Alberta Mary (Walker) Femrite
April 18, 1920 - December 11, 2014
Obituary
Femrite, Alberta Mary (Walker)
MADISON–Alberta M. (Walker) Femrite, age 94, of Madison, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014, at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on April 18, 1920, in Madison, the daughter of Walter and Josephine (Franzen) Walker. She was united in marriage to Halmer A. Femrite. Alberta went through eight grades at St. Bernard's in Madison and graduated in 1938 from East High School. She apprenticed at a beauty school on the Capitol Square in Madison. Alberta worked for many years as a clerk in various grocery stores in the Madison area, such as Commercial Avenue, A&P and Hi-Lo Super Market. She worked for Schafer Pharmacy on Williamson Street. Her last job, which she enjoyed very much, was a food service employee at Sennett Middle School in Madison. Alberta kept the home fires going, taking care of two small daughters and working while her husband fought for our country during World War II. She is survived by two daughters, Jacqueline K. Lawson of Monona and Donna (William) Jones of Madison; seven grandchildren, Edward (Lois) Lawson of Waunakee, Dwayne Lawson of Lakeside, Ore., JoAnna (Robert) Benitez of Monona, Juilenne (Richard) Thibeau of Lutz, Fla., Thomas (Sherilynn) Jones of Lindenhurst, Ill., James (Mary Jo) of Madison and Dennis (Lisa) Jones of Cottage Grove; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Alberta was preceded in death by her husband, Halmer Femrite; parents, Walter and Josephine Walker; brother, Walter (Wally) Walker; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Hans and Anna Femrite; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Art Femrite, Lorraine Femrite, Olga Huston and Rollie Huston; and nephews, Glenn Huston and Brian Femrite. A Funeral Mass will be held at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Rd., Madison, at 11 a.m., on Monday, Dec. 15, 2014. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday. The family would like to extend thanks to Jeff Shields and the staff of Chamomile Assisted Living for their love and support. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare in Alberta Femrite’s name. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
Events
Visitation
Mon Dec 15, 2014 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
St. Dennis Catholic Church (Madison) • 505 Dempsey Rd., Madison, WI null
Mass of Christian Burial
Mon Dec 15, 2014 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
St. Dennis Catholic Church (Madison) • 505 Dempsey Rd., Madison, WI null
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Memories
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Buzz & Suzie Sawyer
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We have had the privilege of meeting Alberta several times through our long friendship with Donna and Bill Jones and family. It was always a fun gathering when Alberta was involved. Knowing from our family's personal experience, It is never easy to cope with the lose of one's mother, even if she has lived for 90-plus years. So, the entire Sawyer Family sends our heartfelt condolences not only to Bill, Donna, and their children and grandchildren, but to the entire Femrite Family. Memories of Alberta will be a life-long treasure for your entire family and the day will come when your memories bring a smile to your face rather than tears. We hope you will find peace knowing that she loved all of you, too.
Buzz and Suzie Sawyer and our children, Dawn Walls, Jill Reichard, and Michael Sawyer
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Faith Vangen
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I'll remember Alberta sharing a cup of coffee with my mom - always talking about the kids (hers and ours!) Life was much simpler then, taking time to walk to a neighbors house (we were a block away) and just share a part of each other's lives. Our thoughts are with your families Jackie and Donna...
Faith (Spoerl) Vangen
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Gail wight
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So sorry to hear of Albertas passing. She was a dear sweet lady. My mom also lived at Chamomile and was lucky enough to get to know Alberta well. Alberta was such a sweet and caring person towards my mom before her passing a couple years ago, and it is something I will never forget about Alberta. My sympathies to all those who loved and will miss her. Gail Wight
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Patricia Farrell
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So sorry for your loss. Alberta and my mother (Rena McNamara) were friends and table mates at Chamomile. I enjoyed chatting with your mother and was happy my mother had a friend in Alberta.
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Dennis Fluckiger
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I first met Alberta when I was a little boy at Commercial Ave. Grocery. Alberta was always so friendly and nice to me and I thought way back then what a special person she was. She will be missed by all. My sympathy goes out to Donna and the rest of Alberta's family and friends.
Dennis Fluckiger
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Kay Lang
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Jackie, So sorry to hear about you mom. I just heard about it today. Kay Lang