July 20, 2015

By Obituaries on July 20, 2015.

1920 ~ MILLER ~ 2015

Bertha Ida Miller of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Benjamin "Ben" Miller, passed away on Tuesday, July 14th, 2015 at the age of 95 years. Bertha leaves to cherish her memory her children, Garry (Lynn) Miller and Carol (Bill) Nurcombe; five grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; one brother-in-law, Bill Westland; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Bertha was predeceased by her husband, Ben; her parents, John and Louise Liebig; three brothers; and two sisters. The Graveside Service will be held at SAAMIS PRAIRIE VIEW CEMETERY, 5160 Gershaw Drive SW, on Tuesday, July 21st, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Bob Findley officiating. Those wishing to attend, please meet inside the cemetery gates at 1:45 p.m. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Bertha Miller. 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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1928 ~ BAUER ~ 2015
Erna Edna Bauer passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends on Thursday, July 16th, 2015 at the Good Samaritan’s Society at the age of 87 years. Erna leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Glenda of Medicine Hat. She is also survived by one brother-in-law, Lloyd Schick; and two sisters-in-law, Caroline Bauer and Bertha Soderquist; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and several special friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Henry on August 8th, 1980; two infant sons, Charles in 1949 and Marvin in 1957; her parents, Raymond and Bertha Hippe; one sister, Adella Schick; two brothers, Edmund and Richard Hippe; and in-laws, Henry (Rosina) Bauer, Edward (Katie) Schmitt, John Bauer, Gottfried (Lydia) Kelln, Paulina “Rose” Retzer, Fred Bauer, Jack (Mary) Bauer and Charlie (Dorothy) Bauer. Erna was born, raised and educated in the Mendham, Saskatchewan area. She married Henry on April 14th, 1948 and together they farmed 3 miles east of Burstall before retiring to Burstall in 1975. Erna moved to Medicine Hat in 1981 after Henry's passing. She enjoyed gardening, quilting, crocheting and traveling. Erna was very involved in the church with choir and preparing funeral and other lunches. She will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by all those who knew her. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Monday from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. and at VICTORY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2793 Southview Drive SE on Tuesday from 12:00 until 12:55 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at VICTORY LUTHERAN CHURCH, on Tuesday, July 21st, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Jim Bredesen and Diaconal Minister Lila de Waal co-officiating. A Private interment will take place at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Erna's memory may be made to Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation, 124, 430 – 6th Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, AB, T1A 2S8 or to Alzheimer Society, 547 – 4th Street SE, Medicine Hat, AB, T1A 0K7. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Erna Bauer. 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)528-2599Â¥

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1932 ~ HAGEMEISTER ~ 2015
Everett "Frank" Franklin Hagemeister, beloved husband of Mary "Betty" Hagemeister of Medicine Hat, passed away on Friday, July 17th, 2015 at the age of 82 years. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Tuesday from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. and at RIVER VALLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH (formerly Christ the King Assembly), 1101 Queen Street SE, on Wednesday from 12:00 until 12:55 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at RIVER VALLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Mark Borrows and Pastor Ken Roset co-officiating. A private interment will take place at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Frank Hagemeister. 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)528-2599Â¥

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Mr. Fred Schaan, beloved husband of Marlene Schaan, passed away peacefully while surrounded with love by his family at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, at the age of 80 years. Fred was born June 12, 1935 in Zelma, Saskatchewan, an identical twin brother to andy. Fred moved with his family to various communities throughout the western provinces before finally settling in Medicine Hat. in June of 2013, he married his longtime sweetheart, Marlene and their relationship continued to flourish. Fred owned and operated a charter business and enjoyed life behind the wheel. He was a man deeply connected to his family and devoted to his faith as a member of holy Family parish. Fred enjoyed going to the mall for coffee, traveling and watching hockey as he was an avid Tigers fan. He was a unique man with a wonderful sense of humor and quick wit and will be dearly missed. Fred was family oriented and was loved by his family as much as he loved them. Besides his wife Marlene, he is survived by his children, Tammy Carriere, Dale Schaan, Kevin Schaan and Lanny Whiteford; Marlene’s children, Jason (Stacey) Daffy and Jeremy Daffy; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; sisters, Annie and Margie and twin brother, Andy as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Christian and Lillian Schaan and step-father, Anthony Schaan; 3 brothers, 5 sisters and a son-in-law, Perry Whiteford. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Sunday, July 19, 2015, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and again one hour prior to the service. The Funeral service will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel on Monday, July 20, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. with life Celebrant Gerry Getz officiating. interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) Memorial donations in Fred’s name may be made directly to the Medicine Hat & District Health Foundation (Palliative Care), 666 – 5th street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6 or to the SPCA, 55 Southwest Drive S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 8E8. 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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Mary Catherine Becker

(Mom)
Mary Catherine Becker was born on January 7th, 1922 in Abbey, Saskatchewan to James Haggart and Catherine McQuarrie from Nova Scotia. She was born as the first daughter into what became a large family of 12. She is predeceased by her brothers, Daniel, David, James, Bennie, Charlie, and George; her sisters, Lorraine, Lillian, and Margery; her father, James; her mother, Catherine; her first husband, James Chapman; her second husband, Alexander Becker; and her grandson, Graeme Porter. Mary is survived by her daughter, Myrna (Keith) Porter and their children, Sean and his son, Keenan, Devin (Alexandria) and their son, Xavior, and Kendra; her daughter, Norma Jean Lindsay (Ray Fewer) and her children, Brad and Kimberly; her daughter, Edith (Tim) Peddly; her sister, Pearl Becker; her brother, Wayne Haggart; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mom lived a full and happy life. She worked hard growing up in Abbey to earn enough money to be able to go to Normal School in Moose Jaw to become a school teacher. She taught in one room schools and enriched many children’s lives. She met her first husband, Jim Chapman at this time in her life and had a beautiful daughter, Myrna. Tragedy struck and she lost her love in an overturned canoe in the South Saskatchewan River while they were living in Empress, Alberta.
Mom struggled through this and eventually married Alexander Becker and had two more children, Norma and Edith. They moved to Gull Lake and farmed just north of Carmichael, Saskatchewan. They farmed and raised cattle. Mom was very industrious and she and Alex were able to build a good life in Gull Lake, involved in the community and making many treasured friendships.
In 1978 they moved to Medicine Hat where they settled into the community. They travelled to many places and were involved with the Hill Billy Band, Citizen's Advocacy, bowling, and the Moose. Mom continued her love of painting and writing.
She loved her children and grandchildren and spent many hours moulding them into loving and responsible adults. She always had time for everyone, and always had a pot of soup or a cup of tea available and readily offered. She kept busy canning, sewing, cooking, and cleaning. She never let anything get her down. She kept contact with family through letters and maintained friendships from her days at Normal School in Moose Jaw.
As age began to catch up both her and Alex moved to the Valleyview Care Centre and she lost Alex after 62 years of marriage.
Mom passed away on Friday, July 17th, 2015 peacefully at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital Palliative Care Unit. She will be sadly missed because she was the rock and the foundation that instilled us with the importance of love, forgiveness, family, hard work and the beauty of all that surrounds us.
The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Tuesday, July 21st, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Memorial gifts in Mary's memory may be made to Alberta Heart and 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 Mary Becker. 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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SCHORR

David Schorr, of Medicine Hat passed away peacefully on the Palliative Care Unit of the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Thursday, July 16, 2015 at the age of 80 years. Dave leaves to cherish his memory his sisters, Leah MacDonald of Red Deer and Alma (Ray) Becker of Medicine Hat; eleven nieces, nephews and their spouses as well as numerous great nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Christian and Christina Schorr; two brothers, Edwin in infancy and Arthur April 2, 2010; two sisters, one in infancy and Mary Rieder on November 19, 2014; two brothers-in-law, Norm MacDonald and Leo Rieder; three nephews, Manny Rieder, Ricky Becker, and Larry Becker. David was born February 8, 1935 on the family farm south of Irvine where he was raised and educated. He farmed alongside his brother Art until 1972. They then sold the farm and moved to the Crestwood area in Medicine Hat. Dave worked at the Department of Transportation for awhile, and enjoyed gardening, playing schmear, aggravation, fishing, attending ball games, brandings and visiting family and friends. When Art was alive the two of them enjoyed going to Banff and even further into B.C. Dave moved from his Crestwood home to Chinook Village in 2003 and a few years after Art passed away he moved to Meadowlands and then to Masterpiece. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Monday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and on Tuesday from 12 noon – 12:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Pastor Shane Hein officiating. Interment will follow in the Prairie View Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, Medicine Hat and District Branch 102 73 7th Street SE, Medicine Hat. T1A 1J2 or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta Rm 124 Professional Building 430 6th Avenue SE, Medicine Hat T1A 2S8. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: David Schorr, 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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