September 19, 2013

By Obituaries on September 19, 2013.

.1941 ~ CHADWICK ~ 2013
Victoria “Vicki” Chadwick of Redcliff, passed away on Friday, September 13th, 2013 at the age of 72 years. Vicki leaves to cherish her memory three children, Heather (Dean) Zuccatto of Drumheller, Derrick (Dasa) Chadwick of Calgary, and Heath Chadwick of Redcliff; four grandchildren, James and Nicolas Zuccatto, and Katie and Anne Chadwick; one brother; one sister; as well as numerous nieces. Vicki was predeceased by her parents, Alec and Jenny Nicholson; and two brothers, Ronald and Harvey Nicholson. Vicki enjoyed doing crafts as well as sewing, needlepoint, and quilting. She also enjoyed camping and loved spending time with her family and friends. She was a member of the Redcliff Legion for 40 years and was also a member of the Red Hat Ladies. Vicki will be missed by all those who knew and loved her. The Funeral Service will be held in SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Saturday, September 21st, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Interment will follow at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Flowers are graciously accepted in Vicki’s memory. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or http://www.gonebutnotforgotten.ca or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Vicki Chadwick. Radio funeral announcement can be heard on Friday around 12:35 p.m. on 93.7 Praise FM. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATORIUM, “The Chapel in the Park”, locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599

.GORDON OSTER
1951 ~ 2013
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Gordon Grant Oster, beloved husband of Maureen Anne Oster (nee Mattson), announce his passing at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Sunday, September 15, 2013, at the age of 61 years. Along with Maureen, left to cherish Gordon’s memory are his children: daughters, Jennifer and Melanie (Steve); son, Stacey; grandchildren, Rylee, Corianne, Carter and Ethan. He will be lovingly remembered by his brother, Bryan (Joan) Oster; mother-in-law, Margaret Mattson; brothers-in-law, Gordon (Cheryl) Mattson, Wayne (Sharla) Mattson; sister-in-law, Janice (Wes) Archer as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his son, Jason Oster; his parents, Alfred and Ottela Oster as well as his father-in-law, Alvin Mattson. Gordon was born on December 31, 1951, in Maple Creek, SK., and grew up in Golden Prairie, SK., with his brother, Bryan. He lived in Golden Prairie until he met his wife, Maureen, later moving with her to Medicine Hat where they raised their family. He worked many jobs and found a good home working for the Alberta Government as a Transportation Officer for 35 years. Maureen and Gordon loved to travel and often packed up their trailer and journeyed to the Cypress Hills and British Columbia. For the past six years, they escaped the Canadian winter and travelled to Arizona. Gordon was often quoted as saying he loved being a snowbird, and for him, there was no better life than living in the warm weather there. Private Interment will take place prior to the service at Hillside Cemetery. A Celebration of Gordon’s life will be held at Westminster United Church, 101 – 6 Street S.E., Medicine Hat on Friday, September 20, 2013, at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Jim Hillson officiating. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made in Gordon’s memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 124, 430 – 6 Avenue S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 2S8, or to the Westminster United Church Memorial Fund. Honoured to serve the family is COOK SOUTHLAND Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4V4. Telephone: 403-527-6455.

.HAUSCH
On September 13, 2013, at the age of 94 years, Edwin Hausch entered into the presence of his precious Lord and Saviour. Edwin was predeceased by his beloved wife Edythe Hausch, his parents, and all six of his siblings. He leaves to cherish his memory; Edwin and Edythe’s three children, Wayne (Sharon) Hausch of Red Deer, June (Dan) Nicholson of Abbotsford, B.C., and Linda (Dale) Engel of Medicine Hat; eight grandchildren, Travis Hausch, Janine Frewing, Burke (Chelsey) Hausch, Tim (Kier-Anna) Nicholson, Kim (Andrew) Ransom, Angela (Jon) Thiessen, Mike Engel, and Jen (Scott) Nadeau; thirteen great grandchildren, Ethan Frewing, Raya, Kylie, and Brett Hausch, Oli and Zoe Nicholson, Albee and Asher Ransom, Jack, Shiloh, and Luke Thiessen, Joshua and Ember Nadeau; one sister-in-law Marj Hausch of Calgary, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Edwin married Edythe Pierson on January 12, 1944 in Hanna, and they became Christians in 1948, a decision that transformed their lives as well as the lives of their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. The family would like to thank Helen and the staff at South Country Village for their care and love for Edwin over the last three years. As we say goodbye to our dad, grandpa, and great grandpa, we have great confidence that he is receiving his reward for a life of service to Jesus Christ. A memorial service will be held at Hillcrest Evangelical Missionary Church (3785 13 Ave SE) on Friday, September 20, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Mark Bolender and Pastor Dan Nicholson officiating. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Gideons International in Canada 177 – 415 28 St. SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8P9. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Edwin Hausch, or you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence. Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2

.THIESSEN
Gary John Michael Thiessen of Medicine Hat beloved husband of Linda passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with a lengthy illness on September 12, 2013 at the age of 60 years.
Gary was born in Drumheller on February 21, 1953 to John and Margaret Thiessen. Gary attended St. Anthony’sSchool.
Gary worked in underground construction from the age of 18 until the time of his illness. Gary was very interested in sports, but his overall passion was for the “Oilers”. He even created a room in his home filled with “Oiler” Memorabilia.
He leaves to mourn, his loving wife Linda, sons, Mike (Denise), Riley and Sheldon, his sister, Marg, Pat (Merv), Carol (Ian), 12 grandchildren, step children, Robin, Chris , Vicki, his in-laws, Bill and Ruth Adams, Alan and Debbie McRae, Jim Adams and Brenda Schulmeister, and numerous nieces and nephews. Gary was predeceased by his son, Ryan, grandson Braeden in infancey, parents and brother in-law Al Woolsey.
Funeral Services for Gary Thiessen will be held at Courtney Winters Funeral Home(199- 2nd Street West, Drumheller) on Friday September 20, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. with Father Fernando as celebrant.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in memory of Gary to the Medicine Hat
Regional Hospital “Palliative Care”, 666, 5th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6
A very special thank you to Jeff and Pauline Rose for their love and support through out our difficult journey. Also thank you to Dr. Elgersma, Dr. Weigel and all the hospital and support staff that gave such compassionate care.

.WAYNE BITZ
1947 ~ 2013
It is with sadness that the family of Wayne Eugene Bitz, beloved husband of Cheryl Bitz, announce his peaceful passing while in the comfort of his home on Tuesday, September 17, 2013, at the age of 66 years. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., on Friday, September 20, 2013, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel on Saturday, September 21, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Julianna Wehrfritz-Hanson officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cook southland.com) Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455

.ZELLER
Arthur “Art” Zeller of Medicine Hat passed away on Monday, September 16, 2013, at the age of 97 years, beloved husband of the late Rachel Zeller. He leaves to cherish his memory six children, Shirley (Elmer) Hagel of Irvine, Betty Boschee of Foremost, Olivia (Bill) Lucas of Medicine Hat, Judy (Ed) Stock of Medicine Hat, Joan (Gordon) Collard of Redcliff, James (Janet) Zeller of Irvine and daughter-in-law, Donna Jacober of Medicine Hat; twenty grandchildren; twenty-six great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Katherine and Henry Zeller; his wife, Rachel on August 20, 1987; one son, Kenneth Zeller in 1965; one son-in-law, Mel Boschee in 2002. He was also predeceased by one brother, John Zeller and three sisters, Mary Herter, Martha Carruth and Ida Krause. Art was born on March 8, 1916 near Hatton, Saskatchewan. The family moved to the farm north of Irvine in 1921, with Art taking over the operation in 1936. On February 11, 1941 he married Rachel Doering. Together they continued farming until 1983 when they retired to the town of Irvine. Art was always active in his community and from 1943-45 he was instrumental in the formation of the Many Island, Drowning Ford and Seven Persons Grazing Associations. In 1963 he helped launch the Irvine Mutual Telephone Co. and The Rural Electrification Association, getting Calgary Power to all rural areas around Irvine. In 1964 he was the Chairman of the Agricultural Development Corporation which aided farmers with finances and planning. He spent many years with the Irvine 4-H Beef Club and served on the Medicine Hat 4-H Council. During these years he helped bring public speaking into the 4-H program. In 1968 he was first elected to serve as School Trustee in the rural school division (now known as Prairie Rose School Division #8) which he faithfully served for 18 years. He also served as the Mayor for the Town of Irvine for one term. Over the years he was active in the Irvine Peace United Church, Irvine Curling Club, Recreation Board, the Chinook Club and helped organize and was a member of the Irvine New Horizons Seniors’Club. His love for socializing, music and dancing had him become a member of the Elks, the Legion and the Moose Lodges. He was devoted to farming and hard work but his real passion was the people he rubbed shoulders with along the way. He considered their lasting friendships a real honour. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Saturday, from 12:00 – 12:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to H.A.L.O. 12 – 49 Viscount Ave SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 5G4. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Art Zeller, or you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence. Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2

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