Dorothy Alice UNRAU
With a heavy heart it saddens us to share the passing of Dorothy Alice Unrau (Glasere) April 1, 2024.
If Mom could talk today we feel this is what she would say: I was born in Edmonton, Alberta, October 17, 1951.
After 72 years, I was happily pain free, living out my final days at the Sturgeon Community Hospital.
Although I’ve had a rough last 12 years suffering from a variety of health issues, I can honestly say I had a wonderful, fun-loving life.
I’m grateful to Bill Hutchinson for 3 beautiful children we brought into this world: Brian, Ross, and Kristen.
I was also blessed with a lovely granddaughter Kerra, two great-grandchildren: Izabela and Jacek, two wonderful daughters-in-law; Judy and Andi, brother-in-law Ted, nieces: Dana, Tammy, and nephew Troy.
We shared many great years together as a family with real enjoyment around the kitchen table playing crib or Yahtzee; sharing in family gatherings, great home-cooked meals, BBQ’s, playing with our family dogs and watching Oiler games on T.V.
Some of my favourite past times included; reading books, doing cryptogram puzzles, watching a variety of sports on tv, coffee with family and friends, knitting, playing bingo, watching my kids play sports, and bowling at Bonnie Doon Bowling Lanes (where I met my dearest friend “Ed”).
I was employed many years at Capilano Medical Clinic and Forest Heights Medical Clinic, where I worked many great years with my close friend Louise. I retired in 2012.
In most recent years I resided in Knox Met Manor 2017-2023 and then Ottewell Place (Sept 2023-Feb 2024), thanks to GEF (Greater Edmonton Foundation). I will sincerely miss the SE Home Care ladies (including the lodge staff) along with the special friends I made out at the smoke shack at Knox Met.
I was pre-deceased by my parents Walter and Nora Glasere, husband James Unrau, sister Darlene, niece Deanna, aunts and uncles (Roddy, Kay, Sandy, Malcolm, Sadie, Angus and Buck).
I adored my 3 wonderful children for the beautiful life they gave me. I will always cherish them.
As per my wishes I have been cremated and you can find me with my parents in St. Anthony Cemetery, 5300-106 St, Edmonton, Alberta. My “Celebration of Life” will be June 8, 2024.
My family and I wish to thank Pointe West Cremation & Funeral Service Ltd. (Garry & Kristin Howdle) for their professional service and sincere support through this difficult time.
This is not good-bye but more so “see you later”.
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In lieu of flowers, as Mom was asthmatic anyways, please feel free to make a donation in her name to the charity of your choice. (Dorothy was a supporter of the Edmonton Humane Society)
From us kids, we thank everyone that touched Mom’s life as you all held a special place in Mom’s heart.
Please feel free to leave “Mom” a message on this page, she’d love to hear from you.
Thank you for the wisdom and endless love you graciously gave to all of us. You are forever in our hearts and dreams.
It was an honour to have known Dorothy. Seems odd for me to call her Dorothy… to me… she was always “Kristen’s Mom”. Ha. She always had time for me when I was in town. And always insisted that “you kids go and have fun and be safe”. Ha. Typical Mom thing to say I suppose. She was a special lady and one I am thankful I had the privilege to meet. May your soul rest in peace in Paradise Kristen’s Mom.
Chuckles (I never really knew why she called me that… ha)
Dorothy will always be remembered as the one who was quick witted, protective of her children, fiercely independent, and a wizard with sport statistics. Thank you for the almost 40 years with you and your family. Thank you for the chats, the laughs, and the memories. Love you…
For the family you have left, we have adopted you all; our hearts are with you. Love Genai (Peter), Akaysha and Alysia
Grandma,
I’ll love you forever and miss you always. Thank you for absolutely every single thing you have done for me. When you come to mind, I get a whiff of toasted tomato sandwiches! And the endless supply of dunkaroos and scooby snacks!
This is just a “goodbye for now”.
Your great grandchildren will live to hear the beautiful stories you have left me with, and reminded of your beauty through pictures. You will never be forgotten.
We love you very much. Xo
Mom , I miss you so much . You are truly the best mother anyone could ask for . You were always there for us 3,kids every second of the day from when brought us into this world . Always there supporting your kids in the sports we played and loved playing . Driving me to hundreds of my fastball and hockey games . And always treated us equally. . We were so blessed to have you as our mother , and we will never forget the love and the best times we all got to have with you MOM !!! The fight and willingness to live and be with us as long as you did was truly amazing. And also the will and love to be the best grandma and great grandma whom you were so proud to have in your life . There was never one time when we talked on the phone that you didn’t say to me I love Brian , and tell Andi I love her to . Bye for now . You loved and respected all your family members and friends the same . And it makes me so happy that you , uncle Ken and auntie Mary were best of friends from when you met in you’re early teens , until the day you took your last breath and went to heaven . And starting our next chapter in life , for all of us . When we see you again MOM . And start the next chapter of our lives with you . I so proud to have you as my mother for ever . And I will miss you every day mom . Until we are together again . I love you mom ❤️🥲xoxo . Now get your butt to the bowling alley CHAMP !! . Bye for now mom . Love you Brian xoxoxoxo
My sincerest thoughts and condolences to all the family for your loss. May all the memories be cherished forever. Auntie Dorothy will be missed.
It was an absolute honour and privilege to have met you Dorothy. It saddens our hearts that you have left this world, but you are now in a better place, as you are in Gods tender hands. Thank you for all the laughter and the wonderful memories you were one amazing woman. Much love Sean and Sandy.