Gladys Nemmer Bertrand, 100, passed away Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011, in Dallas, surrounded by family members who loved her dearly. Graveside service will be 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at Restland Memorial Park. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, at Restland Funeral Home.
Gladys Nell was born in Waco, Texas, to the late Frank H. Sr. and Bettie Glauberg Nemmer, and grew up in Waco, where she was a "jumping center" for the junior high basketball team at 5 feet 2 inches tall. She obtained a high school education, married her sweetheart, and worked side by side with him at Bertrand's Restaurant. She was a diligent problem solver, serving as president of the Aggie's Mom Club in Waco and manager of her condominium complex in Dallas.
Gladys was a dedicated mother to her two sons, always encouraging excellence and teaching them to do their best. She was a true caretaker to anyone she came into contact with and tirelessly helped care for her many grandchildren. In her 100 years, she persevered through difficult times and many joyous occasions. Through it all, she remained strong, kept smiling, and taught us all to be better people.
She was predeceased by her husband, Roy B. Bertrand Sr.; a son, Roy B. Bertrand Jr.; and siblings, George, Frank, Garfield, Maybelle, Marie, Alma, Bertha Rose, Joseph Boyd, and James Richard Nemmer.
Survivors are her son, Dr. John Bertrand and wife, Andrea, of Dallas; daughter-in-law, Darlene Bertrand, of Waco; grandchildren, Jennifer Heinz and husband, Jeff, Kathleen Reeves and husband, Kyle, Karri Bolton and husband, Chris, Kimberly Bertrand, Lauri Blanch and husband, Rob, David Bertrand and wife, Nikki, Sarah Wilson and husband, Ben, Amy Sawvell and husband, Travis, Lindsey Mulholland and husband, Nathan, Brian Bertrand, Emily Bertrand, Michael Bertrand, Caitlin Bulloch, Mackenzie Bulloch, and Austin Bertrand; great-grandchildren, Branson Heinz and wife, Patty, Jason and Justin Reeves, Nicholas Hunter, Ella, Samantha and Adeline Blanch, Olivia Mulholland, and Annie Bertrand; and many other family members and friends.
Waco Tribune-Herald: 11/17/2011...G8
Gladys Nell was born in Waco, Texas, to the late Frank H. Sr. and Bettie Glauberg Nemmer, and grew up in Waco, where she was a "jumping center" for the junior high basketball team at 5 feet 2 inches tall. She obtained a high school education, married her sweetheart, and worked side by side with him at Bertrand's Restaurant. She was a diligent problem solver, serving as president of the Aggie's Mom Club in Waco and manager of her condominium complex in Dallas.
Gladys was a dedicated mother to her two sons, always encouraging excellence and teaching them to do their best. She was a true caretaker to anyone she came into contact with and tirelessly helped care for her many grandchildren. In her 100 years, she persevered through difficult times and many joyous occasions. Through it all, she remained strong, kept smiling, and taught us all to be better people.
She was predeceased by her husband, Roy B. Bertrand Sr.; a son, Roy B. Bertrand Jr.; and siblings, George, Frank, Garfield, Maybelle, Marie, Alma, Bertha Rose, Joseph Boyd, and James Richard Nemmer.
Survivors are her son, Dr. John Bertrand and wife, Andrea, of Dallas; daughter-in-law, Darlene Bertrand, of Waco; grandchildren, Jennifer Heinz and husband, Jeff, Kathleen Reeves and husband, Kyle, Karri Bolton and husband, Chris, Kimberly Bertrand, Lauri Blanch and husband, Rob, David Bertrand and wife, Nikki, Sarah Wilson and husband, Ben, Amy Sawvell and husband, Travis, Lindsey Mulholland and husband, Nathan, Brian Bertrand, Emily Bertrand, Michael Bertrand, Caitlin Bulloch, Mackenzie Bulloch, and Austin Bertrand; great-grandchildren, Branson Heinz and wife, Patty, Jason and Justin Reeves, Nicholas Hunter, Ella, Samantha and Adeline Blanch, Olivia Mulholland, and Annie Bertrand; and many other family members and friends.
Waco Tribune-Herald: 11/17/2011...G8
Gladys Nemmer Bertrand, 100, passed away Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011, in Dallas, surrounded by family members who loved her dearly. Graveside service will be 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at Restland Memorial Park. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, at Restland Funeral Home.
Gladys Nell was born in Waco, Texas, to the late Frank H. Sr. and Bettie Glauberg Nemmer, and grew up in Waco, where she was a "jumping center" for the junior high basketball team at 5 feet 2 inches tall. She obtained a high school education, married her sweetheart, and worked side by side with him at Bertrand's Restaurant. She was a diligent problem solver, serving as president of the Aggie's Mom Club in Waco and manager of her condominium complex in Dallas.
Gladys was a dedicated mother to her two sons, always encouraging excellence and teaching them to do their best. She was a true caretaker to anyone she came into contact with and tirelessly helped care for her many grandchildren. In her 100 years, she persevered through difficult times and many joyous occasions. Through it all, she remained strong, kept smiling, and taught us all to be better people.
She was predeceased by her husband, Roy B. Bertrand Sr.; a son, Roy B. Bertrand Jr.; and siblings, George, Frank, Garfield, Maybelle, Marie, Alma, Bertha Rose, Joseph Boyd, and James Richard Nemmer.
Survivors are her son, Dr. John Bertrand and wife, Andrea, of Dallas; daughter-in-law, Darlene Bertrand, of Waco; grandchildren, Jennifer Heinz and husband, Jeff, Kathleen Reeves and husband, Kyle, Karri Bolton and husband, Chris, Kimberly Bertrand, Lauri Blanch and husband, Rob, David Bertrand and wife, Nikki, Sarah Wilson and husband, Ben, Amy Sawvell and husband, Travis, Lindsey Mulholland and husband, Nathan, Brian Bertrand, Emily Bertrand, Michael Bertrand, Caitlin Bulloch, Mackenzie Bulloch, and Austin Bertrand; great-grandchildren, Branson Heinz and wife, Patty, Jason and Justin Reeves, Nicholas Hunter, Ella, Samantha and Adeline Blanch, Olivia Mulholland, and Annie Bertrand; and many other family members and friends.
Waco Tribune-Herald: 11/17/2011...G8
Gladys Nell was born in Waco, Texas, to the late Frank H. Sr. and Bettie Glauberg Nemmer, and grew up in Waco, where she was a "jumping center" for the junior high basketball team at 5 feet 2 inches tall. She obtained a high school education, married her sweetheart, and worked side by side with him at Bertrand's Restaurant. She was a diligent problem solver, serving as president of the Aggie's Mom Club in Waco and manager of her condominium complex in Dallas.
Gladys was a dedicated mother to her two sons, always encouraging excellence and teaching them to do their best. She was a true caretaker to anyone she came into contact with and tirelessly helped care for her many grandchildren. In her 100 years, she persevered through difficult times and many joyous occasions. Through it all, she remained strong, kept smiling, and taught us all to be better people.
She was predeceased by her husband, Roy B. Bertrand Sr.; a son, Roy B. Bertrand Jr.; and siblings, George, Frank, Garfield, Maybelle, Marie, Alma, Bertha Rose, Joseph Boyd, and James Richard Nemmer.
Survivors are her son, Dr. John Bertrand and wife, Andrea, of Dallas; daughter-in-law, Darlene Bertrand, of Waco; grandchildren, Jennifer Heinz and husband, Jeff, Kathleen Reeves and husband, Kyle, Karri Bolton and husband, Chris, Kimberly Bertrand, Lauri Blanch and husband, Rob, David Bertrand and wife, Nikki, Sarah Wilson and husband, Ben, Amy Sawvell and husband, Travis, Lindsey Mulholland and husband, Nathan, Brian Bertrand, Emily Bertrand, Michael Bertrand, Caitlin Bulloch, Mackenzie Bulloch, and Austin Bertrand; great-grandchildren, Branson Heinz and wife, Patty, Jason and Justin Reeves, Nicholas Hunter, Ella, Samantha and Adeline Blanch, Olivia Mulholland, and Annie Bertrand; and many other family members and friends.
Waco Tribune-Herald: 11/17/2011...G8
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