Gowler, Erna In hospital, Perth on Tuesday May 31st, 2016, Erna Gowler at the age of 82 years. Erna was predeceased by her parents Mathis and Hermine (Voike) Mathiesen and her husband Lawrence Richard Gowler (1995). She was the loved mother of Kathie (Wayne) Ashby of Balderson. Special Grandmother (Mormor) of Trevor (Randall Greer) Ashby and Meagan (Phil Thomas) Ashby. Great-Grandmother (Oldemor) of River Lily Ashby and the imminent arrival of Canaan William Richard Ashby. Erna will be sadly missed by her family, friends and neighbours. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair and Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Saturday June 4th, 2016 from 1:00 to 1:45 P.M. Funeral service will be held in the Chapel at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Shelley Roberts officiating. In Lieu of flowers, donations to the Balderson United Church Stained Glass Window Repair Fund or the Great War Memorial Hospital would be appreciated. Private Family Interment.