December 28, 2021

1941 ~ MARILYN PAHL ~ 2021

Marilyn Grace Lillian Pahl passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at the age of 80 years, beloved wife of Walter Pahl of Burdett. She also leaves to cherish her memory three children, Connie (Barry) Fleming of Ranier, Oren (Lorry) Pahl of Coleman, and Scott (Lori) Pahl of Lethbridge; four grandchildren, Tyler Fleming (fiancé, Dana), Nicole Pahl (fiancé, Jason), Ryan Holt (Brittany), and Tyler Holt (Jade); eight great- grandchildren, Zack, Brooklynn, Payton, Afton, Hudsyn, Jayce, Auri and Serenity; her brother, David (Marlene) Theriau; her sister, Gwen Starblanket; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Dora and Charles Theriau; three brothers, Chuck, Eddie, and Lemme; and one sister, Audrey. Marilyn grew up in Saskatchewan until the age of 13 when her father was transferred to Bow Island. She met Walter and they were married in 1958 and they continued to live in Bow Island until Walter and his brother decided to open a service station in Burdett. During the summers Marilyn began cooking at the Alberta Bible Camp and after her children were grown in the early 80’s, she started cooking at the Pleasantview Lodge as head cook until her retirement. A private funeral service will be held in the Evangelical Free Church in Bow Island on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor George Mills officiating. You may view the funeral service online at bowislandefc.com/services/live. Due to the restrictions brought forward by the Chief Medical Officer of Health, indoor public gatherings are to be kept to 50 people. Masks are mandatory. Interment will follow in the Burdett Cemetery. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Marilyn Pahl, 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

1943 ~ HOWARD WIDMER ~ 2021

Howard Andrew Widmer passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at the age of 78 years, beloved husband of Darlene Widmer of Medicine Hat. He also leaves to cherish his memory three children, Deanna (Raymond) Ries, Colleen (Derek) Herter, Kerry (Kim) Widmer; three grandchildren, Brett (Tiffany) Ries, Kyle Herter (Rachel Hurley) and Mitchell Herter; two great grandchildren Lily Ries and Cooper Ries; one brother Lynn Widmer as well as several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Howard grew up on the family farm near Golden Prairie, Saskatchewan. He farmed along side his dad until 1965, when he and his wife Darlene took over the farm. Farming was Howard’s life work and was his career until retirement in 2004. Howard enjoyed fishing, camping, curling and being in the outdoors with family and friends. Always quick with a friendly smile and handshake, Howard will be remembered as a good friend, proud farmer and dedicated family man. Thank you to the doctors and nurses at the Medicine Hat Hospital 5E and thank you to the staff at Masterpiece Southland Meadows for the special care provided to Howard. A private family funeral service by invitation only will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. Due to the restrictions brought forward by the Chief Medical Officer of Health, indoor public gatherings are to be kept to 50 people. Masks are mandatory. The service will be live streamed, and family and friends who are unable to attend are invited to watch the service by searching for the Pattison Funeral Home Youtube page. The video will go live 10 minutes prior to service time and will remain on the youtube page for future viewing. A private family interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. Those who wish to remember Howard with a donation, may do so to A.J.’s Loan Cupboard (Alan Joys Memorial Fund Society) Box 45006, McKenzie Postal Outlet, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7H3 or to the charity of one’s choice. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Howard Widmer, 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