It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gladys Mary Ann (nee Balaberda) Walters on June 22, 2013 in Victoria, BC at the age of 68. She passed away suddenly but peacefully in the presence of family after a recent diagnosis of cancer.
Gladys is survived by her children, Tannis and Jarret Walters, her son-in-law Todd Gillick, her grandsons, Marcus, Benjamin and Kyle and former husband Warren Gary. Born to Claude and Josephine Balaberda in Melville, Saskatchewan, Gladys was the seventh of 15 children. As the first of her siblings to pass, Gladys will pave the way for the six brothers and eight sisters who loved her dearly. Gladys was adored and admired by all and will be deeply missed by the friends and family she leaves behind.
Gladys was a hard working, professional and dedicated career woman. She attended a technical school in Regina, Saskatchewan and graduated as an x-ray technician in 1965, later settling on a career as an ultrasound technologist. Throughout her career she worked at St. Peter’s Hospital in Melville, Yorkton Regional Hospital, MSA Hospital in Abbotsford, Mission Memorial Hospital and Saanich Peninsula Hospital, retiring in 2009. Gladys was also a successful Mary Kay beauty consultant who enjoyed making women look and feel good.
Gladys lived a very active lifestyle; she enjoyed curling, golfing and walking with friends. She loved travelling and always looked forward to her next adventure. Gladys was a devoted Catholic with a warm and generous heart who will always be remembered as very spiritual and loving person.
A Mass to celebrate Gladys’ life will be held at 12:00 PM on Thursday, June 27th at SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH, 4040 Nelthorpe Street, Victoria, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the BC Cancer Agency or Victoria Hospice.
The family is very grateful for all those who assisted and supported Gladys in her final days. Condolences may be offered below.
www.mccallbros.com
33 Responses
Dear Tannis and Jarrett:
It is with a sad heart that I send my condolences on the death of your dear Mom, Gladys.
I worked with Gladys at MSA hospital for many years. She was a kind, gentle spirit who was a joy to work with.
I am so sorry for you that she was taken at such a young age but rest assured that she is in a far better place.
Tannis and Jarrett, I am so very sorry to here about your Mom. I worked with her for many years at MSA Hospital and at Mission Hospital and I always called her Glady because that’s who she was to me, a truly lovely person inside and out, who I was lucky to have had the pleasure of knowing. My deepest sympathy to you both and the rest of the family.
We were very sad to hear of Auntie Gladys’ sudden passing. She was always a thoughtful and caring individual and always took time to stop by to see mom and dad when she came back to Melville for a visit.
Our sincere condolences,
Brenda, Gord and Maxine