Gertrude Henrietta HumpertJanuary 4, 1920 - May 3, 2017Gertrude Henrietta Humpert was born on January 4th, 1920 to Emma and Sebastian Aicher in Woodburn, OR. She lived just east of Woodburn along with her five brothers and sisters on the family berry farm, learning at a very young age a strong work ethic around home and helping her Dad in the fields. She attended Union School and later attended Mount Angel Academy for a short time. She met Aloysius "Aloy" Humpert at one of the local dances and went on to marry him in January of 1940. Together they lived and worked on the same 60 acre plot of land between Mt. Angel and Silverton for over 60 years. Not only did they raise almost every crop possible they went on to harvest all the rocks under the soil and establishing Abiqua Rock Products. She did all the bookkeeping and administrative management for the business.Gertrude was all about her family. She made and mended clothes; grew, harvested and canned from her huge garden; was always cooking and baking; worked full days in the fields and did what had to be done for her six children. As the grandkids arrived, she doted on each one as if they were the most precious to her. She enjoyed the beach and there was at least an annual trip there. It began with clamming with her Dad when she was young and later with her own family on crabbing expeditions. The trips to the ocean continued until she was unable to travel anymore. Seafood remained her favorite food of choice.She was a caretaker to many and found joy in helping others. She helped with the local blood drawing, and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Parish in Mount Angel, the Catholic Daughters of America and the Saint Anne Altar Society. She is survived by her 6 children: Carolyn (John) Fitzsimmons of Keizer, Jean (Mike) Tate of Canby, Joan (Doug) Davis of Keizer, Richard (Nancy) Humpert of Salem, Thomas (Pamela) Humpert of Oregon City, and Kathy (Don) Seiler of Mt. Angel. She also has 13 surviving grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and a sister, Catherine Nathman of Portland.The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, May 10th at 11:00 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mt. Angel. Recitation of the Rosary will be held at 7 pm on Tuesday, May 9th, also at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Parish in Mt. Angel. Arrangements by Unger Funeral Chapel.