May 25, 2018

By Obituaries on May 25, 2018.

1940 ~ GLADYS ANDERSON ~ 2018

Gladys Edith (Sheward) Anderson, beloved wife of the late Eric Anderson, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 18th, 2018 surrounded by family and friends at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. Gladys was born in Medicine Hat on January 10th, 1940 to Fred and Doris Sheward, a sister for Jim. She attended Elizabeth and Elm Street Schools and from seven years of age, she grew up living on the Stampede Grounds, maybe where her fascination for the cowboy life was triggered. Her working history was intertwined with her social life, for Gladys was interested in people, never hesitating to engage in conversation. Her memory for the people she met–incredible. She worked at Woolworth's 1956-1969, OK Economy 1969-1976, Crescent Heights Pharmacy 1976-1982, Sept's Drugstore 1982-1983, and Woolco 1984-1994. Thirty-eight years of work which she was very proud of.
She married the love of her life on August 31st, 1963 for the next 46 years they enjoyed all life had for them including rodeo, Polka-fests, Tiger hockey games, travelling to 10 different countries, many nights at the Moose, attended the NFR in Las Vegas (18 years in a row) and in Edmonton, camping and socializing with relatives and friends. Although she had no children of her own, she demonstrated that family was important to her, in her dedication to her mom and the Anderson family history, which she and Eric collected and recorded in her meticulous albums. Leaving a very important legacy for us to cherish.
A lot can be said about a person by the friends they have, and Gladys had many, but certainly her long-time friend Alfreida Vorra and her family have held a special place in her heart and instrumental in her quality of life especially the past nine years. For example, all of the holiday dinners and Tiger hockey games that Don took her too, they were hi-light evenings. This year Gladys and Don were even featured on the Kissing Cam! Gladys kept busy and continued her love of dancing, even line dancing up to a year ago. For the last five years Gladys has been a resident at Meadowlands where her outgoing, adventurous personality encouraged both her peers and the staff, she was a participator and that really accentuated her life's motto—'living life to the fullest’ and as she said on her last days, “I've had a good life–but I miss my family”.
There are many more things that could be shared about Gladys, her amazing organization and recording skills, her taste for beautiful clothes and jewelry, her pride and care of her home and appearance, but the most precious was her memory for people and their names, after all isn't that honouring those we meet and care about. She was predeceased by her husband, Eric; her parents, Fred and Doris Sheward; her brother, Jim Sheward; brothers-in-law, Bobby, Eddy, Donald and Lee Anderson, Roy Chesney, George Simpson, and Art Sheward; and sisters-in-law, Diane Sheward, Florence Anderson, Annabelle Sheward, Mildred Simpson, and Leona Chesney.
Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Friday from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 1:30 until 2:25 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, on Saturday, May 26th, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. with Dr. David J. Carter officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Gladys's memory may be made to a charity of one's choice. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Gladys Anderson. 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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MABEL "FRANCES" GILL

Mabel “Frances” Gill was born August 8, 1926 in Medicine Hat AB. Frances passed away May 17, 2018 in Calgary.
Frances was predeceased by her parents Reinhold and Eva Gill, sisters Gertrude, Gladys and Harriet. She was also predeceased by her former husband Wilfried.
Lovingly remembered by her sisters Ruby (Ted), Grace, her children; Ellen (Dieter), Roger (Elaine), Brenda (Larry), Gayle (Kelly), her grandchildren; Jason, Karissa (Chris), Lauren, Hayley, great-grandson Declan and numerous nieces and nephews.
Frances was the eldest of 6 girls who grew up on a farm SE of Irvine during the depression. When Frances left home she worked for the Post Office in Tilley and then Colpitts Ranch just outside of Calgary. This is where she met Wilfried, they married in 1955. Settling in Calgary, Frances and Wilfried started their family. Eventually Frances and Wilfried with their four children relocated to Kelowna. In 1984 Frances moved back to Medicine Hat, closer to her aging parents. In 1994 she moved to Calgary where both Gayle and Brenda were nearby.
For the past 3 years Frances lived at Big Hill Lodge in Cochrane.
A special thanks to the caregivers at Bowcrest nursing home who made Moms final days much more comfortable.
Frances loved picnics, family gatherings big or small. She loved to garden and being outdoors. In her younger days horses, camping and anything that kept her out of the house. Later years were spent reading and doing puzzles, especially jigsaw puzzles.
Memorial Service will be held on May 28, 1:00 pm, Pattison Funeral Home, 540 South Railway Street SE, Medicine Hat. Graveside at Hillside Cemetery. Reception after for those whom wish to visit and share memories.
In Lieu of flowers a donation to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

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MARY MCFADDEN

August 3, 1937 ~ May 23, 2018
Mary Teresa McFadden, formerly of Medicine Hat, passed away at the Drayton Valley Hospital on Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at the age of 80 years. The funeral service will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Monday, May 28, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting 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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MYLES MUNRO ENDICOTT

Myles Munro Endicott, age 65 of Swift Current, passed away on May 17, 2018 at The Meadows. Myles was born in Swift Current on February 20, 1953. The memorial service was held at 3:00 p.m. at 1015 Dahl Street E, Swift Current. The eulogist was Bobbi Dawn Legere and the interment service was held at White Bear Cemetery. Myles is survived by his daughters, Bobbi Dawn, Denise and Patti; grandchildren, Jacklynn, Michael, Austin, JD, Alex, Justin, Owen, Morgan and Tristan; great-grandchildren, Emerson and Zayden; sisters, Marge, Sandy, Claira, Penny, Barb, Gail and Patti; brothers, Jim D'wayne, Ronnie, George; and many, many nieces and nephews. Myles is predeceased by his parents, Lloyd and Viviane Endicott and his brother, Gerry. Warren's Funeral Home were entrusted with the arrangements. For further information, call 306-773-8831 or visit our website at http://www.warrensfuneralhome.com and express your sympathy to family members in our book of condolences.

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