Gladis Marie Maier
February 12th, 2021
On Friday, February 12, 2021 our beloved mother, sister, aunt, and friend, Gladis Marie Maier died at 85 years of age.
Gladis was born in 1935 in Bayard, SK to Emily and Adolphe Maier. She grew up on the farm and loved the land and lifestyle with all her might. First and foremost, she was a dedicated and devoted mother to her two children Terry and Traci. Gladis worked for the Government of Saskatchewan for her entire career and once retired, her role as volunteer began. She intimately understood injustice and spent her entire life interrupting it in her humble way when and where she could. Gladis enjoyed giving back more than anything!
Gladis is survived by her daughter and best friend Traci Foster and son-in-law Ed Peck, grandson Ryan Seitz, her siblings Shirley Meredith, Lynne (Paul Donovel), Wayne (Terri Maier), her former son-in-law Darren Foster, and numerous beloved nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors.
She was predeceased by her beloved son Terry Kluk (1984), parents Emily (2004) and Adolphe (2001) Maier, her brother Leonard Maier (1981), sister-in-law Clara Maier (2019), brother-in-law Pat Meredith (2015) and niece Lori Donovel (1965).
Gladis relished in the beauty and boldness of nature; it was her first love. She was outdoors as much as humanly possible and believed it to be “the best medicine”. She was a dedicated gardener who spent hours upon hours “putzing around” in her yard. Gladis loved to play cards and, even more than that, to win. She loved to dance and clogged right up to the end. She loved to play ball, ski, cycle, walk, and play tennis and badminton. She adored animals (except for the squirrels that dug up her plants) and she was a lover of all arts and sports.
Gladis was kindness personified and had a sharp sense of humour: her laugh, not unlike her smile, was contagious. She was unpredictable and radically routine. She didn’t stop caring for her many friends right up to her final days. Gladis just never stopped and maybe that was why she recently said, “I can honestly say I have never been bored a day in my life.” She simply LOVED LIFE and made the absolute best of every moment.
Through this pandemic, Gladis spent a lot of time with her daughter and son-in-law and her former husband and new found crib partner Ray Clark. The “bubble” or family time was very special to all. Within this cherished time, she was very happy and content.
A Memorial Celebration will be held on Monday, August 16, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in the Artesian, 2627 - 13th Avenue, Regina, Saskatchewan followed by a luncheon. You are invited to attend the service virtually at:https://live.prairiewave.ca/gladis-maier. Interment will be at 1:15 p.m. in Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery, 815 Assiniboine Avenue East, Regina, Saskatchewan.
Messages:
Aunt Gladis was a huge part of my life growing up, then Tasha’s and also her kids Josh and Julia. We have lots of great memories with her including our camping trips we would go on when Tasha was small and all the family events including holidays at her house. Later on, it was the card games and long conversations on the phone. We loved having her at Josh’s hockey games and tournaments where she cheered as loud if not louder than the rest of us! So sad to think we can’t make more of these great memories, but will cherish the ones we have and hold them close to our hearts. Traci this is a beautiful tribute to your Mom, and we are so very sorry for you, Ed and your Dad. Know that we're here for you and sharing in your loss.
Traci, Ed and Ray, so sorry for your loss and profoundly sad that I will never see my beloved godmother again. Spent a lot of time with your family as a kid and they are cherished memories. Although we’d only been able to connect with each other recently through email I’m so thankful for those memories too.
Gladis was so kind the few times I interacted with her. She treated me with great respect, with a friendliness that only comes from sincerity and deep compassionate care for all those around her. I am so grateful I had the opportunity to meet such a strong, lovely human as her. My deepest condolences to all who loved her.
DearTraci.... just breaks my heart to think the plans we had made for a weekend in the country this summer will never come to pass. Still in disbelief that a person with so much energy and enthusiasm for life has left and I will miss my beloved aunt and godmother - and lifelong friend of my mom’s - till the end of my time. Cherish the memories.
It breaks my heart that I will never again talk with my godmother and aunt Gladis. I have so many great memories of her, mostly Christmases at her house! I will miss you always Godmother. I love you! Thinking of you with love Traci
Gladis will be dearly missed in our neighbourhood. She was kind to all, including the rabbits, squirrels and birds. Her smiling face, as she worked in her yard or cheered on her favourite sports team, will be a fond memory.
A beautiful tribute to the Momma and best friend of one of my favourite people. May we all be inspired to live our lives fully and with kindness. Thank you for your life contributions Gladis.
Traci, Ed, Shirley, Lynne, Wayne and the entire family. I am sorry to hear about the loss of Gladis. Although I never had the opportunity to meet her she sounds like an incredibly loving and generous person, a bright light with a beautiful smile.
Gladis was a gift to so many in her life. She reminds me so much of my own mother Valerie who shared the same joys in life. My sympathy to you Traci, her spirit will be always with you.
What a beautiful tribute to a wonderful lady. It describes her so well. Gladis was a great friend and cousin to our mom, Christina, and she will miss Gladis and their visits. Our sincere condolences to Traci, Wayne and Terry, Shirley, Lynne and all the family.
Heart broken to hear of Aunt Gladis’s passing, as one always wants just another time. My aunt will always be remembered for how she made me feel special with “ coming of age” events —make up, perfume and harlequin romance novels. I truly feel blessed to have had an aunt so attentive and will miss her while cherishing her memory . Thank you Aunt Gladis. Peace be with you.
Traci and Ed, I am so sorry for your loss, and I am sorry I was not able to attend, however you made it possible with the video sharing that was provided through prairiewave.ca. I remember the lemon flavored dressing that you shared with the Mine To Have family at the Artesian after one of the live shows. It was delicious. You shared about the many ways in the video that she connected with you and your family and friends and relatives. What a beautiful soul -- your mother that you were graced with! She is easy to miss! Blessings to you and your family!