Obituary of Rosalyn Louise Wennerstrom

Rosalyn Louise Wennerstrom

(April 30, 1949 - June 17, 2023)

Rosalyn Louise Wennerstrom of Camrose, Alberta, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at the age of 74 years.

Rosalyn Louise Wennerstrom (Lajeunesse) was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan and grew up in Eldred, Saskatchewan. She moved to Mantario, Saskatchewan and attended Eatonia High School. From there, Roz moved to Medicine Hat and obtained a hair dressing certificate. For a short time, Roz worked at the Red Cliff glass factory. Roz married Jim Way and had two great boys Doug and Sean. She moved to Pine Point N.W.T., spending a few years there, and the n moved to Fort McMurry. Then Roz moved to Camrose and worked at the Marler Q Mart, as well as a landlord for apartments. She ended her working career at the License Bureau. 
 

Roz met and married Gary Wennerstrom and together built their dream home on the acreage north of Camrose. Roz spent many happy years gardening and enjoying country living. Sadly, she passed away at the place she loved most! 

Left to cherish her memory are her husband Gary Wennerstrom of Camrose; children Doug Way of Camrose and Sean (Lisa) Way of Kelowna, B.C.; grandchildren Sarah (Wyatt O’Donnell) and Zack; one great-grandchild; mother Denise Lajeunesse; siblings Hilda Vermette of Prince Albert, SK, Luc (Eyonne) Lajeunesse of Red Deer, Rejane (Garry) Wagner of Camrose, Pierrette Dansereau of Prince Albert, SK, MaryAnne (Garth) Hertzog of Mayview, SK, and Terry (Les) Thomas of Hilcrest; and brothers-in-law Gerrald Boddy (brother) and Karl Junkind. 

Roz was predeceased by her father Patrick Lajeunesse; brother Hank; sister Lena Boddy; and sister-in-law Karen Junkind.

A Funeral Service was held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 26, 2023 from the CityLights Church, 4920 48 Street Camrose officiated by Rev. MaryAnn Pastuck. 

If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Roz's memory may be made to Alberta Cancer Foundation or to the Cross Cancer Institute.