Gertrude Jane Bounds
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Rev. John K. Stake will officiate. Interment will be at the Hans-Edwardson Cemetery, Town of Strongs Prairie, Adams County, Wisconsin.
Friends may call on Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Roseberry’s Funeral Home and again on Tuesday from 12 Noon until the time of service.
Gertrude was born May 17, 1940 in Vernon County, Wisconsin to Blaine O. and Frances Mae (Davis) Olson. She married Billie Charles Bounds on August 13, 1957 in Winona, Minnesota. Gertrude worked as a nanny in Colorado while Billie was in the service, and later at Badger Ordnance in Baraboo, WI during the Vietnam War. Gertrude also worked at Triple P (now Farnam) and as a cook at Tiny’s Bar and Restaurant.
Gertrude enjoyed gardening, watching wildlife, refinishing furniture, and spending time with her dogs and family.
Gertrude was preceded in death by her parents, Blaine and Frances Olson; husband, Billie Bounds; son, Bryan Bounds; daughter, Tammy Bounds; brother, Terry Olson; and sister, Edie Clements.
Survivors:
Daughter: Tracy (John) Stirrup of Thunder Bay, Canada
Daughter: Holly (Doug) Nieman of Arkdale, Wisconsin
Son: Billie (Dolores) Bounds of Arkdale, Wisconsin
Grandchildren: Alisha, Katie, Melissa, Terry, Mindy, Shaunda, Sabrina, Manuel, Joshua, James
Great-grandchildren: Aurora, Zayda, Sidney, Clara, Oceana, Manuel, Willow
Brother: Russel (Sandy) Olson of Palm Bay, FL
Brother: Randy Halverson of Reeds Town, Wisconsin
Brother-in-law: Donny Clements of Arkdale, Wisconsin
Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Sorry to here of the loss of you’re Mother. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
We’re so sorry for your loss. She was a special lady. Sending thoughts of comfort and peace to you all. Hope your memories help you smile through your tears.
You all are in our prayers. Many memories of Gert throughout the years. Stay strong.
Holly & Doug,
I’m so sorry to hear of Gert’s passing. I remember working with you both at Tiny’s….boy, those were the days. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
My Dearest Gert: I Surley miss our get togethers sharing our laughter and tears. Give Bryan and Tammy a hug for me. You will be watching over all your loved ones now.
You were such a humble and caring woman! May all your loved ones carry on your strong Legacy!
My dearest Gertie: I will miss our chats; laughter and tears!! You were such a humble and caring person. Watch over me now and your loved ones. Say Hi to Bryan and Tammy. God Bless Billie and Holly and the rest of Gert’s Family. My deepest sympathy. I will surely miss you!!
I remember how good she was to us kids when we came for birthday parties. My sympathy to you all.
Doug and Holly, Sorry to hear of Gert’s passing. Please accept our deepest and sincere condolences. You are in out thoughts and prayers.
Holly and family….Thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Mary Lee & Gordon
My prayers are with the Bounds family. Such a wonderful lady. May she rest in peace.
So sorry to hear of Gert’s passing. You have our deepest sympathy. God bless you all.
Holly,
Thinking of you and sending my sympathy.
Sorry to hear of Gert’s passing. She was an awesome lady and will be greatly missed. R.I.P. Gert.
Doug and Holly,
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers!
With our deepest sympathy,
Kurt & Katie
Our sincerest sympathy to the whole family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Always enjoyed having your family as friends ,also neighbors, remember the good times and memories. May the Lord grant her peace and keep his arms around her. We know how hard it is to say goodby to a loved one.
Holly, sorry to hear about your mother. Remember the good times, it will help you get through the rough times!! You are in our prayers…..
So sorry to hear about Gert. You all have our sympathy and prayers.
Tracy and Holly, My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Sincere condolences sent your way.
Deepest Sympathy to your family.
So sorry to hear of your mothers passing Prayers be with you all and call us if you need anything God bless
My thoughts and Prayers are with you during this difficult time. I always enjoyed enjoyed talking with your Mom. She was a wonderful person.
Thinking of you Tracy and Holly. Cherish her memory.
So sorry on the loss of your Mother. May God family and friends comfort you this difficult time. She is at peace.
I am so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. I will be unable to make it for her services but know that I send you my deepest Sympathy. I always respected your mother as she was a very hard working and honest person. I have not seen her recently as our paths went in different directions.
Make sure you share her legacy with your generations to come. Sharing and talking of her through your tears and laughter will help ease your sorrow. I have always heard that after someone passes and you see a Cardinal it is a loved one who has passed over coming back to check up on you and watch over you. I hope you see many Cardinals.
May the Great Spirit above, along with our Heavenly Father, hold you ever so tightly in his arms and give you comfort. God Bless you all. Kay Olson-Martz