VERLA DIAMOND

VERLA DIAMOND March 26, 1958 ~ April 18, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Verla “Snook” Elaine Diamond announces her passing at St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice in Medicine Hat on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at the age of 65 years. Verla was born in Medicine Hat on March 26, 1958, a daughter to proud parents, Edwin and Violet Klaudt. She spent her life in Medicine Hat, growing up on Riverside and where she received her schooling. A short time after graduating high school, she gained employment with AGT as an operator in September of 1976. This marked the beginning of a longtime career where her dedication and loyalty proved her worth to become a well respected manager and officially retired on March 31, 2023. She enjoyed the simple things in life like gardening, flowers and sipping white wine! Verla also liked Tigers hockey, beading bracelets and the great outdoors going camping and fishing with the love of her life, Keith. Fly fishing became a passion and every once in a while she could be seen in the park ‘fishing’ so she could practice fly casting. She enjoyed to travel and had many special trips that fond memories were made with family and friends. Verla was a selfless lady who always put others first… whether it was taking care of her family or volunteering with the Optimist Club, she always made time to help others. The best time spent was the valued time with her grandkids. She was the pillar of the family who will be greatly missed by her special partner and friend, Keith Gerrard; sons, Kyle Kennedy (Missy Blake) and Ryan Kennedy (Kayla Hoffman); grandchildren, Tucker, Alba, Everleigh, Kaden, Killian and Summer; siblings, Lavern (Marie) Klaudt, Brenda (Ron) Schimpf and Lyle Klaudt (Renee Dewar); Keith’s family, Erin (Cody) Evjen and Kellen Gerrard as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Verla was predeceased by her husband, TJ Diamond; parents, Edwin and Violet Klaudt and a sister, Linda Klaudt. A Celebration of Verla’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. with Murray Jaster officiating. The service will be live-streamed. Anyone who is not able to attend but wishes to experience the service can visit www.cooksouthland.com and select the view broadcast button on the home page at service time. Memorial donations in Verla’s name may be made directly to the Medicine Hat & District Health Foundation, 666 – 5th Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is

Cook Southland Funeral
Chapel Crematorium &
Reception Facility
901 – 13th Street S.W.
Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4
Phone 403-527-6455
www.cooksouthland.com
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