January 4, 2016

By Obituaries on January 4, 2016.

1920 ~ FAUSER ~ 2016

Fred Fauser, beloved husband of Ruth Fauser of Medicine Hat, passed away on Friday, January 1st, 2016 at the age of 95 years. Fred also leaves to cherish his memory his two sons and their families. The Funeral Service will be held at WUERFEL AUDITORIUM, 1720 Bell Street SW, on Saturday, January 9th, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Memorial gifts in Fred's memory may be made to South Country Village. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Fred Fauser. 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 ~ THOMPSON ~ 2015

George Adelbert THOMPSON passed away on December 27th, 2015 at the age of 90 years. The Funeral Service was held Saturday at the CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS with Bishop Jordan Mulholland conducting. Memorial gifts in Bert’s memory may be made to the Palliative Care Unit, c/o Medicine Hat & District Health Foundation. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Bert Thompson. 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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1926 ~ PALMER ~ 2015

Laverne "Bill" Palmer, beloved husband of Olive "Irene" Palmer of Medicine Hat, passed away on Thursday, December 31st, 2015 at the age of 89 years. Bill leaves to cherish his memory his five children and their families. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Memorial gifts in Bill's memory may be made to Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre or to the Alzheimer's Society. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Bill Palmer. 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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1931 ~ KNOBLICH ~ 2015

Reverend Harvey Knoblich was called home to be with his Savior on Tuesday, December 29th, 2015 at the age of 84 years. He is survived by his loving wife, Cora (Freimark) of 61 years; his children, Darcey (Karen), Doug (Arlette), Kathy (Fred) Crittenden and Keri (Jason) Ehry; 10 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; two sisters, Lila McKenna and Agnes Sommert. Harvey was predeceased by his parents, Emmanuel and Olga (Seitz); and an infant daughter, Linda. Harvey was born and raised on his grandfather's homestead near Schuler. In 1953 he started his auto mechanics apprenticeship at Amos Motors in Medicine Hat. He met Cora and fell in love and they married in 1954. He felt a call from the Lord to go into the ministry. So together in the fall of 1955 they moved to Camrose where he started Bible School at ABI (Alberta Bible Institute). This started a 40 years ministry within the Church of God, serving churches in Hallonquist, SK, Plum Coulee, MB, Erwood, SK, Barrhead, Medicine Hat and Schuler. During his ministry he was mostly bi-vocational in order to support his family, which was the service he felt the Lord called him to. He worked as a truck driver, plumber, farm hand, auto mechanic, maintenance man/grandpa at the Southview Kiddie Kampus, and finally as a farmer during his ministry at his home church at Schuler. In 2000 Harvey and Cora retired to Medicine Hat, but continued to serve the Lord, leading Bible Studies and any type of ministry to people in need, which continued until his passing. Harvey's steadfast faith and belief in God saw him through many of life's challenges, but he was always ready to give thanks for all he had in all things. He greatly enjoyed and was proud of his family. Christmas gatherings with his family were a highlight for him and was looking forward again to the gathering this year, but the Lord decided to call him home instead. We, his family will greatly miss him. "WELL DONE MY GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT". The Funeral Service will be held at SOUTHVIEW CHURCH OF GOD, 2366 Southview Drive SE, on Monday, January 4th, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. with Dr. Larry Dahl officiating. A Private Interment will take place at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Harvey's memory may be made to the Deer Valley Meadows, Box 690, Alix, AB T0C 0B0 or The Gideon's International, Suite 177, 1415 – 28 Street SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8P9. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Harvey Knoblich. The family graciously requests that those attending the funeral do not wear strong perfume due to allergies. 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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1947 ~ SAWCHUK ~ 2016

Evelyn Aline Sawchuk of Medicine Hat, passed away on Sunday, January 3rd, 2016 at the age of 68 years. Evelyn leaves to cherish her memory her two sons, Jodi (Kaylyn) and Tyson; and three sisters, Mary Kristjanson, Helen (Gary) Gow and Carol (Norman) Kristjanson. Evelyn was predeceased by her parents, Bill and Gertrude Sawchuk. At Evelyn's request, no formal funeral services will be held. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Evelyn Sawchuk. 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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1947 ~ 2016
Mr. Robert Allan Nieman passed away on Friday, January 1, 2016, at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital at the age of 68 years. Further announcements will follow upon completion of the funeral arrangements. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at 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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HARRISON, Jean Winifred 1944 – 2015

Jean passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2015, at the age of 71 years, beloved wife of Gary Harrison of Medicine Hat. She also leaves to cherish her memory three children, Rhys (his son Zachery); Cheryl; Morgan (Karen) (their children Katie, Reid and Allyson); Gary’s children: Shawnele (Todd) (her children Racel, Samantha, Matthew) and Brad (Laura); one brother, Kent; two sisters, Anne and Lynette (Michael); her mother-in-law Bertha; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Wayne (Brenda), Sid (Maggie), Penny and their families. She was predeceased by her parents Winifred and Roderick Morris. Jean was born on September 28, 1944 in Brighton, England and at 1 year old her family moved to St. George, Newfoundland. She took her LPN training in Corner Brook, Newfoundland and at 20, set out on a train across Canada to work in Alert Bay, B.C.. From there, it was on to Vancouver, Belleview, Ontario and then Victoria. Jean took her RN training at Camosun College in Victoria and worked in Tahsis, B.C. before getting a position at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria. It was in Victoria that Jean met Gary and their adventure began. Together they moved to St. John’s where Jean was employed by Labrador Grenfell Health as an out port nurse along the Labrador Coast at Cartwright, Black Tickle and Mary’s Harbour. Another move saw them back in Victoria. Jean worked at Oak Bay Lodge and opened up her own foot care business. In 2008, Jean and Gary retired to Medicine Hat and enjoyed a life of golf and travel. Jean remained actively involved with Victim Assistance and The Post.
The funeral service will be held in Westminster United Church on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Chelsea Masterman officiating. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to Carmel Hospice (St. Joseph’s Home) c/o 156 3rd Street NE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 5M1. http://www.InYourCommunity.ca To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Jean Harrison, 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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1929 ~ 2016
Mrs. Helen Schellenberg passed away on Friday, January 1, 2016, at the age of 86 years. Further announcements will follow upon completion of the funeral arrangements. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at 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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STAPLETON

Ida Stapleton of Milk River, formerly of Medicine Hat, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2015, at the age of 86 years, beloved wife of the late Henry Stapleton. She leaves to cherish her memory one sister, Hilda Eslinger; one brother-in-law, Ed Sturm; one sister-in-law, Arlene Scherer as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, William and Marie Scherer; her husband, Henry on October 28, 2000; her brothers, Albert (Lorraine) Scherer, Ken (Doris) Scherer and Richard Scherer and four sisters, Alice (Reinhold) Scherer, Mary (Andy) Stapleton, Madge (Frank) Stapleton and Ruth Sturm. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday, from 12:00 to 1:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor John Willems officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society, Alberta and Northwest Territories 547 4 St. SE Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0K7 or the charity of your choice. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Ida Stapleton, 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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