It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gayle Kathleen Rycroft (nee: Kochendorfer), a long time resident of Valhalla Centre, Alberta, on Monday, March 30, 2015 peacefully at home with family by her side, at the age of 49 years following a hard fought and courageous battle with leukemia. Gayle was predeceased by her son Justin, mother-in-law Edie; her grandmother Harriet Brown, and her grandparents Larry and Helen Cobb. Gayle is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 31 years, Terry, her loving and adoring sons: Trenton (Shaylee) and their son, Gayle's pride and joy, Dean; and Brett (Julie). Also left to miss her terribly are her parents Glenn and Eleanor Kochendorfer, her brothers: Larry (Cathy) and Doug (Jolene), her sisters: Joanne (Dave) and Janice (Bill), her grandfather Tom Brown and Linda, father-in-law Jim Rycroft, brothers-in-law: Ken (Gail), Allan (Betty), Dale (Laurie), Gary (Coralie) and Gerald (Ronda), sister-in-law Judy (Randy), as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other family members, and her very special, lifelong friend Daylene (Tim) and their family. The family would like to send a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Armstrong and his staff of the Beaverlodge Hospital who were so supportive and caring during Gayle’s final days. A Celebration of Gayle's Life was held on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at 2:00 PM at the Valhalla Viking Centre (Community School). In keeping with Gayle’s wishes, she was privately laid to rest beside her son in the Valhalla Centre Cemetery. For friends so wishing, donations may be made in memory of Gayle to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada, Prairies Region, #316, 1212-31 Avenue NE, Calgary, AB T2E 7S8 or to the Grande Prairie SPCA, 12220-104 Avenue, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 8A8. Very Respectfully Beaverlodge Funeral Service