Sigrid Karin Koska Runnells Obituary (1939

Sigrid Karin Koska Runnells, 76, of Provo, passed away peacefully with her son and daughter by her side on January 15, 2016. She was born in Breslau Germany on February 11, 1939 to Ernst Paul Koska and Ethelgard von Seydlitz Koska. She married the love of her life, Junior Clair Runnells, on October 23, 1959. Sigrid was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Burton Ricky, and brother Manfred. She is survived by her children - Stephen (Brent) Runnells, and Suzanne (Kenton) Bailey; four grandchildren – Hunter, Braxton, Brooks, and Jax; and five siblings – Illa, Brigitte, Charlotte, Jutta, and Reinhold. Sigrid was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She adored her grandchildren and devoted so much time in their lives. She held many jobs during her life but truly loved and excelled at being a homemaker. She was kind and generous to everyone around her and always put the needs of others before her own. She was a faithful member of the LDS church and served for many years as a primary teacher, and later served a mission in the Frankfurt Germany Temple. She also served for many years as Secretary Treasurer in the Scouting program, and received special recognition along with her husband for their years of service to the Scouting program. Sigrid could clearly see God's plan for her, and displayed incredible faith, courage, dignity, and even a sense of humor during her last days, and throughout her battle with Ovarian Cancer. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon, Saturday, January 23, 2016 at the Grandview 4th Ward Chapel, 1081 West 1060 North, Provo, Utah. A viewing will be held from 10:30-11:45 a.m. prior to services. Sigrid will be laid to rest at Provo City Cemetery, 610 South State Street, Provo, Utah. A special thanks to the Doctors, Nurses and Techs at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center in Provo for their kind and compassionate care. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.bergmortuary.com