Terese "Gail" (Ryder) Froese

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Gail (wife, mother, sister, grandmother, GG and friend).

Gail (Ryder) Froese born in Estevan, SK. to Edward and Gladys Ryder on August 1, 1940 and passed away in Brandon, MB. on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at the age of 83.

Gail is survived by her loving and patient husband, Arnold of 66 years; daughters, Judy Burgstaler (Dryden) and Barb (Joe) Zieger (Regina); son, Murray (Jody) Froese (Moose Jaw); daughter-in-law, Angie (Derek) Pritchard; grandchildren: Curtis (Laura) Burgstaler (their son, Oliver), Benjamin BJ (Keisha) Zieger, Trevor Burgstaler, Nick (Jennifer) Zieger (their sons, Wyatt & Lincoln), Tiana Zieger (Justin), Elijah Froese (Amber), Dakota Froese, Jessica La Riviera (Dolton), Connor Lai, and Stevie Pritchard (great-grandchild). She is also survived by her brother, Cecil (Fe) Ryder (Winnipeg) and sister, Bette-Ann (Don) Kern (Moose Jaw).

She was predeceased by son, Robbin; son-in-law, Wilfred Burgstaler; brothers, Morley and his wife Mary Ryder and Ted and his wife Kay Ryder.

Gail and Arnie’s married life began on June 1st, 1957 following his work in the oil & gas industry. The couple moved 34 times from Northern BC to Southern Ontario (Sarnia area) before retiring in Reston in 1993. Gail and Arnie were blessed with 4 children. Gail will be fondly remembered by all her family and friends for her excellent talents in quilting, clothes, and fabulous hardanger embroidery pieces. Mom was an excellent domestic engineer. She was proficient as a hostess, serving meals and baking to all those she knew. Before moving to Reston, she was a secretary and accountant for a Catholic Church and in Regina she was a fashion representative. She also excelled in interior design (lots of practice, lol). She enjoyed her flower beds, yard and relaxing in the gazebo. She will be forever thankful for the fun she had with the Red Hatters (they brought out her wild side). See you in Heaven.

A Celebration of Gail's Life was held at the R.E.S. Centre, Reston, MB. on Saturday, November 4, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. with Mrs. Joyce Marsh officiating. A Wine & Cheese reception followed. 

Donations in memory of Gail can be directed to the charity of one's choice.

A Church in My Heart

I have a Church in my heart

And I worship my Lord Jesus there.

I have a Church in my heart

And with Him my troubles I share.

When trials and temptations pursue me

And more grief than I can bear

I go to the Church in my heart

And talk to the Lord in prayer.

I have a Church in my heart

Whose doors are opened wide

Where all my sins are plainly seen

And nothing I can hide.

I have a Church in my heart

That I try to keep clean and bright

Where the Savior is always waiting

To help me make things right.

I have a Church in my heart

Where He waits with love to share

And I know what e’er befalls me

I find Him waiting there.

By Glen A. Mackay

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