Thelma L. Bertrand

Thelma L.

Bertrand

1926 ~ 2008

Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 22, 2008 at Kaplan Cemetery honoring the life of Thelma L. Bertrand, 82, who passed away, Monday, November 17, 2008.

Mrs. Bertrand was a native of Kaplan and a graduate of Kaplan High School. She had resided in Santa Rosa County, Florida since 1966 and was a member of Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Mrs. Bertrand was a devoted mother and avid bridge player. She loved spending time with her dear friends. Her family will miss her deeply. Mrs. Bertrand is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Dr. Joseph Ezel Bertrand and daughter, Sharon Louise Bertrand.

Mrs. Bertrand is survived by sons, Kenneth (Nancy) Bertrand, of O’Fallon, MO and Dr. Joseph Keith (Jean) Bertrand of Bishop, GA; daughters, Melissa (Brian) Jordan of Milton, FL and Michelle (Randy) Curran of Jenks, OK; nine grandchildren, Kimberly, Nicole, Kristin, Jarod, Maria, Elizabeth, Troy, Klayton, and Jenna; five great grandchildren; and brother, J. “Jimmy” (Elaine) Landry of Kaplan.

Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Thursday, November 20, 2008 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church (Florida).

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Mrs. Bertrand’s memory to Sacred Heart Children’s Heart Foundation, PO Box 2700, Pensacola, FL 32513-2700.

Graveside services will be under the direction of Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan, (337) 643-7276.