Verna KROMM

PRESS, Verna It is with great sadness the family of Verna Press (nee Kromm) announce her passing on August 8, 2008 at the age of 63. Verna is survived by her three sons, Darren (Sarann) of Baynes Lake, Kevin of Calgary, and Jason (Erin) of Baynes Lake and four beautiful grandchildren, Kelcee, Tyler, Ethan, and Taylor whom she adored. Also mourning her passing are her siblings, Donna (Earl) Storey, Faye (Fred) Ott, Rob (Marg) Kromm, Jim (Cheryle) Kromm, Ken Kromm, all of Calgary, her sisters-in-law, Sheila Press of Cranbrook, and Shirley Claire of Victoria and brother-in-law Larry Cerny of Fernie. She was predeceased by her husband Ray, her parents Katherine and Alex, her sister Helen Hamlin, brother Richard Kromm and her sister-in-law Ila Cerny. Verna's greatest joy were her loving boys and her grandchildren. Lovingly called "Town Mama" and "Other Gammo" she spent hours playing cards, talking on the phone and taking them for rides to the campsite, much to their enjoyment. Verna was a very significant part of her family's lives and her memory will remain within their hearts forever. She will be missed dearly by all who loved her. Cremation took place. At Verna's request no Funeral Service will be held. Should friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to the choice of the donor. Arrangements entrusted to CHERISHED MEMORIES FUNERAL SERVICES LTD. Published in the Calgary Herald on 8/12/2008