December 2, 2013

By Obituaries on December 2, 2013.

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Valentine “Val” Getz passed away suddenly, surrounded by his family at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary on Thursday, November 28, 2013, at the age of 85 years, beloved husband of Rose of Medicine Hat. He also leaves to cherish his memory two sons, Gary and Glen (Judy) all of Medicine Hat; two grandchildren, Dave (Victoria Fanous) and Jade; three sisters, Anna Becker, Frances Andersen and Martha Hegg all of Medicine Hat; three sisters-in-law, Anne Getz of Medicine Hat, Betty Porter of Nanaimo and Esther Hahn of Claresholm as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Eva and Anton Getz; three brothers, Nick, Chris and Tony and two sisters, Barbara Will and Eva Bangs. Val was born on October 28, 1928 on the family homestead five miles north of Schuler. He was the fifth of nine children. As an eager young man Val journeyed into Medicine Hat in search of work. After a brief spell as a section man with the C.P.R., he started working at Medalta Potteries in 1949. It wasn’t long before he caught the eye of a beautiful young co-worker named Rose. This was the start of a 63 year relationship. They were married on July 7, 1950 in Medicine Hat. That year he began working for Esso as a truck driver and continued to work there for 39 years. They were blessed with two sons, Gary and Glen. Val spent a lot of his time fishing and spending time with family and friends. Val had many passions throughout his long and happy life. He was an avid gardener, and loved everything about his garden; planting almost every vegetable there was to enjoy throughout the year. Val retired when his grandchildren were young so he could spend all his time teaching them his valuable gardening and fishing skills. He was loved by all hisfamily and friends and will be missed dearly. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Sunday from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and on Monday at the church from 9:30 – 10:25 a.m. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Monday, December 2, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. with Fr. Philip Le celebrant. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Medicine Hat and District Food Bank, 532 South Railway Street SE, Medicine Hat, T1A 2V6. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Val Getz, 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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