November 27, 2014

By Obituaries on November 27, 2014.

.1923 ~ SOMMERSTAD ~ 2014
George B. Sommerstad of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of Florence Sommerstad, passed away on Tuesday, November 25th, 2014 at the age of 91 years. George also leaves to cherish his memory his two sons, Donald of Red Deer and David (Donna) of Medicine Hat; four grandchildren, Shauna (Greg) Murray and their children, Ashlee and Cody, Steven (Jessica), Sara (Devin) Stenhouse and their children, Jada and Abby, and Peter (Kim Gazdag); one brother, Clarence (Rose); one sister-in-law, Dell Sommerstad; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. George was predeceased by his parents, Ole Sommerstad and Mildred Sandeman; one daughter-in-law, Brenda Campbell; and one brother, Harold. George worked in the oilfields near Leduc in the 1940’s and later moved to Medicine Hat. He was employed by the City of Medicine Hat as Gas Superintendent until retiring in 1987. George was a lifetime member of the Oilman’s Club. He loved curling and golfing (at age 90 he golfed his age). George spent many winters in Arizona. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Saturday, November 29th, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Interment will take place at a later date at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in George’s memory may be made to Canadian Diabetes Association, #102, 73 – 7th Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1J2. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading George Sommerstad. Radio funeral announcement can be heard on Friday around 11:35 a.m. on 93.7 Praise FM. 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

.HELEN FAY SCHLENKER
(NEE WALKER)
December 31, 1949 – November 2, 2014
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Helen Schlenker on November 2, 2014, at the age of 64 years. Helen will be lovingly remembered by her sons, Troy Walker (Megan) of Calgary and Kevin Walker (Jennifer) of Stony Plain. She will also be greatly missed by her grandchildren, Jacqueline (Justin), Jordan, Abigail, and Courtney; great-grandson, Reid; and of course, her dog, Tucker. Helen is also survived by her siblings, Christine Billey (Al) of Edmonton, Glen Walker (Suzie) of Lillooet, B.C., and Rose Zinck of Medicine Hat, as well as her many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father Kenneth Walker; mother Dorothy Walker, and stepmother, Eleanor Walker. Helen grew up in various small towns in Southern Alberta, with the family eventually settling in Medicine Hat. When she was 18, she left home for Edmonton and over the next few years even lived as far as Dawson City, Yukon. She returned again to Medicine Hat at the age of 28 and spent a number of years in Richmound as well. Helen was a Land Administrator with C.N.R.L. until she took ill in 2011. She was very passionate about gardening, crafting and decorating, and was very proud of her side business, “The Studio”. A memorial service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Friday, November 28, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant David Townsend. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, 15 Colonel Baker Place, Calgary, AB, T2E 4Z3. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Helen Schlenker, 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

.MOGCK
Charles “Charlie” Leonard Mogck passed away on Monday, November 24, 2014, at the age of 83 years, beloved husband of Adeline Mogck of Medicine Hat. He also leaves to cherish his memory, his daughter, Roxanne Plante; his son-in-law, Darryl Plante; two grandchildren, Kenedi and Landon; one brother, Melvin (Muriel) Mogck; one sister, Vivian (Lawrence) Waldbauer; one sister-in-law, Victoria Mogck as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Jacob and Erna Mogck and one brother, Garry Mogck. Charlie touched many with his kind and gentle soul and could always find the bright side of a situation often cracking little jokes that made us laugh. Charlie worked as a mechanic, and had many hobbies including wood working, music, horseshoes, and fishing. Spending time with family and friends meant the world to him and he will be truly missed. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Thursday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Friday from10:00 to 10:55 a.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Friday, November 28, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, NWT and Nunavut #124 – 430 6th Ave. SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 2S8. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Charlie Mogck, 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

.NANCY G. GARRISON

June 29, 1957 ~ November 21, 2014

Nancy Gertrude Garrison (nee Alstad) passed away with her loved ones nearby at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Friday, November 21, 2014, at the age of 57. Nancy was born June 29, 1957, along with her twin sister, Jane in Grostenquin, France. She lived many places over the years, moving with her military family. After living on her own in Grande Prairie, Nancy moved back to Comox to be near friends she made there. Through church involvement, Nancy met the love of her life, (Benny) Joe Garrison. They were married in the Cardston Alberta Temple in 1980 and were blessed with their son Blain in 1982. They moved to Medicine Hat in 1985 to be near Joe’s family. Nancy cared lovingly for her husband while he battled progressive M.S. After Joe’s passing in 1991, Nancy put herself through college and became the first college graduate from both families with a diploma in Business Administration. She went on to work in administrative positions, most recently at CFB Suffield. Many knew her smiling face at the Movie Gallery. She loved to go to the movie theatre and have her unbuttered popcorn. Nancy was an avid 10 pin bowler and loved to golf. She used her creative hands in tole painting, embroidery, quilting, calligraphy and other needlework. Forever faithful and active in her church, Nancy held teaching and leadership positions for many years. Family and friends from all areas of her life were very important to her and she was always there for anyone in their time of need. In the past year during her time at Sunnyside, Nancy kept a positive outlook and built great friendships. She always had a joke to share, a listening ear with the caregivers and looked out for other residents when she could. Nancy will be forever remembered in the hearts of her family, son, Blain and Nakai Garrison; granddaughter, Kali; step-son, David, sister, Karen Alstad (Dennis Jervah); in-laws, Robert (Judy) Garrison; sister-in-law, Erma Garrison (Terry Rattai); nieces and nephews, Arlene & Denise Jervah, Pamela & Cameron McNulty, Jai Garrison, Daniel Langlois, Morgan Wiebe; Nakai’s parents, Keenie & Lyle Town; best friend, Cheryl (Allen) MacDonald & family; & many dear friends. Nancy was predeceased by her twin sister, Jane; husband, Joe; parents, Harry & Arlene Alstad; brother, Rick Alstad; brother-in-law, Bobby-Jay Garrison; nieces, Amanda & Cara McNulty. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so one hour prior to the Funeral Service at?the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1865 Division Avenue N.E., Medicine Hat on Thursday, November 27, 2014, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. The Funeral Service will commence at 12:00 p.m. with interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) If friends so desire, donations in Nancy’s name may be made to the MSA Coalition https://www.multiplesystematrophy.org/research/ or the MS Society, 101 – 1201 Kingsway Avenue S.E., Medicine Hat, AB. T1A 2Y2. Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455. Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455

.PUDWELL
Lloyd “Luke” Patrick Pudwell passed away on Friday, November 21, 2014, at the age of 80 years, beloved husband of Mary Ellen Pudwell of Okotoks formerly of Irvine. He also leaves to cherish his memory, his children, Kelly Pudwell, Curt (Heidi) Pudwell and Serena (Todd) Rowland; five grandchildren, Brett (Jenny), Shay, MacKenzie, Abby and Adam; two sisters, Loretta (Bill) McCulley and Betty (Billy) Hoff, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Louise Pudwell and one sister, Margery (Herb) Stojke. Lloyd was born in Schuler on March 17, 1934. He started school in Schuler before moving to Medicine Hat where the family ran the Bridge Street Service. During this time Lloyd played many sports and loved them all. After school and playing Junior hockey he returned back home and began working at the Dominion Glass Factory in Redcliff. It is here that he met Mary Ellen Martin and they were married on December 10, 1956. They bought their first farm in Bowell and then moved to the farm north of Irvine in 1969 where they remained until their retirement in 2002. They have spent the past 12 years in Okotoks. Lloyd enjoyed many sports but had a special love for hockey. He coached in Irvine for a number of years and was fortunate to coach two of his grandsons. He was a hardworking and generous man that loved the simple things in life: a cold beer, candy, black licorice, shopping and time visiting with family and friends. His most cherished moments were those spent with his grandchildren and a prouder Grandpa you could not find. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Thursday from 12:00 to 12:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Thursday, November 27, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to Prostate Cancer Canada, 2 Lombard Street, 3rd Floor, Toronto, ON. M5C 1M1. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Luke Pudwell, or you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence.

.VERNICE STROBEL
1924 ~ 2014
The family of Vernice Strobel announce her peaceful passing which occurred at the Good Samaritan Society – South Ridge Village on Saturday, November 22, 2014, at the age of 90 years. Vernice’s life will be celebrated in the spring of 2015 and will be announced at that time. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.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