ROSE KERNER

1964 - 2012

It is with deep sadness to announce that Rosemary Katherine Kerner, beloved wife of Kelly Kerner (nee Klemen), passed away peacefully with her family and friends by her side in Coaldale on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at the age of 47 years after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer.
Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Sunday, July 22, 2012 at 7:00 P.M.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, 5009 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Monday, July 23, 2012 at 10:30 A.M. with Reverend Vincent TuanHa Celebrant. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden.
Rose was the proud mother of Robyn Kerner, Brett Kerner, Jennifer (Adam) Ross, Janine (Steve) Olshaski, Michael (Denise) Kerner and a proud Nona to fourteen wonderful grandchildren Justin, Colton, Matthew, Kiedon, Kinzey, Abbie, Josh, Rory, Lauren, Layla, Jaxon, Camryn, Quinn and Charlee. She is also survived by her brothers Joe Klemen, Steve Klemen and John (Kathleen) Klemen; sisters-in-law Connie Palmer and Millie Colic; brothers and sisters-in-law Randy (Jane) Kerner, Ron (Teresa) Kerner, Dale Coombs, Casey (Carrie) Kerner, Rob (Tracy) Kerner, Hollie (Jeff) Walker, Lynnece (Jeff) Torgunrud, Wade (Cathy) Kerner, Jayleen (Randy) LaRose, Coralee (Duane) Leth and by numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents Steve and Rose Klemen; in-laws Joe and Orlean Kerner; two brothers Victor Klemen, Frank Klemen and sisters-in-law Bev Klemen and Shelly Coombs (nee Kerner).
Rose was a devoted wife and mother and her family meant everything to her. She loved having everyone over for dinner so she could cook and show off her poker shark skills! Rose loved to travel, ride her motorbike, play softball and spend time with her nearest and dearest friends and family. She lived life to the fullest!
Rose has given us all new meaning to perseverance and inspiration.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Rose’s name may be made directly to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, 430​, 1324 - 17 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T2T 5S8 or to the St. Micheal’s Health Centre (Palliative Care), 1400 - 9 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4V5.