Ulla Bjorn Aamundsen late of Weyburn, passed away January 4, 2013 at the age of 77 years. She was born on March 27, 1935 in Norresyndry, Denmark and raised here with a family of four brothers and four sisters. Ulla attended grade school and eventually graduated from grade 12 in Denmark. As a young girl she was very involved with Girl Scouts. Ulla met Peter Aamundsen in Aalborg, Denmark and they later were married on November 15, 1952. Together they moved to Canada on April 6, 1960. They moved to Weyburn, where she resided until her passing. When she first moved to Canada, Ulla was employed as a cook at several different places. She later took a position as Director of Care at Pioneer Place and remained there for 25 years. In her free time Ulla enjoyed creating ceramic sculptures, knitting and reading. She was also very involved with the Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Ulla was predeceased by seven brothers and sisters, in Denmark. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Peter Aamundsen of Weyburn; three sons, Carsten (Kendra) Aamundsen of Moose Jaw, John (Sheila) Aamundsen of Edmonton, AB and Ken Aamundsen of Sylvan Lake, AB; five grandchildren, Curtis Aamundsen, Alynne (Gary) Knibbs, Dina Hubbard (Jeff Hardum), Cara Ross and Kaylen (Sarah) Ficko, Elanna Aamundsen, Alora Asmundsen, Olivia Aamundsen and Darby Aamundsen; six great grandchildren, Zakery, Jasmyn, Chase, Kennidy and Katie as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives in Denmark and friends. Ulla loved her family very much and they were very important to her. "Ulla, Dear Ulla Your beautiful smile has been forever etched, your memory forever felt, your loss a deep silence and we are less without you, but more for having walked beside you." A memorial service was held Wednesday, January 9, at 2:00 p.m. from Fletcher Funeral Chapels, Weyburn, with Rev. John Ferrier officiating. Interment followed in Hillcrest Cemetery, Weyburn. Pallbearers were Carsten Aamundsen, Johnny Aamundsen and Kenny Aamundsen. Donations in memory of Ulla may be made to Alzheimer's Society. Condolences may be left at: www.fletcherfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapel Weyburn, Saskatchewan, 306-842-5432.
