Alice Guler

Alice Guler, age 94, of Cooperstown, ND, formerly of New Rockford, ND, died Saturday, November 26, 2011, at Cooperstown Medical Center.


Alice Gedrose was born October 29, 1917, in Eddy County, the daughter of Tom and Hilda (Iverson) Gedrose. She grew up on a farm outside of New Rockford with her older brother, Raymond, and her older sister, Lillie. She moved to Minneapolis during WWII, to work in the defense and hotel industries, but returned home to care for her aging parents after the war ended. Alice contracted Tuberculosis, but recovered and was united in marriage to Mr. Harry Peter Guler in New Rockford on July 21, 1956. Alice and Harry were married for 45 years. They lived in New Rockford, where Harry owned and operated the New Rockford Lockers. After retirement, Alice and Harry moved to an assisted living facility in Cooperstown, ND. Harry died at 90 years of age on July 13, 2001.


Alice was an avid reader. She could finish a book in a matter of hours. She enjoyed large print versions in later years, and had read every John Grisham novel ever written. She was a member of First Lutheran Church, New Rockford, where she taught Sunday School for many years while raising the Guler boys, Gregory and Bradley.


She is survived by her two sons, Greg (Kathy) Guler, Windsor, CO, Brad (Nancy) Guler, Hannaford, ND; 5 grandchildren, Stephanie (Justin) Cherney, Spokane Valley, WA, Chris Guler, Fargo, ND, Alex Guler, Fargo, ND, Travis (Vanessa) Guler, Warrensburg, MO, Alicia Kay Guler, Windsor, CO; 4 great grandchildren, Thomas & Noah Guler, and Wyatt & Addison Cherney.


Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Harry, her brother Raymond and her sister Lillie.

FUNERAL SERVICE: First Lutheran Church, New Rockford, ND

DATE AND TIME: Thursday, December 1, 2011 at 2:00PM

BURIAL: Prairie Home Cemetery, New Rockford, ND

Posted Condolences:

 

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Name: Gerald S. Borges

Date: December 7 , 2011

Message: Dear Son-in-Law,I am so sad to hear of the loss of your Mother.Greg although I only met her one time I know by what you have said that she was a wonderful woman and that she and your Dad Harry raised a wonderful son.Be happy son , that she is now at peace(and no more pain) with Harry and they will go on forever in our minds as wonderful parents and people that I have had the opportunity to know.My condolences go out to YOU and ALL of your family in the loss of your Mom. Our prayers go out for you Greg, as you are the one that needs the Lords help in coping with this loss.
All our love and prayers,
Jerry and Christina Borges (Kathys Dad )

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Name: Jeanne Tews

Date: 11-30-2011

Message: Greg and Brad- So Sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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Name: Dave and Sheila Neumann

Date: Nov. 29,2011

Message: Brad and Nancy,
We are sorry to see the passing of your mother. I'm sure you have great memories of her. Our sympathy and prayers to you and your family.
Dave and Sheila

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Name: Dave & Janelle LaCourse

Date: 11-29-11

Message: Alice will be in my heart always. She was my favorite aunt and I will always remember the wonderful times we spent together when I was growing up.
My cousins have lost a wonderful mom, but her memory will live on.
Take care boys always.
Love Janelle & Dave