July 4, 2014

By Obituaries on July 4, 2014.

.1916 ~ DURR ~ 2014
Mrs. Mary (Maria) Durr of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Gottlieb Durr, passed away on Tuesday, July 1st, 2014 at the age of 97 years. Sound in her faith, surrounded by the love and support of her family, and the continuous care of the exceptional Staff at Masterpiece, we take comfort in knowing Mary is celebrating her new life with her Lord and Saviour.
Born on September 25th, 1916 to Wilhelm and Elizabeth (Eberwein) Schmidt, Mary was raised in Yugoslavia until the family immigrated to Canada in 1928. Mary settled in Manyberries, Alberta, her passion for breaking tradition, riding horses, helping in the fields and working outside of the home lead her to meet Gottlieb Durrin 1938. On January 21st, 1939 they were wed. Her love of baking, legendary Strudla, gardening, chokecherry picking and jam making was encouraged by all who were on the receiving end of her efforts!
Mary is survived by three children, Mary (Laverne) Lutz, Melvin (Ann) Durr, Janet (Bert) Trudering; one sister, Christina Stimpson; son-in-law, Harvey Anhorn; 10 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and 4 great greatgrandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Gottlieb; daughter, Darlene Anhorn; and 6 sisters. We trust Mary is having a joyful reunion with those who have gone before.
Mary’s Family would like to sincerely thank the exceptionally compassionate and competent staff at Masterpiece River Ridge. The thoughtful attention given to her care and morale will never be forgotten. A special word to her “Chocolate Bar Angel”; with each little sweet treat, you made her feel so special. Thank you for such acts of kindness.
Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Sunday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and at FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 395 – 9th Street SE, on Monday from 12:30 until 1:25 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD, on Monday, July 7th, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Boyd Thomas officiating. A private interment will take place in the family plot at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Mary’s memory may be made to Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre, c/o Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, 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 Mary Durr. 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

.1940 ~ AKERSTROM ~ 2014
Mrs. Shirley Ann Akerstrom, beloved wife of Mr. Jack Akerstrom of Medicine Hat, passed away on Tuesday, July 1st, 2014 at the age of 74 years. Shirley also leaves to cherish her memory two sons, Randy (Ardith) Akerstrom of Medicine Hat and their children, Kyle (Kayla) and Chantel and Darcy Akerstrom of Medicine Hat and his sons, Alex and Steven; two brothers, Barry Meyer of Medicine Hat and Merle Meyer of Calgary; four sisters, Joyce (Jack) Risling and Pam Meyer, both of Medicine Hat, Wendy Meyer of Edmonton and Wanda Forester of Vernon, British Columbia; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Shirley was predeceased by her parents, Herbert and Alice Meyer. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Saturday, July 5th, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. with Deacon Robert Rislingofficiating. Memorial gifts in Shirley’s memory may be made to Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre, c/o Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, 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 Shirley Akerstrom. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to 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

.JAMES “JIM” WATSON
CAMERON
May 31, 1930 ~ June 30, 2014
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Jean; one son, Paul (Marie) Cameron; two daughters, Lesley (Mike) Archambault and Cheryl Cameron (Sheldon Spier). He is also survived by his grandchildren, Eric (Ashley) Archambault and Terri (Marc) Hofinger; his great- grandchildren, Jacob, Alexa & Fiona; and one sister Shirley. He was predeceased by one son, Stephen Douglas, at birth; his parents, John and Florence Cameron; and his brother,Don Cameron. Jim joined the RCAF in 1952, lived in France for 3 years and various Bases throughout Canada. His last posting was to Suffield in 1974, after which he retired and he and Jean settled in Medicine Hat. In retirement Jim spent many years volunteering in the Legion and other organizations. He managed the Legion Branch #17’s annual Poppy Campaign for 10 years and received the Legion’s Life Membership for doing so. Jim was also an avid member of the Gas City Good Sam’s RV Club and spent many happy hours on the road with his RV friends. Jim developed vascular dementia in his later years and for the past 3 years was very well cared for at The Good Samaritan’s. The Funeral Service will be held at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Friday, July 4th, 2014 at 1:30 p.m.with Gary W. Goran officiating. The officers and members of the Royal Canadian Legion, Robertson Memorial Branch #17, will conduct a Poppy Service for their departed comrade. A private interment will take place in the Field of Honour Section at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Jim’s memory may be made to Alzheimer Society (Palliser Region), 401D – 3rd Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 0G8 or to the charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Jim Cameron. 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

.JAMES (RON) DUFF
1936 ~ 2014
James Ronald (Ron) Duff passed away peacefully at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital with his family by his side on Monday, June 30, 2014, at the age of 78 years. He leaves to cherish his memory four children: Allan (Gizelle) Duff, Linda (Al) Duff, David (Emma) Duff and Barry (Marilyn) Duff; six grandchildren, Shannon (Ryan) Straite, Trenton (Caroline) Duff, Richard (Sue) Klemen, Jesse Duff, Kaylin Duff and Matthew Duff and Ron’s buddy, Kane; four great-grandchildren, Caleigh, Hayden, Sophie and Stockton. our mother and Dad’s friend, Doreen; two brothers, Gordon (Dorise) and Bobby (Claire) and one sister, Marie all from Nova Scotia as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Fred and Isabelle Duff, a brother, Ernie and a sister, Paula. Ron was born in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia February 18, 1936, a son to Fred and Isabelle Duff. He married Doreen Goguen and first resided in Nova Scotia. In 1962 they moved to Medicine Hat where he was a dedicated employee at Goodyear for over 30 years. Ron served his country as a Paratrooper with the Royal Canadian Regiment. He also served as President of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #17 for two terms. Ron enjoyed spending time at the Legion and loved playing darts and won many trophies throughout the years. He also enjoyed to golf in the summer months and curled for a few years in the winter. He enjoyed many things but nothing compared to the joy he got in the time he spent with his family – especially the grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. A Celebration of Ron’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat this Friday, July 4, 2014, at 3:00 p.m. with Reverend Barrett Scheske officiating. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember Ron may do so through a donation to the charity of their choice. Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455

.JENNIFER WEISNER
1981 ~ 2014
Jennifer Weisner, beloved daughter of Doug Weisner and the late Gitti Weisner, passed away suddenly on Monday, June 30, 2014, at 32 years of age. She leaves to mourn her passing, her father, Doug; daughter, Rosi Page; siblings, Marcella (Greg)?Friesen, JP?Weisner, Dan (Missy) Weisner; nieces and nephews, Daniel, Ashley and Shawn Friesen, Kaelynn and Emily Weisner and Jordan Weisner, her birth mother, Jannette Courtoreille and her step-mother, Terrill Weisner; step-brother, Sterling?(Becky) Schultz and family. A Memorial Service in honour of Jennifer’s life will be held at Hillcrest Evangelical Church, Room 8 (North Gym Entrance) 3785 – 13 Avenue SE, Medicine Hat on Friday, July 4, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Jennifer’s name may be made directly to Phoenix Safe House, P.O. Box 2500, Medicine Hat, AB. T1A 8G8 or to AADAC, #2, 346 – 3 Street S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 0G7. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455.

.KOCH
Benedict “Ben” Koch of Medicine Hat, passed away at the Carmel Hospice surrounded by his family on Monday, June 30, 2014, at the age of 82 years, beloved husband of the late Alice Koch. He leaves to cherish his memory his children, Brian (Betty) Koch, Brent (Louise) Koch, David (Cathy) Koch all of Medicine Hat, Darrell (Audrey) Koch of Richmound and Arlene (Jonathan) Aberle of Schuler; fourteen grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; two brothers, Tim (Marie) Koch and Tony (Georgina) Koch all of Medicine Hat; several nieces and nephews and her special companion, “Lady.” He was predeceased by his parents, Elizabeth and Simon Koch and his wife Alice on December 5, 2010. Ben was born and raised on the farm near Fox Valley Saskatchewan. He developed a love for the farm life and in 1956 he married Alice Hittle and began their own family farm West of Richmound where he farmed and raised his family before retiring to Medicine Hat in 1989. He enjoyed baseball, sports days, dances, camping, playing cards and visiting with friends. Ben was also a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus. He looked forward to morning coffee with his buddies and when he moved to the condo, enjoyed spending time with his new friends Ron and Louise. Dad will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Sunday, evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Sunday at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in the Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Monday, July 7, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Philip Le officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers sympathy linedonations can be made to Carmel Hospice (St. Joseph’s Home) c/o 156 – 3 St. NE, Medicine Hat, T1A 5M1. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Ben Koch, or you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence or you may visit http://www.gonebutnotforgotten.ca 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

.PHILIPPINE (PHYLLIS) ROSELLA HARTY
October 8, 1921 ~ June 22, 2014
Philippine (Phyllis) Rosella Harty (nee Tumback) was born on October 8, 1921, in Sceptre, SK., and left this world to be with Jesus on June 22, 2014, at the age of 92 years. She was the youngest of six children to Joseph and Mary Tumback. Her siblings were John, George (Jacobina) Tumbach, Matthew (Elizabeth) Tumbach, Simon (Barbara) Tumbach and Helen (Frank) Hopfauf. Phyllis married Anton Harty on October 3, 1949. They had 49 wonderful years of marriage before he passed away in 1998. Together they worked and farmed in the Faith / Hoping District, raising five children. Phyllis was a good mother and homemaker. She raised chickens and turkeys, milked cows and grew many gardens. Everything she cooked was homemade, and she was known for her baking skills. Rarely would anyone stop by the farm and not get a fresh bun, noodles, a cinnamon bun or kuchen that she had baked. She was a C.W.L. member in her church for 65 years. Her strong faith brought her through many trials in life, including breast cancer. Her pride and joy came from spending time with her family, especially her children and grandchildren including cooking and baking for them all! Phyllis was predeceased by her husband, Anton; daughter, Mary; son, Jerome; infant great-grandson, Jeffery Michael Harty as well as all of her siblings and her parents. She is survived by her son, Brendan (Wendy) of Milk River; son, William of Coutts; daughter, Loretta of Medicine Hat; son-in-law, Roger Carrier; eight grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother-in-law, Gabriel Ehnes and her sister-in-law, Elizabeth Tumbach. Vigil Prayers will be recited at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Monday, July 7, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. with Reverend Father Fred Monk reciting. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Parish, 1451 Strachan Road S.E., Medicine Hat on Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Father Fred Monk celebrant. Private Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) If friends so desire, memorial tributes in memory of Phyllis may be made to the Bow Island LTC or to the charity of one’s choice. Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455

.ROBERT LUCIEN PLAMONDON
September 10, 1942 – July 1, 2014
Our Mr. Bob, devoted husband to wife Donna Plamondon, passed away Tuesday morning gracefully in his sleep. Surrounded by family and friends, he is now at peace and resting easy. He rejoins his father Edgar, brother Ronald, sons Bert and Bernie, and beloved pets Champ and Babe.
Remembered by wife Donna, brothers Cyril (Terry) and Valere (Yvonne) sister Priscilla (Gerard), his children, grandchildren (and even great-grandchildren!) plus the many, many friends he made in his years- we shall never forget the sparkle in his eye and a smile that always brought joy to us all.

Please join us for a Celebration of his life at Park Place Funeral Home, 51 Broadway Blvd. Sherwood Park, on Saturday July 5, 2014 at 3:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers and cards, we ask that you please consider Memorial Donations in his name to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers at this time.
PARK PLACE
FUNERAL HOME
Family Owned & Operated
(780) 417 – 8000

.WINNIE DAVIDSON
1922 ~ 2014
Mrs. Winnie Davidson, beloved wife of the late Mr. Roy Davidson, passed away at the Bow Island Health Centre on July 1, 2014, at the age of 91 years. Winnie was born in Medicine Hat on July 14, 1922, a daughter to Richard and Ada Bennett. She loved life and made the most of the days God gave her. Winnie made many friends over the years, and you would often find this happy bunch, frequenting “coffee” establishments in the Town of Bow Island, spreading their giggles and laughter wherever they went. She will be missed by those who knew her and who shared her one of a kind sense of humor. Winnie will be forever remembered in the hearts of her family: Sharon (Lorne) Turnbull, Jim (Rae) Hallworth and their daughters, Kaitlyn (Dayne) and his son, Rylan; Allyson & Jillian; Suellen (Del) Hallworth and Del’s son, Simon. Winnie was predeceased by her husband, Roy; parents, Richard and Ada Bennett; sister, Hilda Hallworth; brother-in-law, Tom Hallworth; nephew, George Jetter; great-nephew, Kevin Jetter; mother & father-in-law, Robert and Annie Davidson; sister and brother-in-law, Ethel and Robert Kimmitt as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Winnie’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Friday, July 4, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. with Life Celebrant Gerry Getz officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery with a time of fellowship thereafter in the Cook Southland Reception Center. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) If friends so desire, memorial tributes in memory of Winnie may be made directly to the Bow Island Health Centre Continuing Care, Bag 3900, Bow Island, Alberta, T0K 0G0. Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455

.WUTCH
Alethea “Lee” Mae Wutch (nee Kurpjuweit) of Medicine Hat passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2014, at the age of 74 years, beloved wife of the late Melvin Wutch. She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Todd Wutch and Tricia (Brent) Mace all 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 at the church on Wednesday from 12:00 noon to 12:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the Hillcrest Evangelical Missionary Church (3785 13th Ave SE) on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Mark Bolender officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Carmel Hospice (St. Joseph’s Home) c/o 156 3rd Street NE, Medicine Hat, T1A 5M1 or to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre (Medicine Hat Regional Hospital) c/o 666 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4H6. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Lee Wutch, 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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