November 21, 2015
By Obituaries on November 21, 2015.
1920 ~ ANDERSON ~ 2015 Helen Anderson of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Gordon Anderson, passed away on Sunday, November 15th, 2015 at the age of 95 years. Helen leaves to cherish her memory her children, Lawrence "Larry" (Donna), Don (Linda), and Grace Torrance; six grandchildren, Kathryn (Myles), Daniel (Jessica), Kristi (Chris), Erin, Alexander "Alex", and Ian; and three great grandchildren. She also leaves to mourn, her sister, Edith Sparks; her sister-in-law, Wilma (Don) Gathercole; special cousin, Sadie Alward; several nieces and nephews; and son-in-law, Ken Torrance. Helen was predeceased by her husband, Gordon; and her parents, Don and Imogene McEntee and many cherished friends. Helen was born in Calgary on May 27th, 1920. Her family settled in Gleichen for seven years before moving to Medicine Hat for a short time and then to Brooks. Helen attended Calgary General Nursing School and nursed at Bassano, Brooks, and the original Medical Arts Centre on 2nd Street in Medicine Hat. On September 12th, 1950, Helen married Gordon in Brooks and they settled in Medicine Hat. She enjoyed traveling, spending time at their cottage in Elkwater, and the company of her family and friends. Helen was a long-time member of Fifth Avenue Memorial United Church and was an active volunteer with the UCW Unit #5 and the Ladies of the Shrine. Helen will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by her family and friends. The Funeral Service will be held at FIFTH AVENUE MEMORIAL UNITED CHURCH, 476 – 4th Street SE, on Saturday, November 21st, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Helen Reid officiating. Interment will follow in the family plot at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Helen's memory may be made to the Fifth Avenue United Church Memorial Fund, 476 – 4th Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 0K6 or a charity of ones choice. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Helen Anderson. Funeral arrangements are entrusted toSAAMIS 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
1922 ~ EBEL ~ 2015 ELMER HENRY EBEL, was called home to be with his Heavenly Father, on Sunday, November 15th, 2015 at the age of 93 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years and 3 days, Annie (Freimark); and cherished by his four children: son, Dennis (Judy) and their two daughters, Corinne (Shayne) Collie and Cindy (Tim) Rosser; daughter, Audrey (Larry) Dahl and their three children, Joel, Laureen (Nick Boulding) and Arlene (Scott) Pedden; son, Glen (Donna) and their three daughters, Nicole (Skya) Kruithof, Mandy and Christina; daughter, Eileen Boyd (Neil Peters) and her two children, Mark (Teri) Coxon and Heather (Chris) Beattie; 9 great grandchildren, Reilly, Isla, Kalem, J.J., Evrett, Annwyn, Sara, Charlotte, Linnea; he is also survived by one brother, David (Dave) Ebel; and numerous brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
Predeceasing Elmer, were his parents, John and Suzanna (Brunner) Ebel; his sister and husband, Anna (Ted) Aman; his two brothers and their wives, John (Freida) Ebel and William (Elsie) Ebel; as well as his infant son, Archie, in 1946.
Elmer was born in Kuest, Saskatchewan on his parent’s homestead. He took over the family farm in 1944 when his father suddenly passed away. Together with his new bride, Annie, they worked the farm and raised the family until 1972, when they moved to Medicine Hat. Being semi-retired and needing to be busy, he added two hours on to every day, by driving out to the farm to continue his farming activities. After a short while, his experience with machinery and “fixing”, led him to a new career at Hat Farm Supply & Cypress Farm Supply where he enjoyed the camaraderie with the customers and fellows.
Elmer loved life and had many interests and hobbies. His faith in God was steadfast, a theme he carried to the charities he supported, community service work, fishing with his friends, woodworking in the condo workshop, welding at the farm, and even a good game on TV. However, nothing was more important than time shared with the family; his wife, his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, who he loved deeply.
Elmer was a farmer at heart, and he also believed that a farmer’s work is never done. There is now an official and documented retirement date for Elmer; November 15, 2015. “It is finished, my work on earth is done.”
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. The Funeral Service will be held at GLENVIEW CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 4072 Strachan Road SE, on Saturday, November 21st, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Larry Dahl officiating. A private interment will take place at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Elmer's memory may be made to the Cypress Hill Camp. c/o Karen Rempel, 467 Matador Drive, Swift Current, SK S9H 4L4 or to the Gideons International, Suite 177, 1415 – 28th Street SE, Medicine Hat, AB, T1A 8P9. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Elmer Ebel. 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
1928 ~ GIRLING ~ 2015 Robert "Bob" Girling of Dunmore, beloved husband of the late Audrey Girling, passed away on Wednesday, November 18th, 2015 at the age of 87 years. Bob leaves to cherish his memory his son, Don (Mona) Girling; and three grandchildren, Robert "Cody" Girling (Amanda Chynoweth), Cameron (Rachel) Girling and Janice Arnot. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Wednesday, November 25th, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Memorial gifts in Bob's memory may be made to Persian Dreams and Canine Themes Rescue Society, 127 – 1st Street SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Z1. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Bob Girling. 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
1929 ~ KUNZ ~ 2015 Barbara Kunz of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Mike Kunz, passed away on Thursday, November 19th, 2015 at the age of 86 years. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Barbara Kunz. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed by
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
1930 ~ DYCK ~ 2015 Abram "Abe" Dyck of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Eva Dyck, passed away on Wednesday, November 18th, 2015 at the age of 85 years. Abe leaves to cherish his memory his six children, Garry (Sandra) of Lethbridge, Greg (Marilyn) of Medicine Hat, Wayne (Kathy Pollock) of Medicine Hat, Clarence (Debora) of Medicine Hat, Calvin (Linda) of Irvine, and Brenda (Alan) Barton of Medicine Hat; eleven grandchildren, Tyson Dyck, Ashley Dyck, Travis (Candice) Barton, Abbe Barton, Cole Dyck, Jayme Dyck, Dillon (Amanda) Dyck, Kelsey (Tyler) Vermeer, Jordana (Brent) Dyck, Caden (Kelsey) Dyck, and Taryn Dyck; two great-grandchildren, Luke and Emry Vermeer; one brother, Nick of Lethbridge; special companion, Eleanor Mandryk of Medicine Hat; brother-in-law, David Goertzen of Lethbridge; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Abe was predeceased by his wife, Eva on May 13th, 2008; his parents, Franz and Maria; as well as numerous siblings. Abe was born on September 29th, 1930 at Standoff, Alberta and the family relocated to Coaldale shortly afterwards. He received his education at Readymade Country School and met Eva at the age of 15. They were married on June 10th, 1951. Abe and Eva farmed at Coaldale until they homesteaded at Whitla, Alberta. Abe continued to farm until 1981. He and Eva loved to travel and developed lifetime friendships from these many trips. He enjoyed his "precious metals" position at Paradise Valley Par 3 and his involvement with the Prairie Gleaners. Abe found particular enjoyment in "fast cars" and the time he spent with his family and his special companion, Eleanor. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at CRESTWOOD MENNONITE BRETHREN CHURCH, 2348 Dunmore Road SE, on Monday from 12:00 to 12:55 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at CRESTWOOD MENNONITE BRETHREN CHURCH on Monday, November 23rd, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend John Willems officiating. Memorial gifts in Abe's memory may be made to the Prairie Gleaners, PO Box 656, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 7G6. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Abe Dyck. 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
1945 ~ HOWE-CUNNINGHAM ~ 2015 Sharon Louise Howe-Cunningham, beloved wife of John Cunningham of Medicine Hat, passed away on Monday, November 16th, 2015 at the age of 70 years. Sharon also leaves to cherish her memory her mother, Muriel Howe; two brothers, Neil Howe and Guernald Howe; two sisters, Wendy Howe and Marie Kennedy; and her beloved cat, Mr. Boone. Sharon was predeceased by her step-father, Edward Howe. Sharon was born on January 26th, 1945 in Vancouver. As a young girl she moved to various places including, Vermont, Fort St. John, Guelph and Cambridge. She worked as an Office Manager and was a counselor in Ontario for almost 20 years. After her step-father's passing, Sharon returned to Kelowna to be closer to her mother. Sharon met John on the internet and they were married on August 3rd, 2009, settling together in Medicine Hat. She enjoyed gardening and walking in the coulees when she could. Sharon also enjoyed playing the piano and was a devoted Christian attending regular Bible Study and working in the Prison Ministry in Penticton, British Columbia. The Funeral Service will be held at RIVER VALLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH, (formerly Christ the King Assembly), 1101 Queen Street SE, on Saturday, November 21st, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Mark Borrows officiating. Interment will take place on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at Hillside Cemetery; those wishing to attend please meet inside the cemetery gates at 9:45 a.m. Memorial gifts in Sharon's memory may be made to SPCA, 55 Southwest Drive SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 8E8. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Sharon Howe-Cunningham. 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
ANNETT Marjorie ‘Marge’ Mae Annett of Medicine Hat died on Monday, November 16, 2015, at the age of 97 years, beloved wife of Harold Wellington ‘Cricket’ Annett. She leaves to cherish her memory Joan Annett, Sarnia, Ontario, Ross W. Annett, Brooks, Jeanne Annett, St. Albert, Robert (Carol) Annett, Petrolia, Ontario, William R. Annett, Brooks, Kay Campbell, Alvinston, Ontario, Beverley Lewis and Shirley Douglas, Petrolia, Ontario, Alma Robb and Wilma Bell, Strathroy, Ontario, Douglas Burchill, Watford Ontario, Sandra Urie, Seattle, Washington, Susan Urie, Vancouver, BC, her special children John (Bonnie) Knox, Wendy Knox Gold, Calgary, Jennifer (Ron) Schafer, Maple Creek, Barb (Bob) Ayling, Medicine Hat, Norah (Glenn) Johnson, Regina, Joan (Dick) Foster, Calgary, Robbie (Mon) Bennett, Thailand, Roland (Doreen) Bennett, Diana (Wally) Richardson, Kelowna, BC. She was predeceased by her husband Harold Wellington ‘Cricket’ Annett on October 17, 1982.
Marge grew up in Watford, Ontario, the youngest and adored daughter of Edith and John McConkey. Her parents had a women’s clothing store and Marge helped at the store through her school years. She was always influenced by fashion through her parents and decorating through her beloved Aunt Lou who owned a fine furniture store in Toronto. She had wonderful memories of her parents, grandparents, the family cabin near Sarnia, Toronto and riding the streetcar to her first job. She was well liked and Cricket considered himself lucky to be the one who captured her heart. They were married and came out west, first to Maple Creek and then to Medicine Hat, growing their cattle operations and becoming successful partners in the feedlot business. There were many cattle deals worked out around their kitchen table over the years. Along the way they made great friends in both communities, immersing themselves into Rotary, hockey, travel to Hawaii, friendships and helping others. To see them waltz together was to see grace in motion.
After Cricket died, Marge built a condo by the river in Medicine Hat, travelled, tended to her home and flowers and hosted her family and friends. She was famous for her homemade bread which she continued to bake right up to her death even though her eyesight was gone. She was beloved by her family and friends especially Barb Ayling who took care of her to the end of her life. Marge was a formidable woman. She was beautiful, strong, smart and especially kind. Everyone also remembers her incredible blue eyes. She will be missed by the people who loved her.
We wish to thank the nurses and staff of 4 West at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital who cared for her. They kept her comfortable and well rested so she could make her final journey to meet her loved ones who have gone ahead to wait for her.
Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Monday from 12 noon to 12:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Monday, November 23, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. Those who wish to remember Marg with a donation may do so to the Maple Creek Hospital or the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital (cheques made payable to M H @ D Health Foundation) 666 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4H6 or visit http://www.inyourcommunity.ca. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Marjorie Annett, 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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