Passed away on April 10, 2013 in Petaluma at the age of 94 years. Devoted wife of the late Palmer Gunderson for over 62 years. Loving mother of Karen (Larry) Thorstad of Petaluma and Linda Gunderson of Rohnert Park. Grandmother of Dean (Cecelia) of TX, René (Tony) Belarski of Brentwood, CA, Ken Thorstad of Fairfax, and the late Jim Sells. Dear sister of Grace Hotchkiss of CT, Rose Willis of San Diego, CA and the late Charles Bundy. Survived by 8 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
A member of the Open Door Christian Church.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. at the Open Door Christian Church, 16 Fifth St., Petaluma, CA. Private Inurnment at Roseburg Memorial Gardens, Roseburg, OR. Memorial contributions may be made to the Open Door Christian Church, PEP, or Hospice of Petaluma. Family assisted by PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY & CREMATORY, 763-4131.