October 14, 2014

By Obituaries on October 14, 2014.

.1933 ~ AMAN ~ 2014
Roy Melvin Aman, beloved husband of Betty Aman of Medicine Hat, passed away on Tuesday, October 7th, 2014 at the age of 80 years. Roy also leaves to cherish his memory his children, Glen (Rita) Aman, Faye (Don) Steinbach, and Gail (Dave) Bradford and their mother Velva, John (Jennifer) McLeod; eleven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother; and five sisters. Roy was predeceased by two sisters. Roy was one of a large family raised on the farm north of Irvine. Roy battled serious heart-related illnesses most of his life, but he still loved his sports especially curling and baseball. He also loved spending time outdoors and camping as well as the company of his family and friends. Roy was able to establish his own company and was very proud of this accomplishment. A Private Gathering for family and friends will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Roy’s memory may be made to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation, #124, 430 – 6th Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 2S8. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Roy Aman. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, “The Chapel in the Park”, locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599

.1933 ~ HAMEL ~ 2014
Norman Christopher Hamel of Medicine Hat passed away on Tuesday, October 7th, 2014 at the age of 81 years. The Funeral Service was held Saturday at St. Barnabas Anglican Church. Memorial gifts in Norman’s name may be made to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre or the Tom Baker Cancer Centre. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Norman Hamel. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, “The Chapel in the Park”, locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599

.1942~ GARDINER~ 2014
With her heart full of love for the family she adored, Barbara Anne Gardiner passed peacefully Saturday, October 11th, 2014 in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Loving wife and co-captain to Grant, Barb was the daughter of Evelyn and Ed Deering, ‘favorite’ sister to Marlene (Vern). She was also the amazing mom to Gary, Catherine, Bruce (Michele), Debbie (Albert), Bob (Kandi), Susan (Mike) and Lori (Harlan), and proud Grandma G to grandkids: Carlye (Wacey), TJ (CJ and great grandson Wyatt), Robbie, Jay, Greg, Jordyn, Jenn, Connor, Shannon, Andrea, Blake, Brooke, Colby, Sydni, Drew, Caiden and Grant. Born and raised in Medicine Hat, Barb shared her quick wit and light-hearted nature with her wide and wonderful group of friends and family. Barb was pre-deceased by infant granddaughter Erin, great nephew Will, and her dad Ed (Pa) Deering. An alumni of the infamous Elm street gang, kinettes, shrine ladies and the Gull Lake Happy Hour Club, Barb lived her life without judgment, fuss or fanfare. Never questioned was Barb’s unwavering commitment to her grand family. Through sporting events, grads, recitals, birthday socks, holidays at the lake, she cared for us all, welcoming everyone: the kids’ friends, children of friends, friends of friends, relatives new and old. At this special time of Autumn, we give enormous thanks for the beautiful lady we were proud to call wife, mom, grandma, great grandma and, most of all, friend. The Funeral Service will be held at FIFTH AVENUE MEMORIAL UNITED CHURCH, on Wednesday, October 15th, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. In lieu of flower the family is asking that memorial gifts in Barbara’s memory may be made to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre, 666 – 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6 or to the Shriners Crippled Children’s Hospital 5225 – 101 Street NW Calgary, Alberta T3L 1S4. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Barbara Gardiner. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, “The Chapel in the Park”, locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599

.1945~ STRAARUP~ 2014
Isabel Straarup lost her 12-year battle against ovarian cancer on October 10, 2014 at Medicine Hat, Alberta. Isabel was born and raised in Apple Hill, Ontario by parents Duncan and Myrtle Christie. Upon completion of high school, Isabel attended Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario receiving her BA. She went on to receive her teaching degree from UBC. Ken and Isabel moved to Medicine Hat in 1977, where Isabel taught ECS in Seven Persons. When Ken and Stan opened Main Floor Carpets in 1985, Isabel volunteered to do the books to help them get started. She ended up working there until the time of her passing. She was very passionate about her work – the last five years she was almost continuously on chemo, but kept working every day. She was determined not to let cancer take over her life. Isabel is survived by her husband and best friend, Ken; children, Michael (Stephanie) Brennan, Tammy (Kevin) Teslyk, and Jason (Erin) Straarup. Ken and Isabel have been blessed with six precious grandsons – Caden, Nathan and Zachary Teslyk, Ryler and Avery Straarup, and Jake Brennan. Isabel is also survived by her brother, Donald (Diane) Christie; as well as Ken’s brothers, sister, and parents, Stig and Hanne Andersen. Isabel loved family dinners and took pride in setting a beautiful table (we will remember the tablecloths!). Ken and Isabel enjoyed a number of fabulous trips, especially the family trips to Barbados and Bahamas, where Tammy and Kevin lived, and the most recent family camping trip. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road S.E., on Thursday October 16, 2014 at 1:00 pm with Gary W. Goran officiating. Memorial gifts in Isabel’s memory may be made to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre, 666 – 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Isabel Straarup. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, “The Chapel in the Park”, locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599

.GREEN
Olinda Green of Brooks passed away peacefully at Sunrise Gardens on September 28, 2014 at the age of 98 years. She leaves to cherish her memory, sons Edward (Carol) of Brooks, Richard (Shiela) of Surrey, B.C. and one daughter Jane (Dennis) Zuback of Brooks, two grandchildren Tony (Dawn) of Medicine Hat and Teri-Lee (Stacy Inness) Green of Grande Cache, Alberta, three great grandchildren Sydney, Jordan and Matt of Medicine Hat and numerous special nephews and nieces. She was born in Thelma, Alberta on October 8, 1915 and was predeceased by her husband Edward (Ted) Green in 1978; her parents Fred and Emma Hauck, brothers Fred, Ed, Dave and sisters Hilda, Emma and Esther. Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 AM on October 15 at Hillside Cemetery. For further information or to send condolences please visit http://www.thomsfuneralhome.com or call (403) 501-1010.

.KUMM
Sharon Lee Kumm of Medicine Hat, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2014, at the age of 71 years, reunited with her best friend and life long love, Bill. She leaves to cherish her memory three children, Murray (Jennifer) Kumm of Medicine Hat, Lorena (Doug) Venechuk of Spring Coulee and Don (Renae) Kumm of Sooke, B.C.; six grandchildren, Megan and Jamieson Kumm; Chelsea and Kodie Venechuk; Correy Ward and Alex Kumm; two brothers; Leroy (Heather) Oberten and Stan (Myrna) Oberten; two sisters, Kay (Tony) Wintoniak and Marg (Bill – deceased) Forrest as well as numerous nieces and nephews and her best friend, “Sammy dog”. She was predeceased by her husband Bill on August 26, 2006 and by her parents, Frank and Gladys Oberten. Sharon was born June 26, 1943 in Claresholm AB. She spent her entire childhood in the Claresholm area and graduated high school in 1961. Sharon attended Nursing School in Calgary and worked as a Registered Nursing Aide in Elnora, AB. In July 1964 she met Bill Kumm and they were married on Sept 25, 1965. Sharon stayed home and raised 3 kids until she returned to the workforce fulltime as a cook in the early 90’s. She retired from Zellers in 2009. Sharon enjoyed spending time with her kids, grandkids, her Sammy-Dog, family and friends. She will be sadly missed by many. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. with Dr. David Skidmore officiating. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the S.P.C.A. – 55 Southwest Drive SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8E8 or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, NWT and Nunavut #124 – 430 6th Ave. SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 2S8 or to the charity of your choice. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Sharon Kumm, 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

.Out of respect for the late Barbara Gardiner, Mackenzie Drugs will be closed on Wednesday October 15th from 12:00 – 4:30 pm. We apologize for any inconveniences. Thank you.

.RENEE BIRD (NEE GALE)
1918 ~ 2014
Mrs. Renee Verla Bird (nee Gale), beloved wife of the late Mr. William Bird, passed away peacefully at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Sunday, October 12, 2014, at the age of 96 years. Further announcements will follow upon completion of the arrangements. Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is COOK SOUTHLAND Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4V4. Telephone: 403-527-6455.

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