January 21, 2020
By Obituaries on January 21, 2020.
1921 ~ MARTHA DURR ~ 2020 Mrs. Martha Durr of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Christin Durr, passed away on Tuesday, January 14th, 2020 at the age of 98 years. The Funeral Service will be held at VICTORY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2793 Southview Drive SE, on Friday, January 24th, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Jim Bredeson officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Martha's memory may be made to Victory Lutheran Church or APARC. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Martha Durr. Funeral arrangements are entrusted toSAAMIS 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.
1930 ~ LILY MURRAY ~ 2020 Lily “Lil” Elizabeth Murray, beloved wife of the late G.W. Murray, passed away on January 15, 2020, at the age of 89 years. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at 1:30 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 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: Lily Murray, 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
1931 ~ GEORGE RENNER ~ 2020 George William Renner passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at the age of 88 years. The Funeral Service will be held today at FIFTH AVENUE MEMORIAL UNITED CHURCH, 476 – 4th Street SE, at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor David Pollard officiating. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading George Renner. 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.
1948 ~ RON ERESMAN ~ 2020 Ronald “Ron” John Eresman passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020, at the age of 71 years, beloved husband of Gladys Eresman of Medicine Hat. The funeral service will be held at Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation (specify funds to be allocated to the Dialysis Unit); cheques made payable to MH&D Health Foundation 666 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4H6 or online at http://www.InYour Community.ca. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Ron Eresman, 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
ELEANOR ZELLER (NEE JESSE) July 10, 1940 ~ January 16, 2020 It is with great sadness that the family of Eleanor Zeller (nee Jesse) announce her passing on January 16, 2020, at the age of 79 years. Eleanor was born in Maple Creek, SK., and lived with her family in Golden Prairie until she was the age of 10 when the family relocated to Medicine Hat. She had many fond memories of spending quality time with her father, Gust and always told stories of being by his side with his welding business. Eleanor was blessed with many years with her dear mom, Ida who only passed five years ago at the age of 101. She met the love of her life, Harry through her brother, Marven and their love bloomed over the years and they wed in 1957. Their union was blessed with a daughter, Brenda and two sons, Les and Barry. Eleanor’s children were the focus of her young life as a mother raising her family and doting on them so very proudly. Together, mom and dad taught the kids right from wrong and a strong work ethic. In 1965 the family moved to Calgary for Harry’s work and it was very hard on Eleanor as she missed being closer to her family. In 1967, only after two years away, they returned to Medicine Hat to open their own automotive business, Zelmor Automotive. Eleanor was right beside Harry doing anything in the business she could to help it thrive. She was the delivery truck driver for years and eventually was promoted to office manager and held this position right until her retirement. They treasured spending as much time with their family members as they could and enjoyed each other’s company until her passing. Eleanor and Harry did quite a bit of RVing and traveling to many amazing places with probably the most memorable being their Rhine River cruise but also did an Alaska cruise as well as several other cruises. She especially loved the Hawaiian Islands. Eleanor loved all her children and grandchildren with all of her heart and always enjoyed when the chance to visit came upon her. Their door was always open with some tea offered with a lovely visit. She adored babies and little ones and they were always a huge focus in her life. Eleanor is survived by her loving husband, Harry of 62 years; daughter, Brenda (Leroy) Friesen, sons, Les (Melody), Barry (Barb); grandchildren, Adrienne (Trevor) Brum, Nicole (Cory) Simon, Travis Patterson, Marnie Zeller, Taylor Zeller; great- grandchildren, Kaylan Brum, Jerika Brum, Reed Simon, Everly Simon; siblings Robert (Millie), Mildred (Fred), Marven (May) and Donna as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father, Gust; mother, Ida; mother-in-law, Mary and father-in-law, John; son-in-law, Garry Patterson and three infant grandsons, Jason, Justin and Logan Zeller, which was such a huge heartbreak for Eleanor and the family. In July 2019, mom was diagnosed with stage 4 Liver Cancer and it sadly took her life! The Celebration of Eleanor’s Life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Streeet S.W., Medicine Hat, on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. Murray Jaster officiating. Fellowship will immediately follow in the Reception Facility. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made in Eleanor’s name directly to St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice, 156 – 3 Street N.E., Medicine Hat, AB., T1A 5M1; or the Canadian Cancer Society, 200 – 325 Manning Road N.E., Calgary, AB., T2E 2P5, or a charity of ones choice. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel Crematorium & Reception Facility, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455 http://www.cooksouthland.com
"Locally owned & directed"
ELIZABETH MARY SPELTZ
January 18, 1930 ~ January 18, 2020 Mrs. Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Mary Speltz (nee Roche), beloved wife of the late Mr. Ronald J. Speltz, passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on her birthday, Saturday, January 18, 2020, at the age of 90 years. She was born and raised in Prince Albert, SK., and attended St. Paul’s Nursing School in Saskatoon, SK. Betty married Ron on June 29, 1957 in Prince Albert, SK. She was a devoted member of the Roman Catholic faith and a Life Member with the Catholic Women’s League (CWL) of Canada. This was an organization she was very proud to be a part of. Betty worked as a Registered Nurse for over 30 years at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. She loved to socialize and entertain, always a great host to those family and friends who shared in a great meal or an adult beverage together. In those younger days, Betty loved to go camping with her family. She always needed to be on the go and treasured the closeness of her family and their friendships. In her downtime, Betty enjoyed knitting, baking, crotcheting, bridge and watching sports, especially those sporting events her children and grandchildren were involved with. She was a member of the Ladies Golf League and golfed until the age of 83 years, achieving an unprecedented – two holes-in-one. Betty was so proud of her three children and their marriages as well as being able to attend the high school graduations of all six of her grandchildren, two of which were in Spokane, Washington. Together with her husband, Ron, they loved to travel in which included numerous trips to Hawaii, multiple cruises and adventures around the world. Betty’s memory will be forever treasured in the hearts of her children, Tim (Lynn) Speltz and their daughters, Jenna & Hannah; Dave (Charmaine) Speltz and their daughters, Stephanie & Nicole; Trish (Brad) Schafer and their children, Meghan and Chris; sister-in-law, Irene Hughes; brothers-in-law, Dick Bowron, Richard Wray as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Betty was predeceased by her loving husband, Ronald; brothers, Jim and Nick; sisters, Kitty, Jo and Margaret. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, 238 – 2 Avenue N.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta on Thursday, January 23, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Father Tomy Manjaly celebrant. Following the Funeral Mass, fellowship will take place at the Medicine Hat Golf & Country Club, 947 Pigeon Street N.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com) If friends so desire, memorial donations in Betty’s name may be made directly to the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis, 1130F – 44 Avenue S.E., Calgary, Alberta. T2G 4W6. Honoured to serve the family is
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel Crematorium & Reception Facility, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455 http://www.cooksouthland.com
"Locally owned & directed"
LAURIE SHARLAND
July 23, 1936 – January 16, 2020 With a heart full of love for the family she adored, Dolores Patricia ‘Laurie’ Sharland passed away peacefully at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Thursday, January 16, 2020, at the age of 83 years. Laurie will be lovingly missed and forever cherished by her husband, Leonard; daughter, Raeann; granddaughters, Jessilyn (Dan) Forigo, Jennafer Yuhas and dear family friend, Theresa Wiebe. Also left to mourn her passing is her brother, Stan (Betty) Biffard; sisters-in-law, Agnes Biffard and Marylou Sharland; nieces; nephews; her rodeo and travel families as well as many friends. Laurie was predeceased by their only son, Leonard Lee; parents, Henry and Hulda Biffard; sister, Marjorie Blair as well as sisters and brothers-in-law, Leona and Maurice Knowles, Marion and Frank Bagshaw and Don Sharland. Mom loved life and lived it to the fullest. Countless hours were spent volunteering, in Mom’s words, “because of the love of your community and the belief in the organization you are volunteering for.” She loved working with young people and coached many in swimming, bowling and baseball. One of her greatest passions was the time spent with the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede of which both she and Len are Life Director’s. Laurie was Chair of the MHES Queen Committee for 35 yrs, Chair of Miss Rodeo Canada for 14 yrs and continued her involvement with MHES until her passing. As tour coordinator with Kabet Travel for 25+ years, Laurie and Len enjoyed many adventures and built lifelong friendships travelling to the Canadian Finals Rodeo, National Finals Rodeo and numerous other destinations. Laurie often said “you don’t volunteer expecting recognition” but went on to receive honours and awards too numerous to mention. Family was the most important part of Mom’s life and she loved nothing more than our family dinners. Her greatest joy and favourite title was Grandma to Jessilyn and Jennafer, teaching them so many things and to “always use manners, always show respect” and if you want to play outside “go see your Papa”. Included in Laurie’s activities were racing stock cars, coaching sports, volunteering with Medicine Hat Cubs and Tigers, Leaders of Tomorrow and Senior Games. She enjoyed a good crib or rummy game, tending to her flowers and visiting with friends. There are people who touch the lives of others in a unique way.
Knowing them brings us joy and inspiration and when they are gone,
Memories of what they have done stay with us,
encourage us and comfort us. A celebration of Mom’s amazing life will be announced at a later date. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be directed to the Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation or a charity of your choice. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel Crematorium & Reception Facility, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455 http://www.cooksouthland.com
"Locally owned & directed"
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