Notes:
Bertha M. (Gerig) Mumma
Bertha Marie (Gerig) Mumma passed away on November 17, 2001, three mont
after celebrating her 110th birthday. Born August 13, 1891, at the home
ranch of her parents, William and Sarah Gerig, in Bieber (Big Valley), CA.
The ninth of 11 children, she was affectionately known as "Birdie" or "Aunt
Birdie" to her sisters, brothers and their families. Married to Roy B. Mumma
in 1919, they made their first home in Brewster, Wash., where she continued
to live until her death. She was mother to sons Glen, Ray and Don, and a
daughter who died at birth. She also adopted and raised her grandson Ke
"Sonny" Mumma.
Bertha is survived by her son, Ray; Sonny and his wife, Jo; seven
grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren; and
numerous nieces and nephews, including Carroll Hayes (Fall River Mills, CA),
Dorothy Kramer, and Oral "Sam" Gerig (Bieber, CA).
Bertha loved to return to her childhood home in Big Valley, CA to visit her
brothers, sisters and their families, and did so every summer until her
health prohibited such long trips. Siblings who proceeded her in death were:
Millie Gerig Waters; Emma Gerig Hayes; Lena Gerig Fox; Keturah Gerig Farmer;
William, Peter and Charles Gerig; and two siblings who died in childhood.
The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to her many caregivers who
allowed her to stay in her home until her passing. A very special thank you
to Dr. Harold Stout, Dr. Linda Nichaus and Carla Boyd, as well as to her
nephew, Carroll Hayes, and great-niece, Lynne Gerig, for the many lette
over the years that kept her well informed about her California family.
A memorial service will be held in Brewster, Wash. At Barnes Chapel on
December 10 at 2:00 p.m., with committal services to follow at the Brewster,
Washington Cemetery.