Obituary: Nett, Sister Alberta
Age 94
She was born on August 15, 1920 to Jakob and Margareta Nett in Berghausen Pfalz, Germany.
She was the oldest of four children.
She entered the Poor Sisters of St. Dominic in Speyer, Germany in 1934.
Sister’s desire was to become a teacher, but due to the political situation in Germany at the time, this was not going to happen.
In 1937 Sister came to the USA at the age of 17 along with 21 other sisters.
Leaving her country, her parents and family was a great sacrifice, but also an adventure into a new frontier to spread the gospel.
Due to the war, Sister did not return to Germany until 1947.
She was so grateful to find her parents and family alive.
Sister made her first profession in 1938 and her final profession in 1944 at Kettle Falls, WA.
In 1943 she became an American citizen.
She celebrated 75 years in religious life in 2014.
She received her elementary education in Berghausen, Germany and her secondary education in Speyer, Germany.
Sister graduated from Sacred Heart Hospital School of Nursing in 1943.
She also graduated from Sacred Heart Hospital in Medical Technology in 1946.
Hospitals were her primary area of ministry.
She served at St. Mary’s Hospital and Pondera Hospital in Conrad, Montana as a registered nurse, medical technologist and as hospital administrator.
She served in these same capacities at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Chewelah.
From 1962 until 1970 she was the Provincial Superior of the Dominican Sisters.
Prior to her retirement she worked in the St. Joseph’s purchasing department and then in the Pastoral Care Department.
Sister Alberta always had a heart and concern for the poor and disadvantaged.
She would gather clothing and other items to send to poor Indian Missions as well as others in need.
She was always generous and unselfish and will be missed by her Dominican Sisters and her many friends.
She was preceded in death by all her Dominican German Sisters who began coming to the United States in the early 1920’s to minister and serve God’s people in Montana and then in Washington where a Motherhouse was established near Kettle Falls, WA.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; two sisters and a brother.
Sister is survived by four nephews and a niece in Germany.
Services for Sister Alberta will begin with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, June 28, 2015 and Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 29, both at St. Mary of The Rosary Catholic Church, Chewelah, WA.
The graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 29 at Holy Cross Cemetery in Spokane, WA.
If one wishes, memorial contributions may be given to Transitional Programs for Women in Spokane or to DominiCare in Chewelah.
Please visit the online memorial and sign the guestbook at www.danekasfuneralchapel.com.
DANEKAS FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORY, 155 W. First Ave., Colville, WA 99114, has been entrusted with the arrangements.