September 29, 2015

By Obituaries on September 29, 2015.

1924 ~ SCHIMPF ~ 2015

Hilda Schimpf of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Harold Schimpf, passed away on Monday, September 21st, 2015 at the age of 91 years. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL. Memorial gifts in Hilda's memory may be made to the Good Samaritan Society or to the Alzheimer's Society. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Hilda Schimpf. 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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1925 ~ ORTT ~ 2015

Although we are sad, we are also glad that “Freddie” (Arleen Frida) Ortt has gone to be with her Lord. After nearly 17 years of suffering the effects of dementia Freddie was called home on September 24th, 2015, at the age of 89 years. She spent 11 years in care at Good Samaritan Society, Southridge Village, Medicine Hat.
Freddie was predeceased by her husband of nearly 68 years, Bill Ortt; as well as her parents and siblings. She leaves behind her sons, Terry and Richard; daughter, Bonnie and son-in-law, David Bertsch; as well as her grandchildren, Nicole (Aaron) Wade, Monica (Adam) Larson, Michelle (Thomas) Yardley, Rick (Makoto) Ortt, Jr., Brent (Corinne Taylor) Bertsch, Darren (Erin) Bertsch, and Krystal (Neil) Fandrick. Although she didn’t know them, she also had seven great-grandchildren, Winter, Ava, Miarah, Grace, Wrenn, George, and Anayah – she would have enjoyed them so!!
She was born on November 3rd, 1925, near Grenfell, Saskatchewan. Freddie (a nickname given by her brothers) worked as a telephone operator before she met, fell in love with and married Bill in Grenfell on June 1st, 1946. They farmed in the Grenfell area for 43 years before retiring to Medicine Hat in 1989.
Freddie loved family, friends, and farming. She was a hard-working, fun-loving, out-going, creative, energetic little woman. She was passionate about gardening and created a farm yard that some would call the “Little Bouchard Gardens”. She enjoyed entertaining and was an awesome cook. She loved vacationing in Barbados with “her Willie”; they golfed, swam, walked, and enjoyed meeting people from all parts of North America.
Freddie had a firm faith in God. To serve her Lord and Savior she participated in the Lutheran Woman’s Missionary League, sang in the choir, created many beautiful banners, and sewed many quilts for Canadian Lutheran World Relief.
The funeral service and celebration of her life will take place at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 30th, 2015, at ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 515 Sprague Way SE, Medicine Hat, with Pastor Ken Edel officiating; fellowship and program to follow. A graveside service open to the public will be held at the Grenfell Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, October 2nd, 2015, with Pastor Gerald Bruce Anderson officiating; fellowship and program to follow. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church Building Fund, 515 Sprague Way SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 4A7 or to The Good Samaritan Society, 550 Spruce Way SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 4P1 or to the Canadian Lutheran World Relief, 600 – 177 Lombard Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3B 0W5.
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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1935 ~ ATKINSON ~ 2015

Born in Stockton on Tees, United Kingdom on August 24th, 1935, Betty Atkinson, beloved wife of Barry Atkinson of Medicine Hat, passed away on Wednesday, September 23rd, 2015 at the age of 80 years. Betty also leaves to cherish her memory her daughters, Karen (Ron) Lokaisingh and Bev (Kelly) Roach; seven grandchildren, Jillian (JD) Gaetan, Andrew (Ashley) Roach, Nigel, Emma, Sarah, Liam and Faith Lokaisingh; and one great granddaughter, Amelia; one sister, Pauline (Douglas) Currie; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Betty had a great sense of humor, even when her health started to decline. She loved animals and their house was never without at least one pet. She also loved to travel, Barry and Betty worked in Saudia Arabia for 5 years before retiring to Alberta. Betty saw many places during that time, including the UAE, Cyprus, Israel, Egypt, Thailand and Sri Lanka. She had many fond memories of these places and talked of them often. Betty was an active member of St. Barnabas Anglican Church as well as the Alpha Course. She made many friends throughout her life and will be terribly missed by all. The Funeral Service will be held at ST. BARNABAS ANGLICAN CHURCH, 635 – 4th Street SE, on Thursday, October 1st, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Canon D. Gene Packwood and The Reverend Dr. Dustin Resch co-officiating. A Private Interment will take place at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Betty's memory may be made to St. Barnabas Anglican Church Building Fund, 635 – 4th Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 0L1. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Betty Atkinson. 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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1940 ~ ANDERSON ~ 2015

Alwyn Anderson of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Floyd Anderson, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 25th, 2015 at the age of 75 years.
Alwyn was born and raised on a farm in Great Harwood, Lancashire, England. A wise woman, she was trained as a midwife and nurse and became a Registered Nurse in 1961. In 1966 she moved to Edmonton to marry Floyd on December 29th. After brief periods in Calgary and Suffield, they settled in Medicine Hat in 1973.
She began work as a nurse at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital in 1972 and became the Chief Stork in 1977 (Head Nurse and subsequently Manager of Labour and Delivery), a position she held until her retirement in 2000. She was a well respected nurse with a sense of humour who was well known for her wands, hats and ability to accurately predict the weight, sex and date of birth of babies. Alwyn was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992 and has since worked as an advocate, activist and supporter for other women coping with cancer locally, nationally and internationally. She was involved in the Canadian Breast Cancer Network, the Breast Cancer Survivors’ Network and the local group Life After Breast Cancer.
Always active, Alwyn was an avid hiker in her youth through to her involvement with the Tough Old Birds (TOBs), a hiking group for women over 50. She enjoyed walking, biking and she participated as a member of a local Dragonboat team and also paddled on a team composed entirely of breast cancer survivors. She practiced Tai Chi for decades and enjoyed tea and banter with her close Tai Chi friends on Saturdays. Alwyn was active in Toastmasters, and particularly enjoyed composing humorous speeches. More recently she was involved with PEO (Philanthropic Educational Organization), a group focused on advancing education for women. She loved a good cup of tea and had many varieties of tea close at hand. Alwyn also loved good food and enjoyed cooking different cuisines. A creative and fun granny, she loved dressing up and playing with her grandchildren. She was a strong, kind, generous, compassionate woman who was inclusive of everyone and was a mentor to many.
Alwyn leaves to cherish her memory her sons, Patrick (Amelia Correia) and their two children, Sophia and Lucas, and Scott; her sisters, Marie Wilson and Joan Simpson in the UK, Cynthia (Ian) Millar in the USA; her brothers, Hedley (Alice) Pickard, Duncan (Barbara) Pickard, and John (Peggy) Pickard, all in the UK; her close niece, Helen Simpson; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Alwyn was predeceased by her parents, Thomas and Elsie; her sister, Glenys (Raymond) Clough; her brother, Gordon Pickard; and her brothers-in-law, Arthur Wilson and James Simpson.
The Funeral Service will be held at ST. JOHN'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 504 – 2nd Street SE, on Friday, October 2nd, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. with Reverend Dr. Nancy Cocks officiating. We would like to make you aware of the construction on 2nd Street SE around St. John’s Presbyterian Church creating restricted parking.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Alwyn Anderson's name may be made to one or more of the following organizations: Life After Breast Cancer, c/o Sharon Campbell, 2313 – 19th Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 3X4; to Carmel Hospice c/o St. Joseph's Home, 156 – 3rd Street NE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5M1; or to AJ’s Loan Cupboard (Alan Joys Memorial Fund Society), Box 45006, McKenzie Drugs Postal Outlet, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 0B1.
Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Alwyn Anderson. 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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1949 ~ LUNN ~ 2015

Paulette Lunn of Medicine Hat, passed away on Saturday, September 26th, 2015 at the age of 66 years. Paulette also leaves to cherish her memory her son, Troy (Kelly Smith) Lunn; one granddaughter, Erin Lunn; one sister, Jean (Harold) Stockford; one brother-in-law, Cyril Kehoe; her companion, Steve Degrace; and her chosen sisters, Sharon, Elaine and Dianne and their families. Paulette was predeceased by her parents, Glenn and Frances Lunn; and one sister, Pearl Kehoe. A Celebration of Paulette's Life will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Thursday, October 1st, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Memorial gifts in Paulette's memory may be made to Canadian Cancer Society, 102 – 1865 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1Z8. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Paulette Lunn. 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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ERIC GACKLE

Eric Marvin Gackle passed away at the South Country Village in Medicine Hat on Thursday, September 24, 2015, at the age of 53 years. The Funeral Service will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Wednesday, September 30, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. 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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GERRIT HAAGSMA

September 04, 1924 – Sep 17, 2015 Gerrit Haagsma, late of Medicine Hat, passed away in Edmonton on September 17, 2015 at the age of 91 years. Born in Harlingen, the Netherlands, he immigrated to Canada with his wife Gerry in 1949. He loved music, playing the trumpet, the piano and organ in a variety of orchestras and bands, including the German-Canadian Harmony Club Band and the Elks Club Band. In his later years he authored a personal account of his wartime adventures in "A Bumpy Ride Through World War II". Gerrit is survived by his wife Gerry, children Joan (Terry) Allison, Robert, Diane Haagsma and Marvin (Jopy); seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral: 2:00 PM on Thursday, 24 Sep 2015 at West End Christian Reformed Church, 10015 149 St NW, Edmonton, AB, Edmonton.

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KRAUSE

Alma Krause passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2015, at the age of 78 years, beloved wife of Hugo Krause of Medicine Hat. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Thursday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Friday for one hour prior to the service. The funeral service will be held in St. Paul Lutheran Church (515 Sprague Way SE) on Friday, October 2, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Ken Edel officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the St. Paul Lutheran Church, 515 Sprague Way SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 4A7. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Alma Krause, 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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TEMPLIN

Ursula Regina Templin passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2015, at the age of 91 years, beloved wife of Otto Templin of Medicine Hat. She also leaves to cherish her memory their daughter, Susan Lawrence; two grandchildren, Chris (Krista Hilland) Lawrence and Sarah (Dustin) Theberge and their father, Patrick Lawrence. She was predeceased by her parents, Anton and Maria Toborek, brother Paul and sisters Angela and Sigrid.
Ursula trained as a registered nurse, practicing in Germany and then in Medicine Hat, upon immigrating to Canada. She retired in 1985, after working at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital and prior to that Sunnyside Nursing Home. She enjoyed spending time with family and caring for her grandchildren, who were the centre of her life. She was fortunate to be in good health, and was happily and stubbornly independent at home until the age of 90. She and her family appreciated the care that she received at the Riverview Nursing Home. Ursula will be remembered for her modern outlook on life, love of the outdoors, and her family.
A private time of remembrance will be held. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Ursula Templin, 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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THOMPSON

Bill was born on August 3, 1942 to George and Leona Thompson of Bow Island and entered into the loving arms of his Savior on September 24, 2015. Bill is survived by his wife of 52 years – Carol (Sweet). He also leaves to cherish his memory three children Carla (Shawn Jackson) of Vancouver, Aaron (Terry) of Kelowna, Willy (Tania) of Chestermere; six grandchildren Dan Vander Heiden, Sara (Jesse) Andreas, Dakota Thompson, Shelby Thompson, Kacy Thompson and Jared Thompson and one great grandson Cole Andreas; one brother Don Thompson and sisters Doris Bolig, Cindy Pearson and Sue (Mike) Williams as well as numerous bothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Bill was predeceased by his parents, brothers Bob Thompson, Charles Thompson, sister Sandy Wilson, niece Lisa Wilson, brothers-in-law Bernard Bolig and Bill Pearson. For the past 20+ years he has given selflessly and passionately to his Parkinson’s support group friends and family with both a positive attitude and tireless effort. Bill was always helping his many relatives, friends and neighbors with his acts of his kindness and love. He will be deeply missed by all. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and on Thursday from 12 noon – 12:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Thursday, October 1, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Glen Dueck officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Parkinson Society of Southern Alberta, #101, 928 Allowance Ave SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3G7. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Bill Thompson, 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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ZIEGENHAGEL

Brian Leslie Ziegenhagel of Medicine Hat, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2015, at the age of 61 years. He leaves to cherish his memory two children, Jake Ziegenhagel and Madison Ziegenhagel; two brothers, Garry (Wauneita) Ziegenhagel and Randy (Wendy) Ziegenhagel; three sisters, Mari-Lou Ziegenhagel, Donna Ziegenhagel (Doug) and Darleen Ziegenhagel as well as numerous nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, Adela and George Ziegenhagel; two brothers, Dennis and Richard and one sister, Shirley. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Larry Enslen officiating. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Brian Ziegenhagel, 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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