October 22, 2022
By Obituaries on October 22, 2022.
1924-CLARE CREWS-2022
1924 – CLARE CREWS – 2022 The one we loved but could not save.
With bitterness and broken hearts, the family of Clare Crews announce her untimely passing on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at the age of 98. We wish to extend heartfelt gratitude to staff at Masterpiece for their great care, concern and efforts to bring her back to us. We were too late.
Our dear Mother was the last of the 12 siblings from the Kasper Wagner family. Gone before her were: Sam, Adam Schwengler; Joe Kupser; Wendlin Wagner, Tillie Derzaph, John Wagner; Barb Nittel, Roy Wagner, Lena Wingenbach, Frances Worth, Tony Wagner, (mother, Frances Wagner).
Mom was born at home, in Rastadt, Saskatchewan, delivered by her father, on June 22, 1924, joining a large, combined family of half and step siblings. They lived in various parts of SW Saskatchewan (Burstall area) and growing up during the Depression, Mom said “If we were poor, we didn’t know it”, as their family was rich in love, hard work and compassion for family and neighbours.
Along with the usual farm chores, there was always housework, dishes, laundry, and cooking for the large family but there was always time for ball games (very competitive ones!), dances, gathering around the radio, and playing cards she always said she learned to play cards before she even went to school. Travel was still horse and buggy, sleigh in the winter. Their social world revolved around church and school community events.
Mom developed rheumatic fever at the age of 14 and was hospitalized in Prelate for ten days; the treatment at that time was oil of wintergreen and by being covered with heated hoses. Upon recovery, she worked off the bill by doing nursing aide jobs at the hospital, including administering ether to patients. The doctor commended her for her steady hand and bedside compassion and encouraged her to take up nursing, even providing her with books to study.
However, her and her big sister, Barb, decided to head to the big city lights of Medicine Hat where job opportunities abounded and she began working first at Medalta Potteries, and then to Dominion Glass. Later, while working as a waitress at the Rex Cafe down on North Railway Street, she met a handsome young railroader by the name of Bob Crews. Interestingly, what started out as a double date with other partners, the couples traded and the rest is history as both went on to have long, happy marriages. Thank you, Mom, for choosing our Dad!
Following Dad’s return from WWII service overseas, they began married life in a wartime house on the SE Hill over 60 years making close friends and lifelong relationships with everyone in the neighbourhood. We grew up in the best of family homes, it was a hub of activity. Mom was the ultimate wife, mother, homemaker. She still kept up ties with her own large family, keeping in touch and always there to help in any way, to lend advice or just be a good listener.
She became actively involved with Westminister United Church, serving as UCW President, always ready to pitch in on any church activities, a real go-to person in any situation. She got her driver’s license and decided to go back to work in retail at the Betty Shop and Bon Ton Shoes downtown. She was known for her fashion sense always dressed well, hair done, make up, nails, jewellery for every occasion. She was a success with any project she chose to take on our home exploded with Avon and Tupperware products until she’d created businesses even too big for her to handle. She was Master Organizer for social events like weddings, funerals, gatherings both large and small, always knowing exactly how things should be done. She worked several years as a Volunteer at The Post making even more friends. And always ready to be a part of whatever activities her family planned, from travelling throughout Canada to camping trips in their beloved motorhome, to the Philippines and Hawaii, to a Mediterranean cruise, train trips, bus trips, even just a day trip out to Elkwater to see the new calves in the springtime. Her knitting expertise countless baby outfits made, sweaters, scarves and her cooking borscht, homemade buns, trying new recipes. Her love of sports continued to the end baseball (Blue Jays), curling, hockey. She had such a fun loving, optimistic personality, loved to laugh and learn new things, not afraid to give spam callers a piece of her mind, and was on a first name basis with Shaw when curling didn’t come on, questioning and concerned about world events.
Upon Dad’s passing in 2006, Mom decided to make a move to Chinook Village. She enjoyed many years there making new friends, reacquainting with old friends and enjoying being socially active at dinners, dancing, playing shuffleboard, cards (especially cards, still winning right to the last). Thank you to those many good friends at Chinook.
Mom was a very strong woman, she was determined to overcome any obstacles. A heart attack at age 68 slowed her down only briefly. A broken hip at age 97 only renewed her determination to get back on her feet and going again no wheelchair, passed the walker use, and then only briefly, a cane. Still living independently, she was amazing, and we felt she had more years left, she had aimed for 98 and beyond. It should have been.
We like to believe she has been reunited with Dad and Arlie, and all those beloved family members who have gone on before.
She leaves to mourn her passing: son: Robert Jr. (Joanne), their son Justin (Kim) and great grandson, Matthew; their daughter Jen (Dana); daughter: Mildred (Wayne Rinke), their son Philip (Medi) and great grandchildren Jessy (great great grand daughter Quinn), Noah, Gavin, Jairus; son Andrew (Erika), and daughter Elizabeth (Steve Sera); daughter Arlene (deceased, married to Brian Schorr/Kelly Schorr) and granddaughters Andrea (Dan) and great grandchildren Shayla (Zander), Logan, Nolan; Erin (Kelly Larson) and great granddaughter Kaylee; Lori Breum and granddaughter Randi; grandson Cole (Megan) and great grandchildren Parker and Emerson; daughter Patti, her daughter Ariel (Al Kitching) and great grandchildren Darian (Jen), and Shade; son Lance jr.; son Dylan (Shannon) and great grandsons Van and Ripp with another on the way; daughter Skye (Spencer Gregg) with a little one on the way. She was Nanny to grandchildren, Super Nanny to great grandchildren. She would so dearly have loved to be here for the new arrivals, she loved babies so. She did not even get new baby outfits knitted in time.
A private family gravesite service was held Saturday, October 15th, 2022. Thank you to long time family friend and special friend of Mom’s, Rev. Helen Reid (retired) for officiating. We would like to say Thank you for the many happy years Mom spent at Chinook Village, and a very sincere, heartfelt thank you to the staff at Masterpiece for all that you tried to do for her and for us. A part of you lives on in all of us, Mom. Our grief knows no bounds.
GAIL WRIGHT
GAIL L. WRIGHT May 4, 1939 ~ October 18, 2022
It is with fond memories and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandma, Gail Letitia Wright, at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at the age of 83 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her son, Gary Jr. (Heather) and his daughter, Dana (Luke) and his step-sons, Daniel (Melanie and their family Brooklyn, Westen, Carver and Case), Adam, and Josh (Erin and their daughter Sarah); son, Todd (Betty) and their daughter, Montana; daughter, Vanessa (Pavol) and her two daughters, Katelyn and Brooke and her two step-sons, Juraj and Matus, as well as loving nieces, nephews, life-long friends and her best friend, Gail Frandsen. She was predeceased by her husband, Gary; her parents, Harold (Tag) and Beatrice Torkelson and her loving sister, Dolores Pahl.
In her early married years, she worked part-time at Hudson Bay in Calgary. After graduating from Garbutt Business College in 1963, she worked as a medical receptionist for Dr. A. Wilkie as well as in the family business, Wright’s Jewelry.
Between raising her three children, Gail was involved in many clubs and activities. She was Past President of Medicine Hat G&CC Ladies Golf and the Kinette Club. Gail canvassed for many organizations including Heart & Stroke, United Way, Flowers of Hope and Canadian Cancer Society. She had a knack for entertaining and was always a wonderful hostess to her friends and family, making sure everyone was well fed; her delicious Christmas dinner menu will be a lasting legacy.
Gail enjoyed sports and participated in many throughout her life: baseball, City Champ for High Jump in Grade 8, curling, figure skating, skiing and golfing to name a few, having a special love for horses and riding.
Gail had fond memories of many travels through the years with special friends and family: Whitefish, Palm Springs and Maui were among her favorite destinations and having a good view was of the utmost importance. Wherever she travelled with friends and family, rest assured there was also an abundant supply of chocolate, one of her favorite temptations. “Money can’t buy happiness, but it can buy chocolate, and that’s the same thing.” ~Anonymous.
A celebration of Gail’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. Jeff Lackie officiating, with a time of visitation beginning one hour prior to the service at 1:00 p.m. The interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery with a time of fellowship thereafter in the Cook Southland Reception Facility. If friends so desire, donations in memory of Gail can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 200 – 325 Manning Road N.E., Calgary, AB., T2E 2P5 or to the Tom Baker Cancer Clinic, 1311 – 29 Street N.W., Calgary, AB., T2N 4N2, both a special cause close to her heart. (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”
OSCAR SCHNEIDER
OSCAR SCHNEIDER 1921 ~ 2022 Oscar Schneider of Medicine Hat passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at the age of 101 years. Oscar was born to Gottlieb (George) and Lydia Schneider on September 8, 1921, in Irvine, Alberta. His mother was born on August 16, 1901 and his dad on April 29, 1899, both in Russia. Oscar was a military veteran having served in the Canadian Army during World War II, stationed on Vancouver Island and Suffield military bases. He was predeceased by his parents; son, Denis at birth in 1941; wife, Erna in 2011; brother, George in 1944; sister, Adeline Doble in 1992; grandson, Rick Schneider in 2013 and granddaughter, Alexandra Friesen in 1995. Oscar will always be fondly remembered as a caring father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather by his children, Deanna (George) Kerik of High River; Delores (Herb) Dawson of Medicine Hat; Ken (Berta) Schneider of Duncan BC; Garry (Delores) Schneider of Bellevue, AB and Beverly (Ken) Friesen of Medicine Hat as well as their respective family members. Oscar was very proud of his 14 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great-grandchildren. A Private family celebration of Oscar’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel on Saturday, October 22, 2022, with Pastor Lance Duncalfe officiating and interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery. If friends so desire, donations in memory of Oscar may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 119 – 14 Street N.W., Calgary, AB, T2N 1Z6. (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”
MARY BUSHCOLL
MARY BUSCHOLL ~ January 15, 1934 October 17, 2022 ~ With heavy hearts, the family of Mary Buscholl announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother. After a brief battle with ovarian cancer, Mary passed away at South Country Village, Haven House, with her loving family by her side on October 17, 2022, at the age of 88 years. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Audrey; sons, Ray (Cindy), Ron (Lydia), and Russel (Kim); daughter-in-law, Carol; eight grandchildren,Brayden, Jarrett, Tanya, Haley (Nate), Rianna (Karsten), Josh, Evan, Samantha (Braden); four great-grandchildren, Eric, Dirk, Peyton, Ava; brothers, Joe (Peggy), Ed (Irene), Mike (Anne); sister, Marlene (Ron) Duchscherer; sisters-in-law, Jeanette, Donna, Eleanore; and many nieces and nephews. Mary was predeceased by her beloved husband, Jim (2020); her parents, Mike and Barbara (nee Duchscherer) Weisgerber; sons, Joseph (at childbirth) and Roy (2016); brothers, Wilf, Vic and Bill. Mary was born January 15, 1934, in Prelate, Saskatchewan and grew up on the family farm near Sceptre, Saskatchewan. She received her education at Bell School. Mary married her childhood sweetheart, Jim Buscholl, October 28, 1952, and they made their home on the Buscholl family farm, only 1/2 a mile from where she grew up. Mary and Jim retired to Medicine Hat in 1993. Mary loved to cook for her growing family. Mary was a terrific cook, but she made the best noodles! There were rarely any leftovers so, needless to say, her “growing” family grew not only in numbers but also in pounds because we all loved her noodles. Whenever she had the urge to make her amazing Cream Noodles, it was all hands-on-deck, and the family would have a production line going, everyone with their job to do. We all have wonderful memories of good food, a great game of canasta, and lots of love and laughter shared around Mary’s kitchen table. Mary also enjoyed gardening, playing cards and socializing. Besides supporting Jim’s efforts on his many Boards, Mary was a long time CWL member, sang in the church choir for a time and always helped cook for many Fall Suppers and funeral lunches. Vigil Rites will be held at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at 7:00 pm. The Memorial Service will be held at Holy Family Parish, 1451 Strachan Rd SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 4V3 on Monday, October 24, 2022 at 10:30 am with Father Naveed Arif officiating. Family and friends are also welcome to participate via livestream by logging on to http://www.youtube.com and joining the live webcast on Medicine Hat Holy Family Church on the above date and time. A virtual guest book is available on the livestream page for those participating remotely. Memorial gifts in Mary Buscholl’s memory may be made to Holy Family Parish. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Mary Buscholl. Funeral arrangements by
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.
YVONNE COPEMAN
1937 ~ YVONNE COPEMAN ~ 2022 Yvonne Copeman of Medicine Hat passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 18th, 2022 at the age of 85 years. Yvonne leaves to cherish in her memory her children, Al (Chris) Beck, Michel Beck, Monique (Louis) Frankow, Antonio Beck, Pierre Beck, Helene (Chris) Nicholson, Gerald Beck (Deidre); 14 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; as well as four stepchildren and their families; siblings, Alberic (Jacqueline) Lemoine, Richard (Louise) Lemoine, Agnes Johnstone, Juliet (Henri) Desautels; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Yvonne was predeceased by her husband, George Copeman; parents, Antonio and Stella Lemoine; two of her grandchildren; three of her brothers; and two of her sisters. Yvonne was a proud volunteer; volunteering at both the Moose and the Royal Canadian Legion for a combined 25 years. She was president of the Ladies Auxiliary at the Legion four times. Yvonne was an avid lover of Yahtzee, a pool shark, and loved to play bingo. She enjoyed watching curling, the Medicine Hat Tigers, the Toronto Blue Jays, and soap operas. On family member’s birthdays, Yvonne would call and play Happy Birthday on her harmonica. She was very proud of her family especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Yvonne’s family would like to thank her doctor, Dr. Monty, as well as the staff at AgeCare Riverview Long-Term Care Home, for the care they provided to Yvonne. Vigil Rites (Prayers) will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL on October 24th ,2022 at 7:00 pm with Fr. Roque Periera, Celebrant. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5, on Tuesday, October 25th, 2022, at 1:00 pm with Deacon Terry Olson officiating. Interment will follow in the Veteran’s Section at HILLSIDE CEMETERY. If unable to attend the Vigil Rites (Prayers) or the Funeral Service, family and friends are welcome to participate via livestream by logging on to http://www.saamis.com and joining the live webcast on Yvonne’s memorial page at the above dates about 10 minutes prior to the services. A virtual guest book is available on the livestream page for those participating remotely Memorial gifts in Yvonne’s memory may be made to Canadian Diabetes Association, 220, 6223 2 Street SE, Calgary, AB T2H 1J5 or Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre c/o Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation, 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 Yvonne Copeman. 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.
ARIEL JOE
2010 ~ ARIEL JOE ~ 2022 Ariel Joe of Medicine Hat, passed away on Thursday, October 20th, 2022 at the age of 12 years. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Ariel Joe. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed by
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.
IAN HOPE
1936 ~ IAN HOPE ~ 2022 Thomas “Ian” Reid Hope passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at the age of 86 years, beloved husband of Myrtle Hope of Medicine Hat. As per the family’s request, Covid 19 precautions will be in effect in all locations – masks and hand sanitizing are mandatory. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Friday, October 28th from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday one hour prior to the service. The funeral service will be held in St. Paul Lutheran Church (515 Sprague Way SE) on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Ken Edel officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. To leave a message of condolence you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.
PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2 16
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