August 30, 2016

By Obituaries on August 30, 2016.

HENDERSON

Dr. Larry L. Henderson, beloved husband of Vera Lenore Henderson, passed away at the age of 86 years on Wednesday, August 24th 2016 at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital.
He will be remembered, with love, by his son, Dr. Scott Henderson (Nadine Yeo), daughter Kim (Harvey) Bernbaum, and the apples of his eye, granddaughters Piper and Talia Bernbaum (Fiance Robert Birrell). He will also be deeply missed by his brothers Dub (Gwen), Al (Donna), Bob (Patty Johnson), Jerry (Theresa) and sister-in-law Vi Henderson, as well as honorary brother Dr. Ken (Valerie) Sauer. He also leaves behind a legion of nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews whom he loved and thought were very, very special. He was always available to talk and lend advice about life, love and their personal pursuits.
Larry was predeceased by his grandson Matthew Henderson and daughter-in-law Patricia Henderson, as well as his sister Margaret and her husband Lyle Smith, brothers Ron and Ed, sister Vernette and her husband Les Allison and sister-in-law Lynne Henderson.
His chosen career was as an educator, ultimately achieving his Doctor of Education in 1985. Larry taught and administrated in schools in Saskatchewan and Alberta, spending the body of his career in Medicine Hat. In 1976, he was appointed the Principal of Southview Community School. With the assistance of his willing and supportive staff, Larry championed and executed the new community school concept at Southview and then later assisted in integrating the concept into schools in other districts.
Upon his retirement in 1993, Larry accepted a volunteer position to raise capital for enrichment activities that were not being funded by the Department of Education. This seemingly short-term task led to a very successful twenty-one year term as one of the directors of the Medicine Hat Public Schools’ Education Foundation. He also served on the Board of Directors for St. John Ambulance, was a long time volunteer for the many summer and winter games held here, and was a member of Toastmasters, the Medicine Hat Lions Club, and the Medicine Hat and District Retired Teachers Association.
Larry’s list of accomplishments and honours were many, but the highlights were the 2005 Alberta Centennial Medal, the 2009 Civic Recognition Award for Community Service, the 2012 Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal, and the 2015 Medicine Hat College Honorary Applied Baccalaureate Degree. He was so pleased to be recognized by a city and community that he loved and championed to everyone and anyone he met. Despite his life’s rich body of work Larry left us all too soon. He will be deeply missed.
A celebration of Larry’s life will be held at Westminster United Church (101 6th St SE) on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Chelsea Masterman officiating. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Medicine Hat Public Schools’ Education Foundation (601 1st Ave SW, Medicine Hat, T1A 4Y7). To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Larry Henderson, 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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MEDA PATERSON

1915 ~ 2016
It is with loving hearts that the family of Almeda (Meda) May Paterson announce her peaceful passing at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Saturday, August 27, 2016, at the remarkable age of 101 years. A Celebration of Meda’s life will be held at a later date and will be formally announced closer to that time. (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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MEEK

Beulah Bernice "Bee", of Brandon, Manitoba, passed away peacefully at Hillcrest Personal Care Home on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at the age of 87 years. Bee was born on July 9, 1929 to Lenore and Clarence Miller in Carmel, Saskatchewan. She was predeceased by her husband Bob Meek and sons Rick and Kim Meek. Bee is survived by her sons Bernie (Peggy) Meek, Bob (Joy) Meek, daughter-in-law Bernice (Dennis) Yaskowich, brothers Ardel Miller and Doug (Mickey) Miller along with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. At Bee's request there will be no service. Donations in memory of Bee may be made to a charity of your choice. Expressions of sympathy may be made at http://www.memorieschapel.com. Arrangements with Memories Chapel, Brandon, Manitoba, 1.855.727.0330.

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MOGCK

Emma Mogck of Medicine Hat, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2016, at the age of 96 years, beloved wife of the late Ralph Mogck. 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 from 12 noon – 12:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in Hillcrest Evangelical Missionary Church (3785 13th Ave SE) on Friday, September 2, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Robert Findley, Rev. Larry Enslen and Pastor Mark Bolender officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Gideons International in Canada 177- 1415 28 St. SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8P9. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Emma Mogck, 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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INVERARITY, RON

– Mr. Ron Inverarity, a 57 year member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union, Local 496, passed away August 16, 2016. The Officers, Members & Staff extend their deepest sympathy.

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SOLBERG

Katherine Miranda Solberg of Bow Island, beloved wife of the late Clifford “Cliff” Solberg, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2016, at the age of 98 years. She leaves to cherish her memory four children, Earl, Kenneth (Judi), Allan (Grace) and Merlyn (Tineke); eight grandchildren, Eric (Chantelle), their children Ashton, Zachary, Liam; Ellen (Todd), their daughter Jewel; Carrie; Christy, her children Shelbi, Brady and their father Dean; Jared (Kristy); Kimberley (Ian), their children Silas, Caleb, Owen, Seth; Laura; Matthew (Kelsey), their children Tessa, Tucker; two sisters, Pearl Wakefield and Ruby Zakariasen as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Clifford in 2004; one daughter Evangelyn; three brothers, James, Glen and Johnny; two brothers-in-law, Raymond Wakefield and Arnold Zakariasen; and three sisters-in-law, Clara, Ruth and Shirley.
Katherine (Kay) was born in Medicine Hat on March 17, 1918, the second of six children of John and Rosine Salberg. She started school in the one-room Conquerville School, and later attended Lehi and Farmhill Schools in the Magrath area. Kay married Clifford Solberg on October 17, 1936 and lived and farmed southeast of Bow Island until 1981 when Clifford retired from farming and they moved to Bow Island. She loved to garden (both on the farm and in town) and preserve the 'fruits of her labor' – she made the best apple pies with flakiest pie crusts ever! Other hobbies included crocheting, reading about history and pioneer life, and reading and writing poetry. After Clifford passed away in 2004, Kay continued to live in their home until 2010 when she moved into Pleasantview Lodge and later to the Long-term Care wing of the Bow Island Hospital. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother – you should have seen her face light up when the grandkids and great-grandkids came to see her! Her indomitable spirit and wonderful sense of humour will be missed by all who knew her.
Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the church on Thursday, from 12:00 p.m to 12:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the Evangelical Free Church (214 4 Ave W, Bow Island) on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Larry Dye officiating. Interment will follow in the Bow Island Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Heart & Stroke Society or the charity of your choice. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Katherine Solberg, 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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