Condolences
In 1955-1956 I was stationed at Currie Barracks and was courting my wife-to-be Wollene who was renting at the Taylor residence in Killarney. Gus and Ross weren't too certain about me because they had become kind of her away from home mom and dad as they watched out for her, alone in Calgary. I visited them and number of times and they then decided I might be okay for her. We married in 1967 (63 years ago).
Wollene told me of the many wonderful memories of her time with Gus and Ross. On one occasion she was out late at night and not wanting to disturb them or Barney and Janice, she decided to get into the house via the milk chute (anyone remember those things?). Bad choice; she got stuck halfway in, halfway out. Gus and Ross hearing the commotion had to come to her rescue.
Another fond recollection was when at the dinner table Wollene thought it would be fun to dump some of her food onto Ross's head. He sat there, patiently and stoically without comment or objection so Gus figured it was safe to join in too, and Ross ended up with everyone's dinner on him. Hysterical laughing ensued. That was Ross, that was Gus. We loved them both. We moved to Edmonton for a few years and lost track of them other than seeing Gus at Woodwards Chinook from time to time
Our sincerest condolences to Barney, Janice and all the families.
Frank and Wollene Mitchell
I had the privilege of being welcomed into the Taylor home during high school. Janice and I were/are best friends. Their home felt like a second home and Gus (as I lovingly was allowed to call her) was like a second Mom to me. Always so kind, thoughtful and funny.
Every morning before she went to work, Gus would make a delicious oven-prepared meal for Janice and I to enjoy for lunch. Into my car we would go to enjoy our lunch, excited to see what she had prepared for us each school day. No school lunches for us. She definitely spoiled us.
There were always people gathering in their home, and we all got to enjoy Gus’s culinary skills. The young missionaries knew where to head if they were hungry, or needed a warm, welcoming place to go.
Gus and Ross were always doing for others.
My love and condolences to Barney and Janice and all family members. I know their Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma, Aunt, friend will be greatly missed, but she has left a great legacy for all who had the honor of knowing her.
Maggie Slade
Aunt Gunnild will always have a special place in my heart. How I loved our Sunday night visits; the stories, the laughs, the blender drinks, over flowing with ice cream, served with yummy desserts. I remember the family dinners and Stampede gatherings. Aunt Gunnild loved the Stampede. I remember visiting her at Woodwards in the Pet department where she was the manager. Often she was lifting heavy aquariums down from shelves for customers which eventually weakened her wrists.
In my early twenty's, I lived two blocks away from the Killarney Pool. I would meet Aunt Gunnild at the pool where we would swim together. Being young and divorced with two children, Aunt Gunnild often left envelopes with money or bags of food on my step with a note of encouragement. Sometimes she would just drop by and offer a helping hand.
I visited Uncle Ross and Aunt Gunnild during their stay at the Colonel Belcher Care Center. After Uncle Ross's passing, Aunt Gunnild and I would continue to attend the evening sing alongs and activities. We spent many hours visiting, going for walks, trips to the mall and sharing meals at the Centre. She was wise and often gave me guidance and advice. I remember taking her to Lazy Boy Furniture to view a sofa. She looked at the sale price and said to me, "Never pay the posted price." She managed to get the manager to drop the sale price by and additional two hundred dollars.
Aunt Gunnild loved her family and friends. My deepest condolences to Barney, Janice, all the grandchildren, great grandchildren and cousins.
Love Susan
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