March 23, 2015

1919 ~ COVE ~ 2015

Frances Cove of Medicine Hat, passed away on Tuesday, March 17th, 2015 at the age of 95 years. The Funeral Service was held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL on Friday at 2:00 p.m. Memorial gifts in Fran’s memory may be made to the Parkinson Society of Southern Alberta. 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

1927 ~ SAWATZKY ~ 2015

Ruth Sawatzky of Medicine Hat passed away on Tuesday, March 17th, 2015 at the age of 87 years. The Funeral Service was held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, on Friday with Reverend Mark Bolender officiating. Memorial gifts in Ruth’s memory may be made to Whispering Pines Camp. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Ruth Sawatzky. 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

1939 ~ MEEK ~ 2015

Mr. Kenneth “Ken” Meek, beloved husband of Mrs. Patricia Meek of Medicine Hat, passed away on Wednesday, March 18th, 2015 at the age of 75 years. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements 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

1946 ~ WAUGH ~ 2015

Mrs. Adina “Diane” Waugh, beloved wife of Mr. Samuel “Sam” Waugh, passed away on Friday, March 20th, 2015 at the age of 69 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed by

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

1948 ~ PITCHER ~ 2015

Dee Lavern Pitcher of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of Lynda Pitcher, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, March 14th, 2015 at the age of 66 years. Dee also leaves to cherish his memory his 6 children, Kristen, Brent, Kerri, Cameron, Chad (Paige) and Katie; two brothers, Leron (Sharon) Pitcher and Kent (Donna) Pitcher; one sister, Rhea (Don) Card all of Cardston, AB; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Dee was predeceased by his parents Willis and Ethel; and two sisters, Charlene Shields and Karen Scanlon. Dee was born on November 28th, 1948 in Cardston, AB and was the youngest of six children. He graduated from Cardston High School in 1967 and served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Scotland from 1968-1970. Dee graduated from Brigham Young University in 1973 with an undergrad degree in Psychology. He met Lynda while attending B.Y.U. They got married on May 8th, 1973 in the Cardston Temple of the Church. Dee then graduated from Queens University in Kingston, ON in 1976. Lynda and Dee then made the move to Medicine Hat where he joined the firm of McLean McDonald Wiedemann & Pitcher and practiced law until a car accident in 1998 forced his retirement. Dee’s passion was soft ball. He also loved to travel, hunt, golf, and ride motorcycles and four wheelers. He was a talented wood worker and builder. Dee was a brilliant lawyer and well respected in his profession. He was a devoted husband and father; his family was everything to him. Dee was a very active member of his church, serving as a counselor in the bishopric from 2000-2001 and as Bishop of the 1st Ward in Medicine Hat from 2001-2007. The Funeral Service will be held at CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, 7 Sierra Boulevard SW, on Saturday, March 21st, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. with Bishop Jordan Mulholland officiating. Interment will take place at Cardston Cemetery, Cardston, Alberta at 5:00 p.m. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Dee Pitcher. 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

1960 ~ KOCH ~ 2015

Daniel “Danny” Koch of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of Heather Koch (née Maser), passed away peacefully on Monday, March 16th, 2015 at the age of 54 years. The Funeral Service will be held today at FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 359 – 9th Street SE, at 1:00 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. A private interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Daniel’s memory may be made to Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada or to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation or to the Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Daniel Koch. 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

ERMAN, Eugene Tommy

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Eugene “Gene” Tommy Erman suddenly in his home on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at the age of 65 years. He was born on December 15, 1949 in Maple Creek, SK to parents Jacob and Annie Erman of Golden Prairie, SK. He was predeceased by his parents; and brother Owen Wells Arlo; and numerous extended family. Gene leaves to cherish his memory his three children, Jeffrey (Sherri), Bree (Trevor) and Kristine (Ian); grandchild Brooklynn; sister Trenna; and beloved cats Emily and Sheeba. Gene was raised in Golden Prairie, SK on the farm where his heart always remained. He had a passionate interest in rodeo, the Saskatchewan Roughriders and WHL. Gene was an avid reader and kept the Regina librarians busy. He loved travelling, the Humane Society and Tim Horton’s coffee. His kind and generous heart touched many people and he will be greatly missed. A CELEBRATION OF GENE’S LIFE will be held at Regina Funeral Home, Hwy #1 East, Regina, SK on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. Donations in memory of Gene may be made to the Regina Humane Society, P.O. Box 3143, Regina, SK S4P 3G7. Family and friends are invited to sign the online obituary and tributes page at http://www.regina-memorial.ca. Arrangements entrusted to

Regina Funeral Home, Highway #1 East. 306-789-8850

FOSS

Mr. Earl Ingbert Foss of Foremost (Bow Island Pleasant View Lodge) passed away peacefully with his wife, Rose and family by his side on Wednesday, March 18, 2015, at the age of 91 years. He also leaves to cherish his memory his children, Yvonne (Andy) VanLanduyt, Wayne (Carlene) Foss, Deanna (Dennis) Huisman and Rosanne (Dale) Webster; his grandchildren, Christine (Nathan) and their daughter, Lorelei; David; Melanie and her daughter, Lauren; Alissa; Cara (Lee) and their children Cole, Rhys and Chase; Justin; Matthew (Raylene); Danny (Amanda); Bradley (Alyson) and their children, Kalus, Draaven, Dhaylin and Ashtyn; and Cody; two sisters, Zada Beingessner and Darlene (Ed) Coates as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Beatrice and Joe Foss; one grandson, Dalton Foss and his stepfather, Ted Koller. Growing up Earl had various jobs that took him many places. As his heart was always in farming, he returned home where he met the love of his life. Earl and Rose (Harty) were married November 3, 1949. They celebrated 65 years of marriage. In his adult years, Earl’s happiest days were spent farming and enjoying time with family and friends. His free time was spent playing bridge, hunting, fishing, curling and golf. His passion for golf continued right up until this past year. Their travels took them to Hawaii and Mesa, Arizona where they met and made many good friends. Earl was well known to always have a new joke for those who had time to listen. He had a good sense of humor that carried right to his last days at Pleasant View Lodge and Bow Island Health Center. A private family funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, March 21, 2015. Interment will take place in the Foremost Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Foremost Community Hall, Box 94, Foremost, Alberta T0K 0X0. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Earl Foss, 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

Jim will be missed…

Last week family and friends united at Cook’s to celebrate the life of a well respected man, Jim Bailey. Rev. Helen Reid led the ceremony and offered much comfort in her thoughtful words and prayers… a strong presence of Lion’s Members were in attendance in recognition of Jim’s longtime, dedicated service… a video tribute filled with pictures and memories captured the essense of Jim’s life and took everyone on a trip down memory lane… close friends and colleagues, Merv and Bert spoke warmly of Jim and shared their heartfelt thoughts… the celebration continued on into the afternoon at the reception that followed.

It broke our hearts to lose you,

But you didn’t go alone;

For part of us went with you

The day God called you home.

His Life Lived…

His Life Cherished…

His Life Honoured.

Courtesy of

Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455

RONALD BELANGER

1942 ~ 2015

With his loving wife, Rita Glass by his side, Ron Belanger passed away peacefully at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Thursday, March 19, 2015, at the age of 73 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his daughter, Nicole Reavis and grandchildren, Harrison and Campbell; step-son, Richard (Katie) Glass and grandson, Brett; step-daughter, Charlene Glass and grandchildren, Jordan, Amanda and Jayda; step-son-in-law, Eric Russell. He is also survived by his wonderful sisters, Jackie Lazure, Dianne Dalle, Ginette Comte, Bernadette Hennekam; many nieces and nephews; special cousins, Lorraine and Larry Lozo as well as in-laws, Malcolm and Vicki Glass and many great friends. He will also be missed by his beloved pet, Kaylee. Ron was predeceased by his parents, Leopold and Lucille Belanger; sisters, Nicole Fizzell, Gertrude Dreger and Pauline Moreau. A Celebration of Ron’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant Gerry Getz officiating. A time of fellowship will follow thereafter in the Cook Southland Reception Facility. Family wish to extend their heartfelt appreciation to the doctors and nurses on the 5th and 6th floors at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital for the care that Ron received during his stay. If friends so desire, tributes in memory of Ron may be made directly to the Medicine Hat & District Health Foundation, c/o Medicine Hat Hospital Palliative Care Unit, 666 – 5 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6. (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.

Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455

TUMBACH

Edward Matthew Tumbach of Medicine Hat passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2015, at the age of 77 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Elizabeth (nee Geissler); his children, Marilyn (Larry) Heard of Cabri, Marlene (Robert) Metz of Richmound, Yvonne Metz, Gail (Jay) Syverson all of Medicine Hat and Dwayne (Sherrilyn) Tumbach of Leader; sixteen grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; two brothers, Alex (Mary) Tumbach and George (Louaine) Tumback all of Swift Current; four sisters, Mary Bachmeier, Katherine Tumbach both of Medicine Hat, Regina (Joe) Geissler of Swift Current and Betty (Gerald) Slessor of Reston, Manitoba as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Jacobina and George Tumbach and two brothers (Michael and Joey) and one great grandson. Edward was born in Cabri, Saskatchewan on July 25, 1937 – the third child to George and Jacobina. He was raised in the Lemsford area where he started farming with his dad. On February 23, 1960, he married the love of his life, Elizabeth Geissler in Lancer in a triple wedding together with one sister and one brother. Ed and Eliz settled in Leader where they raised their five children and operated their family farm for 60 years. His passions were farming, attending auctions, antiquing, camping and playing cards. Ed and Eliz moved to Medicine Hat in 1980 where he continued suitcase farming and in the winter, enjoyed vacationing in Arizona until his health prevented further travels. Ed was a proud, strong but very gentle man and will be missed by many. He was a proud father and cherished the time spent with all his grandchildren. 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 at the church on Monday from 10:00 a.m. – 10:55 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 St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church (238 2nd Ave N.E.) on Monday, March 23, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Kevin Tumback celebrant. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Carmel Hospice (St. Joseph’s Home) c/o 156 – 3 St. NE, Medicine Hat, T1A 5M1, Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre (Medicine Hat Regional Hospital) c/o 666 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4H6 or the charity of your choice. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Edward Tumbach, 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