GREENBANK - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gladys Louise Greenbank, late of North Battleford, Saskatchewan on September 18, 2012 at the age of 84 years. Gladys was born on August 27, 1928 at Craigmyle, Alberta. Gladys leaves behind to forever cherish her memory her children and their families: Allan Greenbank and his children Tressa (Terry) and Anneliese (Rob); Ian (Sue) Greenbank and their children Denise (Mike), Terri (Doug), Jeff (Blaine), and Deborah; Don (Heather) Greenbank and their children Aaron (Louise), Justin (Gemma), and Rob (Helen); Sharon Joanette (Norm) and her children Charlene (Derrick), Wes (Dana), and Tracy (Adam); Darrel Greenbank (Shannon) and his children: Stacy, Shelly, Christopher, and Darla (Kyle); Leila (Dwayne) Leavesley and their children Jennifer (Christian) and Jessica (Donald); Tim Greenbank (Vikki) and his children Timothy and Tianna (Keegan); great-grandchildren : Kiera and Liam Elkins; Jamal, Tijanie and Aneesha Saad-Deen; Stephanie and Brennon Elder; Jonathon and Alison Rotzien; Austin Greenbank; Larissa Greenbank, Carter and Riley Rowe; Morrin and Sarrah Greenbank; Holly, Ellie, and Max Greenbank; Beth and Ella Greenbank; Amanda Jones, Tamara and Cora-Lee Joanette; Seth Verbonac; Hailey and Carter Prystupa; Tristen and Talia Zenn; Rachelle, Sheldon, and Raylynn Greenbank; Travis Bird, Tyler and Shayla Locher; Braden Mingo; Jasmine Leavesley and Renee Breau; Joshua, Jeremiah, Hailey, and Austin Savoie; Aubrey McIntyre-Green; one great-great-grandchild arriving in December; brother Bob Barker; extended family : Sylvia (Dave) MacKenzie, Nick (Bonnie) Antonenko, David (Susan) Antonenko, Ken (Sharon) Antonenko, and Francis Imrie; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband Wilfred; grandson Andrew Greenbank; granddaughter Taylor Marie Greenbank "LOVING MEMORIES LAST FOREVER" Gladys Louise Greenbank was born on August 27, 1928 at Craigmyle, Alberta to Harold and Gertrude Myrdal. Gladys talked a lot of her childhood and had many good memories. She lived in many different communities and it was in Mountain Park, Alberta that she met her husband. On August 31, 1946 in Mountain Park, Alberta, she married Wilfred Greenbank. His nickname for her was Glady-Lou. Their favourite saying was "Look what we started." Mom was blessed with seven children and had a mother's heart. She loved baking, cooking, and cleaning into the wee hours of the morning for her family. With 2 girls and 5 boys there are many memories of mischief. In later years, you would hear Mom say "I didn't know they did that" but always with a smile. She made their house a home. The coffee pot was always on and Mom was more than willing to drop her chores to visit with family and friends. In Mom's later years she would say "I have something funny to tell you" and there would be a story and a good laugh. She had many trials in her life but her faith and trust in Jesus Christ saw her through them all and was always eager to share her experiences with others. Gladys attended Living Faith Chapel for twenty years and became Grandma to many. She loved kids and always wanted to help out any way she could. She enjoyed volunteering at the Hands of Mercy soup kitchen and was surprised to learn someone had written about her in a monthly devotional book which we will share with you. "On occasion, I work at the local Hands of Mercy soup kitchen. When I first went in, I was introduced to all the volunteers, including a little grannie. I couldn't shake her hands because they were gnarled with the terrors of arthritis. From my perspective, working with her would not be much of a challenge. "A piece of cake," I thought. Was I ever wrong! That grannie with the horribly twisted hands worked circles around me and the other volunteers. She didn't need perfectly formed hands to do the Lord's work. With an infectious smile and a twinkle in her eye, she gave that cup of water in Jesus' name. Not only that, she gave a full course meal and cleaned the place afterward, and as they were leaving, I saw that grannie handing out extra bread as the people left the soup kitchen. As my "piece of cake" estimation crumbled, I realized she truly has the good salt in herself. It's people like that grannie who bring flavor to life and truly are living hands of mercy. Lord, use us to be salt, to spice up your world. Amen. And that she did." On September 18, 2012 she heard Wilf say "Glady-Lou, it's time." She passed away peacefully at Battlefords Union Hospital. The Funeral Service was held on September 22, 2012 at Living Faith Chapel with Pastor Allen Huckabay officiating. Interment took place at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, North Battleford. Donations in Gladys's memory may be made to World Shapers c/o Living Faith Children's Department, 1371-103rd Street, North Battleford, S9A 1K9. Condolences for the family may be left at Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kristeen Thiessen of Sallows and McDonald - Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home. 445-2418 CARD OF THANKS The family of Gladys Greenbank would like to thank all of their family and friends for their support and help at this time. Thank you to Pastor Allen Huckabay for the beautiful service, Pastor Deb McNabb for sharing her memories of Mom with us, Betty Chartier for the music, the soloist Terrie Haughian, and the Pallbearers. Thank you to all who helped with the lunch, set-up and cleanup. Also Kristeen, thank you for all you did in making our mom look so "perfect" for us. And last of all, thank you to everyone who came to the service - your thoughtfulness will not be forgotten.
