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Gloria Delores Gemberling 1933 - 2014
Gloria Dolores Gemberling, daughter of Robert & Maude Kauffman, was born March 20, 1933 and entered into eternal rest on April 14, 2014. Gloria lived her life to the fullest - with love, patience, kindness, and respect for those around her...
Gloria was born in the farmland of Rebuck, PA. She studied nursing and soon
received her RN certificate. After being courted by George Gemberling from
Shamokin Dam, PA for 1-1/2 years, they married on March 26, 1954 and
settled in Selinsgrove, PA. For the next 60 years they were inseparable.
Within a span of ten years mom & dad had four children - Steven George,
Kevin Gene, Lori Elaine, and Matthew Paul.
Moving to California in 1962, mom & dad bought their first home in Fremont, CA where they spent the
next 35 years raising their family. During this time dad worked for United Airlines in San Francisco
while mom worked at Washington Hospital in Fremont. Throughout her 35 year career as an RN, mom
always gave her best to her patients and coworkers alike – first at Selinsgrove State Hospital in
Selinsgrove, PA and finally at Washington Hospital in Fremont, CA.
Around 1990 mom & dad bought their second home in Copperopolis, CA which served as their
"weekend get away”. In 1997 they sold their home in Fremont and officially moved into their
Copperopolis residence. It was in this home, with two of her family members present, that mom
succumbed to health problems on April 14, 2014.
Throughout her life, family and friends remained the most important thing to mom. She enjoyed
cooking, sewing, traveling, playing with grandkids, and just about anything else that involved family.
Mom also enjoyed playing games, and thought she was quite good at Bingo!
Our mom was the loving mother of four children, loving grandmother of five grandchildren, and loving
great-grandmother of two great-grandchildren. Our mom was a giver with a gentle spirit. She loved and
guided her children and grandchildren all the days of her life.
Gloria is survived by her husband George, her children Steven (Victoria), Kevin (Lisa), Lori, and
Matthew (Claudia). She is also survived by her grandchildren Amanda, Samantha, Anthony, Michael,
and Shane, and her great-grandchildren Payton and Bentley.
Mom, you left us too soon. We miss you every day, but the love you gave will sustain us until we meet
again. Please know that you will forever be in our hearts.
In honor of Gloria's life and legacy, a celebration in her memory will be held at 12:00 PM on Friday,
May 2, 2014, at:
Saint Matthew Lutheran Church
13880 Joshua Way
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-4639
If you wish to make a donation in Gloria's name, please do so to your charity of choice.
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