ZELT, Alma Salome
1913 - 2013
With a peaceful passing, Alma Zelt went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at Extendicare Michener Hill, Red Deer at the age of 100 years, which was celebrated on January 7, 2013. She was born in Edmonton and grew up on the family farm in the Nisku area. In 1934 she married Gustav (Gus) Zelt and they moved to the Craig District where they farmed until 1958. Gus and Alma then relocated to Red Deer where they established, owned and operated the Blue Pine Motel. After selling the motel in 1969, they retired in the Mountview area of Red Deer. In 1984, they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. After Gus’ passing in 1985, Alma remained in her home and continued to enjoy gardening, baking, crocheting and visiting with family and friends. In 1998, Alma moved into Victoria Park Senior Retirement Home. With failing health, she moved to the Red Deer Nursing Home in 2008 and subsequently to the Extendicare Michener Hill in 2010. She is survived by her sons Gordon (Frieda) Zelt of Red Deer and Ken (Wendy) Zelt of Sherwood Park, and daughter Doreen (Erdmann) Mundt of Los Angeles. Also left to mourn Alma’s loss are 8 grandchildren, Gayle (Robert) Curry, Carol Castaneda, Judy (Rick) Gill, Brian (Carolyn) Zelt, Robert (Erika Wittchen) Zelt, Karen (Mike Neave) Zelt, David (Deanna) Zelt and Sandra Zelt , 8 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren, numerous relatives and many friends. She was predeceased by her husband (Gustav), her parents Gerhart and Emilie (Lechelt) Dreger, infant twin daughters, her sister Ruth Winkleman and brother Edward Dreger. Very special thanks to Dr. A. Phillpott and to the caring staff in Unit 2200 at Extendicare Michener Hill. Relatives and friends wishing to pay their respects to Mrs. Alma Zelt are invited to a time of visitation at Parkland Funeral Home, 6287 – 67A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer on Sunday, April 28, 2013 between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. A funeral service for the late Alma Zelt will be held at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 18 Selkirk Blvd., Red Deer on Monday, April 29, 2013 at 11:00 a.m., with visitation taking place one hour prior to Alma’s funeral service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Alma’s honour may be made to the Lutheran Hour Ministries in care of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church or to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements in care Joelle Valliere, Funeral Director at Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 – 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040