May 1, 2017

By Obituaries on May 1, 2017.

1920 ~ EILEEN GARMAN ~ 2017

Eileen Garman of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Stanley Garman, passed away on Thursday, April 27th, 2017 at the age of 96 years. Eileen leaves to cherish her memory one son, Bill Garman (Erika); one daughter, Marcia Garman; four grandchildren, Terri Nowak, Todd (Debbie) Garman, Cory (Shanna) Garman and Lindsay Garman; three great grandchildren, Madison, Carter and Tanner; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Eileen was predeceased by her husband, Stanley; her parents, Samuel and Gertrude Laidlaw; and all her siblings. Eileen was born on October 6th, 1920 in Yorkton, Saskatchewan and was raised south of Climax, Saskatchewan. She married Stanley on October 8th, 1938 and together they farmed in Frontier, Saskatchewan for 30 years. After their retirement in 1968, Eileen and Stanley moved to Medicine Hat. Eileen enjoyed golfing, reading, playing scrabble and watching sports. She will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by her family and friends. The Funeral Service will be held at ST. JOHN'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 504 – 2nd Street SE, on Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Dr. Nancy Cocks officiating. A private interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Eileen's memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, Medicine Hat & District Branch, 102, 73 – 7th Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1J2 or to the CNIB, 102, 520 – 2nd Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 0C6. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Eileen Garman. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 http://www.saamis.com inquiry@saamis.com Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd.

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1928 ~ BERT STEVENSON ~ 2017

It is with great sorrow the family of Thomas "Bert" Stevenson wish to announce that Bert passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 27th, 2017 at the age of 89 years. Bert leaves to cherish his memory three children, Tom

Stevenson (Debbie Boswell) and children, Morgan, Taylor and Kenny, Sandra (Jim) Nash and children, Nicole (Lawry) and Jason (Jenna) and Debbie (Jamie) Wall and children, Trehia, Brody and Amber; five great grandchildren, Isobella, Johnathan, Cooper, Mason and Harper; one sister, Edna (Med) Demers; two sisters-in-law, Pearl (Robert) Young and Connie (Arnold) Haughland; special companion, Betty Harrower; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Bert was predeceased by his wife, Mabelle “Marie” Stevenson; his parents, Harry and Elizabeth Stevenson; three brothers, Harry, Jack and Alick; and three sisters, Anne, Eva and May. Bert was born on January 8th, 1928 at Leask, Saskatchewan, then moved to Shell Lake in 1941. At age 18 he went to work on the Alaskan Highway as a linesman where he met his wife of 54 years, Marie Rogers who passed away in March of 2009. They lived in various places throughout British Columbia before moving to Grande Prairie and in 1969 moved the family to Medicine Hat where he retired from AGT in 1983. Bert then took up his passion for golf by opening his own custom golf club repair shop. He continued his love of golf by touring the provinces golfing at well over 100 different courses. Bert was proud of golfing and "winning" various senior summer games at all age levels. He enjoyed companionship with his special friend, Betty Harrower. They enjoyed 5 years of various activities within the community as well as traveling. Bert was a past Grandmaster in the Masonic Lodge. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. A private interment will take place at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Bert's memory may be made to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation, 124, 430 – 6th Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 2S8. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Bert Stevenson. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 http://www.saamis.com inquiry@saamis.com Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd.

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1933 ~ LYLE MAYER ~ 2017

Lyle Jarlett Mayer, beloved husband of Priscilla "Pat" Mayer of Medicine Hat, passed away on Monday, February 6th, 2017 at the age of 83 years. A Celebration of Life was on Saturday at CHARTWELL GARDEN COMMUNITY CENTRE. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Lyle Mayer. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 http://www.saamis.com inquiry@saamis.com Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd.

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1946 ~ DON J. KLEINKNECHT ~ 2017

Mr. Donald “Don” Kleinknecht, beloved son of Irene Kriwokon (Victor) of Maple Creek, passed away on Monday, April 24th, 2017 at the age of 70 years. The Funeral Service was held on Saturday at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Don Kleinknecht. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 http://www.saamis.com inquiry@saamis.com Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd.

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1959 ~ SHARON WERNER ~ 2017

Sharon Werner, beloved wife of James Werner of Medicine Hat, passed away on Friday, April 28th, 2017 at the age of 57 years. Sharon also leaves to cherish her memory six children and their families. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Sharon Werner. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed by
SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 http://www.saamis.com inquiry@saamis.com Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd.

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1929 ~ 2017
Mrs. Irene May Downie, beloved wife of the late Mr. Duncan Downie passed away at St. Joseph’s Carmel Hospice on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at the age of 87 years. She leaves to cherish her memory, sisters-in-law, Roberta Burr and Bev Downie, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. The family will honour Irene’s life with a private graveside service with Life Celebrant Gerry Getz officiating. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made in Irene’s name to the Medicine Hat Health Foundation c/o Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre, 666 – 5 Street SW Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4H6. (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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1965 ~ 2017
Katharine Louise Dawson of Seven Persons, Alberta, beloved wife of Rick Dawson, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 27 2017 at the age of 52 years. A celebration of Kathy’s life will be held in the Seven Persons Community Hall, Seven Persons, Alberta, on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 2:00 p.m., with Pastor Maury McNeil 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

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RING

Sharon Elaine Ring (Flemmer) went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at the age of 75 years. Sharon leaves to cherish her memory her husband Lloyd Ring, son Lawson Lloyd Ring (Rhonda), granddaughters, Brittany Murphy (Emmett) and Brookelynn Finlay (Adam), and two “Great Kids” Summer Grace Murphy and Paxton Patrick Finlay. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Monday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the River Valley Community Church (1101 Queen Street SE, formerly Christ the King Assembly) on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Mark Borrows officiating. A private interment took place at Hillside Cemetery prior to the Celebration service. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to River Valley Community Church – Water for Life. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Sharon Ring , 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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WALTER

Kenneth Walter passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2017, at the age of 68 years, beloved companion of Vernice Rissling of Medicine Hat. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Tuesday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday from 12 noon to 12:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes or to the charity of your choice. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Ken Walter, 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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