Gerda Ann Moen Uren was born in Seattle on Feb. 14, 1929 and gently passed away with her family by her side at the age of 82 on Dec. 18, 2011.

Gerda married James Uren on March 23, 1963 and were together for 48 years. Gerda was a resident of Bush Point on Whidbey Island since 1968. She loved her home and was totally devoted to her husband and was happiest when enjoying the company of her family, especially her great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Nyda Club associated with the Shriners.

She is survived by her husband Jim; their four children, Craig (and Pam) Dill of Freeland, and their children Tracy, Heather and Josh; Steve (and Kay) Dill of Langley, and their children Casey and Chris; Bill (and Michelle) Dill of Clinton and their children Shannon, Ryan and Sean; and Jayme (and Tom) Grant of Alpine, Calif. and their children Lindsay and Kiarra; as well 13 great-grandchildren with three more on the way and many loving friends. She will be fondly remembered by her family and friends.

Services will be held on Thursday, Dec. 22, with graveside service at 11 a.m. at Bayview Cemetery; church service at noon at Trinity Lutheran Church in Freeland and a Celebration of Life at 2 p.m. at the Holmes Harbor Rod & Gun Club. Donations, in lieu of flowers, can be made to Shriners Childrens Hospital.