"Please accept my sincere condolences to the family of Gladys. She was a wonderful nurse, mother and friend. I have missed her for many years, and will continue to miss her. May God bless you all. Yvonne"
In loving memory of
Gladys Joan Engelbrecht
December 31, 1969 - December 31, 1969
Gladys, born March 18, 1926, in New Jersey, died at home in Seattle on Decembr 8, 2005, with her husband and family gathered around her in prayer. Graduating from High school as the valedictorian at 15, she worked in the New York Theaters, in banking and then chose a career in nursing. In 1953 she married Luther and together they accepted a call to serve in India after the birth of their first son. There she had five more children, setup a home clinic, worked in church groups, home-taught her children in their early primary years, taught higher-level Math in high schools, tutored children with learning disabilities, and started a medical lab and X-Ray facility in the local hospital.
Returning to the USA in 1977, gladys continued her service as a nurse in area hospitals and nursing homes and remained involved with church groups. After retiring, she volunteered as a school nurse and art teacher in addition to her church activities. She could nurse, run a lab, take and read X-Ray, teach, draw, sew, knit, stay involved with church and raise a family. She lived a life which modeled selfless service and great love.
She is survived by her husband, Luther Engelbrecht, her six children and 14 grandchildren and her sister Carol. We miss her presence, cherish what she gave us and hold her mememory in our hearts.
Tributes
"Our sincere condolences to each and all of you. How many memories we have of Gladys and all her wonderful gifts and talents which she shared so graciously. Our love, Bob & Anita"
"Dear Luther and family, May God's healing light shine on you and may the memory of your dear Gladys be a source of inspiration and comfort. James Mirel & family"
"Our deapest sympathy to you Luther and to your family. I remember Gladys as my school nurse at Concordia Bronxville, NY. We will all see her again for He is Risen, He is Risen indeed."
"Our sincere condolences to the entire family on the loss of Gladys. We cannot claim to have known her or any of you very well, but we have met Gladys and Luther and have been interested in their work in the church here and abroad. May God's loving care surround you tangibly with comfort and healing as you journey through the grief process."