September 22, 2016

By Obituaries on September 22, 2016.

DOREEN GRENDAHL

1926 ~ 2016
Doreen Grendahl, beloved wife of Harvey Grendahl, fell asleep in death, Thursday, August 25, 2016, at the age of 89 years. The Scripture in Proverbs 31:10,11 asks, “Who can find a capable wife?” Harvey found and married that girl on June 27, 1947, she truly was more value than corals as the scripture goes on to say. Doreen is survived by her loving husband, Harvey and son, Ken. Her grandchildren, Leam and Brynna, as well as her sister, Betty. Doreen loved to tell people about the promise of Jehovah’s Kingdom where pain and death will be no more. We look forward to seeing her then with her health and vitality restored. A Memorial Service will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 62 Valleyview Drive S.W., Medicine Hat on Saturday, September 24, 2016, at 4:00 p.m. with Bill Rae officiating. (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

DUNWALD, Phyllis June

June 20, 1923 – August 17, 2016
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Phyllis, on Wednesday, August 17th at the age of 93. Phyllis was born on a farm near Golden Prairie, Saskatchewan. She moved to Calgary in 1956 and lived there until her passing. She leaves to mourn her, her sisters-in-law Verna Dunwald, Laura Dunwald-Uhlig, and several nieces and nephews. A Graveside Service will be held at 1:30pm on Saturday, September 24th at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery, 5160 Gershaw Dr. SW, Medicine Hat, AB. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to Grace Presbyterian Church, 1009 15th Ave SW, Calgary, AB, T2R 0S5

H.F.LINDEN "LYNN" SUELZLE

Lynn Suelzle, beloved husband of Christine Suelzle of Medicine Hat, passed away on Saturday, September 17th, 2016 at the age of 81 years. A Memorial Service was held yesterday at the CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Lynn Suelzle. Funeral arrangements 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

RONALD “TERRY” SCHANK

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Terry on Sunday, September 18th, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Susan; children, Ron (Andrea) Schank and Angie (Jeff) Kettles; and grandchildren, Sebastian, Ella, Isabel, and Ruby. Terry is also survived by his brother, Jim (Doreen) Schank and their children, Kim, Carrie, Jason and families; his sister, Carol (Walter) Krysiak and their children Cathy, Karen, and families; two brothers-in-law, Elmer Stabler and Pete Massine; and his sister-in-law, Linda Barrand and her daughter, Lindsay; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Terry was predeceased by his parents, Sam and Frieda Schank; his brother, Bob; his sisters, Evelyn, Dorothy and Pat; and his mother-in-law, Doris Williams.
Terry was born in Medicine Hat on September 7th, 1956, the youngest of seven siblings. Childhood memories of family, fishing expeditions, camping, Boy Scouts, and hockey were among some of his favourites. He was proud to have traveled to Vancouver with his team to participate in the National Little League Championship in 1967. Terry graduated from MHHS in 1974 and married his high school sweetheart, Susan, in October 1976. Terry and Susan were looking forward to celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary in October with an eleven-day cruise exploring the Caribbean.
Terry worked for the City of Medicine Hat Electrical Department as Power Electrician from 1978 until 2005. He then jumped into a new opportunity and became the Assistant Business Manager with the IBEW 254 from 2005 until his retirement in January 2016.
Terry loved his family and friends deeply and looked forward to Sunday suppers where he would cook his favourite meals for his family and friends. He was extremely proud of his children, and was the best “Papa” to his grandkids. He truly loved having his grandchildren at their home for sleepovers, to watch a movie, or read stories to them. Terry and Susan were avid travelers, and loved their river boat cruises in Europe and their numerous Italy trips. Terry’s knowledge and love of 1960’s to 1990’s rock music was amazing. He would not only know all the songs on the albums, but the various artists who played on them. Music could always be heard in their home. Terry was a diehard Montreal Canadiens fan and had some incredible memorabilia of his favourite team. He loved baseball and went to many cactus league games down in Phoenix. He often said there was nothing better than an ice cold beer in one hand and a hotdog in the other, watching ball under the clear blue skies.
Terry loved to get together with friends and sit back and have a few ‘wobbly-pops’ around the fire pit, or sit around the kitchen table to the wee hours of the morning talking about life and the adventures they could do together. Terry had a huge heart and was truly a great friend to many people. He would give the shirt off his back if he knew you needed help.
A Celebration of Terry’s Life will be held at the GRANDSTAND BANQUET ROOM, Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede, 2055 – 21st Avenue SE, on Saturday, September 24th, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Memorial gifts in Terry’s name may be made to the Medicine Hat & District Health Foundation, Pediatric Unit, 666 – 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Terry Schank. 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

SEMRAU, Leonard Clifford

On September 17, 2016 Leonard (Len) Semrau passed away peacefully at the age of 84 years. Left to cherish his memory are his children Perry (Mary), Cheryl, and Lori (Robert) Gelinas, 8 grandchildren, 1 great grandson, brother Clarence (Shirl), numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends. Len was predeceased by his loving and devoted wife Helen (nee Schmidt). A Celebration of his Life will take place on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 1:00pm at the Northgate Baptist Church 13208-95 St., Edmonton. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Northgate Baptist Church Mission Fund are appreciated. The family wish to express a big thank you to the Kipnes Centre.
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