Bertha (Amundsen) Wickman Obituary (1918

Bertha (Amundsen) Wickman was the seventh of nine children born to Halvdan and Gunhild Amundsen on March 22, 1918, in Poulsbo, Washington. She grew up on the family farm in Poulsbo. She was always so proud of the fact she completed her Lutheran Confirmation in the Norwegian class at First Lutheran Church. Bertha married John R. Wickman in Bremerton where they raised their three children: Gwen Fields (Dale) of East Bremerton, Candace Heglund (Larry) of University Place, WA, and Rod Wickman, who passed away in 1995. She had nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren who all loved their grandma. She is also survived by her sisters Goodrun Keck of Auburn, Ruth Gray of Port Townsend, Lela Johnson of Fernley, Nevada, and brother, Harry Amundsen of Kent, WA. She was preceded in death by her husband John, and siblings Jerry Amundsen, Christine Amundsen, Aslaug Falkner and Haldis Portmann. Mom loved music and taught herself to play the piano. She was also a gifted artist who was very shy about her talents. Gardening, baking and reading were her favorite pastimes. God bless you mom, you are now in heaven with your beloved son, Rod and husband John along with many family members. Rest in Peace. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 14, 2007, at 1 p.m. at Lewis Funeral Chapel.