Gusta Cornelia Welcker
June 03, 1921 - April 12, 2009
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Gusta Cornelia Welcker
June 03, 1921 - April 12, 2009
Obituary
Gusta Cornelia Frieser-Welcker, better known as ‘Tante Corrie’ or ‘Oma,’ passed away peacefully on April 12, 2009, with her family by her side.
She was born in Kudus, Indonesia on June 3, 1921. On March 21, 1947 she married Edward Gilles Welcker. After living in Indonesia, Holland and San Francisco, the family settled in Covina, California in 1962. In 2007 Mom and Dad moved to a retirement community in Laguna Hills, California. They recently celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary in March, 2009.
Mom’s hobbies included gardening, sewing, cooking and spending time with friends and family. She loved flowers. Mom loved to laugh and make people laugh. Even during her most difficult last days she never lost her sense of humor. There was always time for conversation, laughter and good food.
She is survived by her devoted husband; 5 children, Yvonne Bell, Sonja Turner, Erneman Welcker, Lia Taubert and Jan Willem Welcker; 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Her love for all of us was unconditional. Her wish is for our family to always be together, for her friends to remember her, and for everyone to always laugh.
Her presence may be gone but her spirit will always live in our hearts.
Please join us in the celebration of her life on April 25, 2009 at 9 AM at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 24252 El Toro Rd., Laguna Woods followed by burial at Ascension Cemetery, 24754 Trabuco Rd., Lake Forest. There will be a reception immediately after the services at the home of Jim & Yvonne Bell.
The family requests that flowers for Gusta’s services be sent to O’Connor Mortuary, Laguna Hills, no later than 5 PM on Friday, April 24.
22 responses to Gusta Cornelia Welcker
Herbert Huffenreuter says:
April 16, 2009
My condolenses to all of the family.
Aunt Corry will always be in my memory.
I wish the family strength in the comming days, and hope uncle Eddie will be taken care of. He need al the help he can get to help him trough these days.
My love is with yoy
Herbert Huffenreuter
joe carmen joseph and anthony penna says:
April 16, 2009
although by blood she was my tante, joe will always consider her his “tante” and she will be a constant presence in both our hearts always. family gatherings will never be quite the same. we pray for your family to feel god in your healing hours and for the blessings of many wonderful memories. may god speed your healing, with love, The Penna Family
Kees Mulder says:
April 16, 2009
I know what it is to loose some-one you love. Believe me she will be in good hands now and connected with her brother and sisters…
I wish all of you strenght to go on without oma/Tante Cor…
I will keep her and you in my prayers….I wish you all well in these difficult days….KEES
Monica Welcker says:
April 16, 2009
In Your Time of Loss;
May God ease your sorrow at this time of pain,
and may it give you strength to know that in the house of the Lord there is always a place for our loved ones, and that they will never be alone in the company of His Son.
With Sympathy;
Monica, Annica & Michelle Welcker
Crystal Long says:
April 17, 2009
I am not related through blood, but friendship, you are a dear family close to my heart. I pray for due grieving turned to peace and love with fond memories. While not my Oma, I have always called her so. Thank you for sharing her with me. I love you all!