April 22, 2015

By Obituaries on April 22, 2015.

1920 ~ HIRSCH ~ 2015

Rose Marie Hirsch of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late John Hirsch, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, April 17th, 2015 at the age of 95 years. Rose leaves to cherish her memory her two daughters, Linda (Lloyd) Chandler of Calgary and Merle (Bryan) Ellerman of Medicine Hat; five grandchildren, Robert (Roxanne) McSherry, Debra (Randy) Deyton, Jennifer (Kris) Boehmer, Trevor Ellerman, Tracey (Rob) Van Dam; seven great grandchildren, Austin, Miles, Kenzie, Kolby, Jonathan, Tyler and Katelyn; son-in-law, Bob McSherry of Idaho; two sisters-in-law, Christine Hirsch and Frieda Hirsch; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Rose was predeceased by her husband, John; her daughter, Valerie McSherry; her parents, Mathias and Magdalena Hirsch; four brothers, Peter, Matt, Dean and Henry; and three sisters, Annie Himmelspeck, Emily Mickel and Eva Ernewein. Rose was born on January 20th, 1920 in Kingsford, Saskatchewan. She married John on January 19th, 1942 at Landau Church in Lampman, Saskatchewan. She was employed at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital from 1957 until her retirement in 1984, most of those years in the Lab. Rose's number one priority was her family, especially being an awesome grandmother. She enjoyed golf and dancing with John. Rose resided at the Riverview Care Centre for the last 4 and a half years. She will be lovingly remembered by all those who knew and loved her. Vigil Rites (Prayers) will be said at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. PATRICK'S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 238 – 2nd Avenue NE, on Thursday, April 23rd, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Tomy Manjaly, Celebrant. A private interment will take place at Redcliff Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Rose's memory may be made to the Medicine Hat Christian School, Resource Room Special Needs, 68 Rice Drive SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1B 3X2. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Rose Hirsch. 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

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1927 ~ ELSIE SCHNEIDER ~ 2015

Elsie Schneider of Medicine Hat, beloved wife for 63 years of the late Clarence Schneider, passed away on Tuesday, April 14th, 2015 at the age of 87 years. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL. Memorial gifts in Elsie's memory may be made to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Elsie Schneider. 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

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1932 ~ BURGESS ~ 2015

Elaine (Horst) Burgess of Medicine Hat, passed away on Thursday, April 16th, 2015 at the Carmel Hospice St. Joseph's Home in Medicine Hat at the age of 82 years. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. 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

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1941 ~ LUND ~ 2015

Joyce Marion Lund of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Al Lund, passed away on Friday, April 17th, 2015 at the age of 73 years. Joyce leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, Tammy Lund and Corinne O'Brien, both of Medicine Hat; three grandchildren, Haley O'Brien, Rachel O'Brien and Wylder Gunderman; one brother, John (Margaret) Rygh; one sister, Alice Grummett; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Joyce was predeceased by her husband, Al; her parents, Oly and Mary Rygh; and her siblings, Olga (Stewart) Sutherland, Kenneth Rygh, Clara (Jim) Thrower, Beatrice (George) Basik, twin sister Ruby Gray and Annie (Frank) Bahr; and brother-in-law, Nelson Grummett. Joyce was generous and kind – a one-of-a-kind lovable lady with an excellent sense of humor and an infectious laugh. She was a jack of all trades and her favorite tools were 'tape and string'. She was always ready to lend a helping hand and her door was always open for anyone (three generations resided in the family home). Joyce loved gardening and all of her animals. Her beloved pup, Lily, who was always by her side decided to stay with us. The Funeral Service will be held at the Windsor Chapel, 704 Windsor Street, Saskatoon, on Saturday, April 25th, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. with Sherry Oulette officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery with a luncheon to follow. A Come and Go Memorial Service will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #17, 702 – 2nd Street SE, Medicine Hat, on Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. The family extends an invitation to all who knew and loved her including the firefighters, EMS, police, doctors and nurses in Emergency, and all others who have been so helpful with donations and generosity to our family. You are all heroes! Memorial gifts in Joyce's memory may be made to Medicine Hat & District Health Foundation, Burn Unit, 666 – 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6. “OK Mom, fix this one with tape and string!” Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Joyce Lund. 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

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Always Remembered…

Last week Thursday, relatives and friends gathered at Hillcrest Church to celebrate the life of Sheila Avanthay. Her life was captured through family tributes by Dave and Judy and by heartfelt words from Pastor Bob McGougan… along with a faithful message and scripture readings, he shared in the love and devotion for a memorable friend. Wonderful musical selections chosen by Louis, were sung by Elyse on the piano. A reception followed in the church hall as everyone shared their remembrances of Sheila.
Praise and honour
To her Lord and Savior,
He has given new life
For eternal salvation.
Her Life Lived…
Her Life Cherished…
Her Life Honoured.
Courtesy of
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455

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Heartbreak Hotel

Robert James (Bob) Miller
of Medicine Hat, Alberta
died April 20, 2015.

A Thing Called Love
Bob was born to the late
Jim and Norah (Jones) Miller
April 24, 1948.

Always On My Mind
Bob will forever be remembered
by those who called him
Bobby, Molar, Uncle Bob,
Robert, Bob and Angus:
Bob’s partner Margret Carr
and her family;
Bob’s three sisters:
Marg (Dave) McDougall,
Jean (David) Nitchke,
Joan (Roy) Townend
and their families;
extended family;
and many friends.

Do You Know Who I Am
Hardworking and Kindhearted
Gruff, Stubborn and Proud
Determined, Brave and Private
A Devoted Son
A Loyal Partner
A Beloved Big Brother
A Teasing Uncle
A Good Friend

Hound Dog
Bob loved his family, friends,
crossword puzzles, his truck,
Elvis, and his little dog, Maggie.

Love Me Tender
Raise a glass –
Bob would want you to!
Remember the good times
he shared with you.

Return to Sender
At Bob’s request,
no service will take place.
There will be a private interment
at a later date.
Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2

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MILLER

Gary Lawrence Miller of Edmonton, formerly of Medicine Hat, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2015, at the age of 60 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Gary Miller, 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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MYRA ANDERSON

1923 ~ 2015
Myra Ethel Anderson of Medicine Hat passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice, Medicine Hat on April 2, 2015 at the age of 83 years. She leaves to cherish her memory her life partner, John Layton; sons, Raymond (Barbara) Anderson of Johannesburg [South Africa] and Lyle (Sandie) Anderson of Medicine Hat; four grandsons, Kyle (Kayla) Anderson and their son, Luke of Calgary, Josh (Brittany Clarke) Anderson of Taupo [New Zealand], Jon (Kassia) Anderson and their son, Daxton of Strathmore and Clark Anderson of Medicine Hat; sisters Nelda Wright and Marion Williams as well as the extended family and friends including her four-legged companions, Fred and Ben. Myra was born on April 23, 1932, in Walsh, Alberta to Stanley and Mary Ibbitson, the youngest of seven children and married Leonard Torwald Anderson in 1953. Together they farmed east of Medicine Hat as well as operating Co-op, All Risk and Cypress Insurance between 1958 and 1972. She was predeceased by her parents, husband Leonard and siblings George Ibbitson (in infancy), Norene Brown, Bette Schritt and Neil Ibbitson. She had a passion for family, gardening, genealogy and travel having visited the USA, Central America, Europe, Africa and Asia over the years. Relatives and friends are invited to join the family in a celebration of Myra’s life at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Friday, April 24, 2015 at 1:00 p.m., with Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson officiating. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Myra’s name may be directed to a charity of one’s choice. (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

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NORMAN TERRENCE "TERRY" RASMUSSEN

July 15, 1951 – April 7, 2015
Terry Rasmussen passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 7th, 2015 at the age of 63 in Passmore, BC.
Terry was born July 15th, 1951 in Medicine Hat, Alberta to parents Norm and Gloria Rasmussen. Terry was the eldest child of two including a sister, Trish.
He is survived by his wife of over 40 years Gwenyth Rasmussen and their two cats Lissa and Ruby. He is also survived by his mother Gloria Rasmussen of Bow Island, sister Trish (Peter) Putnam of Cochrane, AB, nephews Taylor, Marshall and Jordan Putnam as well as extended family and friends.
There will be no public service at this time. A wake will be organized with details to follow. Cremation has taken place in Nelson, British Columbia.
Online condolences may be expressed at http://www.thompsonfs

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Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service.

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STUBER

Vivian May Stuber of Medicine Hat, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2015, at the age of 92 years, beloved wife of the late Jack Stuber. She leaves to cherish her memory one son, Jack and Sharon Stuber of Medicine Hat; two grandchildren, Jason (Patti) Stuber and Kevin (Tina) Stuber; three great grandchildren, Katelyn, Colyssa and Sydney. She was predeceased by her husband, Jack Stuber in 1995 and by her parents Ruby and James Sallows. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday, April 22 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. A private graveside service will take place at Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society #102 Crestwood Square One, 1865 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z8 or to the Alzheimer Society 547 4th Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 0K7. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Vivian Stuber, 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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