July 14, 2016

By Obituaries on July 14, 2016.

1932 ~ WARNE ~ 2016

Stuart Murray Warne died peacefully in his sleep at home on July 2, 2016, at 84 years of age. He is survived by his daughters Janis, Shirley, Patricia, and Carolyn; brothers Donald, Reginald (Sharon and family), Douglas (Marilyn and family); sisters Margaret Kuhl and family, Arlene Barker (Murray and family); sister-in-law, Laura and family; and his partner of 11 years, Doris Smethhurst. He is predeceased by his parents, Ida and James; his brother, Barclay; and his beloved wife of 47 years, Marilyn (neé Reesor).
Stuart was born March 1, 1932, in Calgary, Alberta, the son of a Canadian Pacific Railroad superintendent and roadmaster. His family eventually moved to Medicine Hat, and after attending Alexandra High School, Stuart hired on with CP as a steam locomotive fireman. Stuart loved steam engines, and often said being a fireman was the best job he ever had. When diesel replaced steam engines, he went to work at the Medicine Hat power plant. He married his high school sweetheart, Marilyn Reesor, on September 5, 1953. Together they raised their four daughters, and Stuart always enjoyed taking them swimming, skating, camping and fishing.
He eventually changed careers and began working at the Medicine Hat News in 1970, where he ultimately became sales manager, retiring in 1992 after 22 years of service. He enjoyed his retirement years, relaxing at home and travelling with Marilyn, fishing, hunting and riding his horse, Skeeter, and making wine with his friend, George Wilcox. Before and after retirement, Stuart contributed to the community, notably as a member of the boards of the Cypress Club (where he served as President), the Alberta Motor Association and the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede.
Always adventurous, in 2002, at the age of 69, after Marilyn’s death, he went to New Zealand for three months, working as a farmhand on two cattle, sheep and deer stations, where he rounded up livestock from mountain tops, sheered sheep, and generally took part in every aspect of New Zealand country life. Just after his 70th birthday, while touring the country on his own, he went bungee jumping, rode a jet boat and went sky-diving, all in one day. Not long after returning from this trip, he met Doris, and they became close companions. On one of their trips to Cuba, for his 75th birthday he went swimming with dolphins, one of whom took him on a ride across the lagoon. Stu kept his composure and said that riding a dolphin was almost as fun as riding Skeeter.
Although he had slowed down in later years, Stu was still active, going to his “cowboy breakfasts” every Saturday morning, his Wednesday lunches with friends and out for dinner with Doris on a regular basis.
The Funeral Service will be held at FIFTH AVENUE MEMORIAL UNITED CHURCH, 476 – 4 Street SE, on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Chelsea Masterman officiating. Interment will take place at St. Margaret’s Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Stuart’s memory may be made to the Medicine Hat & District Health Foundation, Day Hospital Program, 666 – 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6, or to the Alzheimer’s Society, #201, 770 – 6th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4J6. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Stuart Warne. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, CREMATORIUM AND RECEPTION CENTRE, “The Chapel in the Park”, locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone 403-528-2599.

FODE

Theodore “Ted” Emanuel Fode passed away on Monday, July 11, 2016, at the age of 83 years, beloved husband of Velma Fode of Medicine Hat. He also leaves to cherish his memory four children, Glenn (Diane) Fode, Marilyn (Randy) Gaub, Darrell (Leissa) Fode and Blair Fode (Terra Wiebe) all of Medicine Hat; eight grandchildren, Nadine (Terrance) Hammond, Charlie Smyth (Cody Oliver), Travis (Aimee) Fode, Alyssa Rodermond, Dania Fode (Jake Milne), Cassandra Fode, Matthew Morgan and Kristopher Morgan; seven great grandchildren, Alastair, Ewan, Seamus, Maddax, Marek, Chase and Trigg; two brothers, Frank (Shirley) Fode and John (Gilda) Fode; one sister, Valerie Boyd as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Karl and Pauline Fode; one son, Dale Fode; three brothers, Clarence, Alvin and Leland Fode and one sister, Kay Stack. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Monday, July 18, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. with Allen Fode officiating. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, Palliative Care Unit, 666 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4H6. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Ted Fode, 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

KNOX

Kenneth Knox, 67, of Calgary, beloved husband of Mary McNally, passed away on July, 7th, 2016 while doing something he loved… riding his motorcycle.
He was born on January, 21st, 1949 in Medicine Hat, attended Medicine Hat High then attended University of Calgary before being employed at CN Rail for the next 26 years. In his career, Ken moved between Edmonton, Winnipeg, Montreal and retired in Calgary. Ken was predeceased by his parents Ann (Goodfellow) and John Knox. Ken is survived by his sister Delphine Hunter (Jim) of Medford, Oregon and brother Dale Knox from Medicine Hat. Ken also leaves behind three stepchildren: Carly O’Reilly from Calgary, Michael and Frederique Charest from Montreal, Quebec, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
The service will be held at 2pm on Friday, July 15, 2016 at the Chapel of the Bells, 2720 Centre Street North, Calgary, Alberta. A “Celebration of Life” will take place in Medicine Hat on August 1, 2016 at the Medicine Hat Lodge.
Condolences may be forwarded through http://www.mcinnisandholloway.com

NICOL, ALERIN GLEN

September 13, 1966 Swift Current, SK – July 6, 2016 Calgary, AB
Alerin, our beloved brother, uncle and special friend passed away suddenly at the South Calgary Health Campus succumbing to his battle with cancer. Alerin grew up on the Nicol Ranch west of Tompkins, SK. He attended school in Tompkins, Gull Lake and Swift Current, SK. Living in Brooks, AB while apprenticing to become an accomplished welder; he established a successful venture in his own business, Fusion Works Welding in Calgary. Alerin was an avid outdoorsman and his main passions were hunting, fishing, and he loved to compete in sporting clays competitions. He competed at the highest shot level winning several awards. Alerin will be lovingly remembered by his sisters, Selene (Burt) Anderson of Seven Persons, AB, Anita (Walter) Bilych of Okotoks, AB., brother-in-law Randy (Lisa) Olson, Consul, SK, nieces and nephews, Kirstine (Sadik), Bryce (Kerry), Alyssa (Jarrod), Shayla (Jesse), Cassie (Dylan), Spenser (Gabrielle) and Sidney (Bailey) and special friend Denine Thingvold, as well as, aunts, uncles, cousins, great nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his parents Glen Nicol and Gloria (Weiss-Nicol-Bowyer) and sister Sylvia Olson. A celebration of Alerin’s life is planned for July 16, 2016 from 12:00 noon to 3:30 pm at Silver Willow Gun Club (30133- Range Road 20, Mountain View County, AB.) http://www.silverwillow.ca. To send condolences to the family please visit http://www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society.

STANNARD, Dr. DANIEL P.

March 26, 1962 – July 12, 2016
With overwhelming sorrow, we share the passing of Daniel P. Stannard on July 12, 2016 at the age of 54. Daniel always put his faith in God first, and was a dedicated husband and father to his four children. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Judy; children Tyler (Samantha), Tanya (Mike) McCormack and Austin; father David Stannard; mother-in-law Jessie Cosgrove; grandson Levi; and siblings Dianne Ziegenhagel, David and Christine (Gary) Benson. He was predeceased by his mother Eleanor and his beloved daughter Ashley. Funeral Service will be held at Springs Church (924 Heritage Drive SW, Calgary) on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at 4:00 pm. To view and share photos, condolences and stories of Daniel, please visit http://www.choicememorial.com.