Obituary of Inez Gallinger

A memorial folder from the funeral service may be printed under the "Memories" tab, then choose "Memorial Program". GALLINGER - Inez Lorraine Gallinger was born on August 27, 1934 in the Rothbury district of Saskatchewan; a daughter of John and Anne (nee Nicksmith) Schutz. She received her education at Pennock School and found employment at Loblaws in Saskatoon and Yorkton. In 1963 she was united in marriage to Donald Gallinger and they moved back to Churchbridge in 1968. Following Donald's death in 1982 Inez continued to reside at Churchbridge until she made her home at Morris Lodge in Bangor in April 2007. On December 19, 2007 at the age of seventy-three, Inez passed away at St. Anthony's Hospital at Esterhazy, SK. Inez was a very devote Christian. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Churchbridge and enjoyed religious programs on TV. As well she was known for her baby sweaters, butter tarts and loved to knit, crochet, sew, bake and play cards. Inez leaves to cherish her memory and to celebrate her life her daughter Miriam (Rik) Horton and their son Justin; a sister, Evelyn Stewart along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a lot of friends in and around Churchbridge. She was predeceased by her: parents John and Anne Schutz, father in law George Gallinger and mother - in - law Miriam Smail, husband Donald, daughter Dawn; sisters: Ruth Schutz and Mable Rosin; brother Clarence Schutz; brothers - in - law: Bill Gallinger, Marvin Stewart, Harry Rosin and a sister - in - law Lois Schutz. Inez's family wish to convey special thanks to Dr. J. Bellingan and the nurses at St. Anthony's Hospital in Esterhazy for the wonderful care. As well Sister Cecila for the prayers, songs and comfort. Also the staff and residents of Morris Lodge in Bangor for their care and kindness to our mom for the last nine months. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, December 22, 2007 from Trinity Lutheran Church in Churchbridge with Rev. K. Kim officiating. Joelene Kotzer-Mitschke gave words of tribute and remembrance. The organist, Alice Johnson led the congregation in singing of the hymns 'Abide With Me', 'Amazing Grace' and 'God Moves in Mysterious Ways'. Honorary Bearers were Chris Mitschke, Mike Rublitz and Dennis Schutz. The interment followed in the family plot in the Garden of St. Matthew of the Yorkton Memorial Gardens with John Eisen, Elwood Kotzer, Mervin Rosin, Lyle Schutz, Kent Strachen and Kevin Matthews serving as the casketbearers. Arrangements were entrusted to Bailey's Funeral Home of Yorkton. Service Information Saturday, December 22nd, 2007 1:00pm, Trinity Lutheran Church Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens