Gwen Grobe, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away tragically in a car accident alongside her husband, Harold Schmidt, on Saturday, July 1, 2023.

Born on June 22, 1936, in Calgary, Alberta, Gwen was the daughter of Lucy and Squire Stonehouse and a younger sister to Jess. Gwen was was born and raised in a loving Christian home in Calgary. She pursued her post secondary education at Canadian Nazarene College, where she formed lifelong friendships that would endure through the years.

Gwen married the love of her life, Elwyn Grobe, in 1957. They embarked on a beautiful life journey together, pastoring various Nazarene churches throughout Alberta, British Columbia, Wyoming, and Washington. As a dedi- cated mother, Gwen focused her time on raising their three children, Dave, Monroe, and Debi Jo. While primarily a stay-at-home mom, Gwen also took on part-time jobs as an Administrative Assistant, most notably, for the Church of the Nazarene Canada Pacific district. In her senior years, Gwen was known as the volunteer extraordinaire, dedicating her time and service to schools, community and church events, and most recently, to her local thrift store.​