Gerda Durk of Medicine Hat, passed away on Thursday, January 5th, 2023 at the age of 88 years. Gerda leaves to cherish her memory her husband, William “Bill”; children, Gloria Durk and Kevin (Dixie) Durk; grandchildren, Michael (Sara) Baird, Laura Baird (Clay), Steven (Jessica) Durk, Travess (Amber) Durk and Jeremy (Rachel) Miller; great grandchildren, Arianna and Marc Baird, Leonidas and Alaric Durk, Vincent Durk, and Nixon Miller, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Gerda was predeceased by her parents, Franz and Heinriette Morning as well as brothers and sisters. Gerda came to Canada in 1953. She met the love of her life, Bill in Empress, AB and they were married on May 6, 1955. They were married for 67 wonderful years. Gerda worked various jobs throughout the years, Empress hotel, AGT operator and Empress school secretary. Gerda and Bill had two children and the family moved to Medicine Hat in 1972, where she resided until her passing. She was a long time member of TOPS for more than 25 years. Gerda enjoyed playing cards, social gatherings and all kinds of crafts, Knitting being her favorite. She cherished the time spent with family and friends. The Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Memorial gifts in Gerda's memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society, 201, 770 – 6th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4J6. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Gerda Durk.