KOENIG, Gladys Thelma (nee Hesla): May 5, 1918 - Feb. 28, 2015. Gladys was the second child (of five) born to Thor and Thea Hesla who immigrated from Norway via North Dakota to Saskatchewan to farm in 1908. She married Earle Prime May 21, 1943 - they operated the Kyle Hotel in Kyle, Sask - born to them were Raymond and Gloria Prime - Earle died in 1947 and Gladys continued to operate the hotel until she met Joe Koenig - they were married Sept. 23, 1950 - and soon identical twin boys were born - Glen and Gary Koenig. Galdys, Joe and the family moved to Penticton in 1952, where they owned and operated the Skaha Lake Motel and store for sixteen and a half years. Gladys was a hard worker and worked at various convenient stores well into her sixties. In her retirement she enjoyed visiting with her grandchildren and playing cards. We, her family, would sincerely like to thank the Summerland care home for the kindness and respect she was shown. There will be no service per her wishes.
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