together. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) on line at http://www.alzfdn.org/donatepopup.html or by phone at (866)232-8484. Arrangements have been entrusted to Steverson, Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations, 226 E. Burleigh Blvd., Tavares, FL 32778, (352)343-4444. Online condolences may be left on the Tribute Wall.
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