June 29, 2023
By Obituaries on June 29, 2023.
KEITH ALLAN STROMSMOE
KEITH ALLAN STROMSMOE April 17th 1936 – June 21st 2023 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Keith Allan Stromsmoe. Keith passed away peacefully at his home on June 21st at the age of 87. Keith is survived by his wife of 63 years Elizabeth (Betty Anne), siblings Rex (Anne), Gordon, his two children Greg (Michelle) and Jamie (Shauna), his grandchildren Taylor, Maryann, Jordan and Tia (Nico) and great grandchildren Quinton & Leo. He was predeceased by his son Patrick and sister Janet.
Keith grew up in southern Alberta. He graduated from Medicine Hat High School and joined the Air Force in the same year, 1954. Keith was posted to Cold Lake base where he met his future bride Betty Anne in 1958. While in the Air Force he received his Bachelors of Science from the University of Alberta in 1958. After an honorable discharge from the air force he and his wife then moved to New Brunswick and completed his Masters of Science in 1963 and then his PhD from Purdue University, Indiana in 1970. This led to his career at the U of A as an Electrical Engineering professor, 1970 – 1997.
Throughout his lifetime he was always involved with groups, clubs and variety of sports. He was a member of painting classes, Trekkers, a running club, softball and cross country skiing, to name a few. He played a major role in his local Tia Chi class which he led for many years. In his retirement years he and his wife enjoyed many trips and traveled the country together. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him with his special wit and sense of humor.The family would like to thank Alberta Health Services and their staff for the care he received over the past months. In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to the charity of your choice or the Wounded Warriors of Canada. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, July 8th at 2 p.m. The service will be live-streamed at https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTY4NzkwNDczNzI1ODc1OCZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw
RUSSELL BROWN
1952 ~ RUSSELL BROWN ~ 2023 Russell Brown of Medicine Hat, passed away on Wednesday, May 31st, 2023 at the age of 70 years. The Celebration of Life will be held at Heritage Pavilion – Strathcona Park, 1500 5 St SE, Medicine Hat AB, on Sunday, July 2nd, 2023 at 1:00 3:30 pm. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Russell Brown. 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.
EDNA ELLE
1926 ~ EDNA ELLE ~ 2023 Edna Elle of Medicine Hat, formerly of Richmound, SK, passed away peacefully in her 97th year. She is survived by her son, Clarence (Delaine); and daughter, Brenda (Gary) Whipple; grandchildren, Stuart (Aerin), Deloyce (Kelly) and their child, Avi, Kayla (Travis) and their children, Brexton and Nixon, and Kevin (Erin) and their children, Forrest and Oaklynn. She was predeceased by her husband, Henry; an infant daughter, Caroline; one sister, and three brothers. Her family wants to express their thanks to Sunnyside Lodge staff for their many years of care. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road, SE Medicine Hat, AB on Thursday, June 29th, 2023 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm and from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. A service of remembrance will be held at Victory Lutheran Church, 2793 Southview Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB, on Friday, June 30th, 2023 at 1:00 pm with Pastor Roland Weisbrot officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in Edna’s memory may be made to Victory Lutheran Church, 2793 Southview Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 2H1 or South Country Village, 1720 Bell St SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 5G1. For Edna’s full obituary please go to http://www.saamis.com and select Edna’s memorial page. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Edna Elle. 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.
VELMA COLEMAN
1941 ~ VELMA COLEMAN ~ 2023 Velma Coleman of Medicine Hat, passed away on Thursday, June 22nd, 2023 at the age of 82 years. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Velma Coleman. Funeral arrangements 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.
ROBERT WHITEHEAD
ROBERT WHITEHEAD 1975 ~ 2023 Robert Blair Whitehead of Medicine Hat passed away on Thursday, May 11 , 2023. The graveside service will take place at Hillside Cemetery on Friday, June 30, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. Those who wish to attend are asked to meet inside the main gate to the cemetery no later than 1:45 p.m. 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
RON INSLEY
RON INSLEY Ron Fredrick Gordon Insley of Medicine Hat, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at the age of 86 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. 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
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