September 10, 2013
By Obituaries on September 10, 2013.
.1925 ~ VANDERLINDEN ~ 2013
Ann Maria VanderLinden of Medicine Hat, passed away at Sunnyside Care Centre on Saturday, September 7th, 2013 at the age of 88 years. She leaves to cherish her memory the VanderLinden Family and many friends. Ann was a resident of South Country Village for more than 30 years. Thanks to the nursing staff for the many years of wonderful care. Memorial gifts in Ann’s memory may be made to Sunnyside Care Centre, 1720 Bell Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5G1. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or http://www.gonebutnotforgotten.ca or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Ann VanderLinden. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Funeral arrangements entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATORIUM, “The Chapel in the Park”, locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599
.1938 ~ HAMM ~ 2013
Mrs. Virginia Rose Hamm of Medicine Hat passed away on Thursday, September 5th, 2013 at the age of 75 years. Virginia is lovingly remembered by her husband, Jerry; three daughters, Cheryl (with husband, Jamie), Faye (with husband, John) and Alison (with husband, Rob); and two sons, Richard (with wife, Marie) and Lyle (with wife, Lauren). She has been blessed with eight grandchildren, Tammy, Amy, Kim, Hope, Kaylee, William, Eduard and Delaina; and twelve great-grandchildren, Morgan, Anna, Bayleigh, Dexter, Hayley, Payton, Gracie, Logan, Dominic, Nick, Axton and Ember. Remembered with great love by her sisters, Alicia (with husband, Orest), Sandy and Shirley; Aunt Anne Antoniuk; niece, Charlene (with son, Zack); and nephew, Darcy Hubic. Virginia was predeceased by her parents, Mary and Steve Boychuk; one grandchild, Asher; and one sister, Linda Boychuk. The Funeral Service will be held in HILLCREST EVANGELICAL MISSIONARY CHURCH, 3785 – 13th Avenue SE, on Friday, September 13th, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Mark Bolender officiating. Interment will follow at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Virginia’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 102 – 1865 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1Z8 or to the Ronald McDonald House, 111 West Campus Place NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3B 2R6 or to the Hillcrest Evangelical Church, 3785 – 13th Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1B 1J2. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or http://www.gonebutnotforgotten.ca or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Virginia Hamm. Radio funeral announcement can be heard on Thursday around 12:35 p.m. on 93.7 Praise FM. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATORIUM, “The Chapel in the Park”, locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599
.1940 ~ WAITE ~ 2013
Beverly-Rose Waite (nee Oland, formerly Partridge) of Medicine Hat, passed away on Wednesday, September 4th, 2013 at the age of 73 years. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel. Memorial gifts in Beverly-Rose’s memory may be made to Parkinson Alberta Society. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or http://www.gonebutnotforgotten.ca or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Beverly-Rose Waite. Funeral arrangements entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATORIUM, “The Chapel in the Park”, locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599
.1952 ~ ST-JACQUES ~ 2013
Johanne Marie St-Jacques of Medicine Hat, passed away on Wednesday, July 31st, 2013 at the age of 60 years. Johanne leaves to cherish her memory four children. Johanne will always be remembered by her good friend, Winfried, who cared and loved her very much. The Funeral Service will be held in SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Monday, September 16th, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or http://www.gonebutnotforgotten.ca or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Johanne St-Jacques. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATORIUM, “The Chapel in the Park”, locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599
.BOB WEIR
1917 – 2013
The family of the late Robert Weir wish to announce that his address changed on Thursday, September 5, 2013. Formerly of Bow Island, he now resides in the Robert Weir Mansion, welcomed to the community of Heaven by his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ and by numerous family and friends who have made Heaven home before him. He was 95 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Evangelical Free Church, 214 – 4 Avenue West, Bow Island on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
A private burial service will be held at the Bow Island Cemetery prior to the funeral service.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Evangelical Free Church, 214 – 4 Avenue West, Bow Island on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
Bob will be deeply missed by Dorothy, his beloved wife of almost seventy three years and their three children Jim (Phyllis) Weir of Brooks, Roy Weir of Brooks and Merrilyn Strom (Stephen Smith) of Medicine Hat; daughter-in-law Laina Weir of Ames, Wisconsin and by his eleven precious grandchildren Kristene (Norris) Hirch of Bow Island, Jerry (Bonnie) Weir of Osoyoos, British Columbia, Tammy (Koos) Wysbeek of Lethbridge, Bonnie (Andrew) Payne of Carman, Manitoba, Loretta (Percy) Foley of Stettler, Rachel Weir of Brooks, Robert (Sarah) Weir of Scandia, Melanie Strom (James Karras) of Taber, Barry (Jennifer) Strom of Lethbridge, Oscar (Christy) Strom of Lethbridge and Kyle Strom of Calgary; thirty one great grandchildren and ten great great grandchildren. He also leaves to cherish his memory, his sister Lois Appleton of Taber and his brother Tom Weir of Vancouver, British Columbia; brother-in-law Jim Wallwork of Bow Island as well as numerous nieces, nephews and many dear friends.
He was predeceased by his parents Mildred (nee McKnight) and Earl Weir; son Bill Weir; daughter-in-law Beverley Weir; son-in-law Barry Strom Sr.; great grandson Gabriel Strom; four sisters, one brother and several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
Bob was born in Medicine Hat on November 28, 1917. He grew up in a family of eight children near Grassy Lake. He met Dorothy while they were both working at the John Neil sheep ranch south of Burdett and they were married on September 21, 1940. Bob joined the Armed Forces in World War II and was sent to England and Germany. In 1949, they moved to Cowe’s Ranch beside the river north of Bow Island and raised their own sheep. Later, they built a house on a parcel of land closer to town and moved there with their family. Bob’s granddaughter, Kristene, was teaching young children in Sunday School and asked him to be her helper. It was there he became known as Uncle Bob. He loved children and he always had a pocketful of mints to pass out to anyone who asked, most especially to his grandchildren and the Sunday School kids. He and Dorothy “retired” from farming and moved into Bow Island where they began janitoring the Bow Island Elementary School and later helped janitor at Cherry Coulee Christian Academy. Dorothy, at the age of ninety, after again “retiring”, decided they could deliver papers and so began three years of delivering the Lethbridge Herald to their Bow Island customers, Dorothy driving and Bob delivering! They could often be seen in their blue car driving slowly along the highway or a secondary road picking up cans and bottles in the ditches. Bob had decided he would use all the money they collected to support needy children around the world which he did for many years. He loved to walk and spent hours walking all over their farm land caring for the sheep, changing irrigation pipes or checking crops. Up until a week before his passing, Bob walked the halls almost daily at Long Term and prior to that at the Lodge. He also enjoyed bowling, woodworking, being outdoors, doing yard work in the summer and shoveling the sidewalks in winter. Bob and Dorothy lived on their own until October 2010 when they moved into the Pleasant View Lodge in Bow Island. Dorothy was moved to Long Term Care in April of 2012 and Bob joined her there at the end of July, 2013. He also loved to go for drives and often went with his granddaughter, Tammy, or his daughter, Merrilyn. The last ride he took was two weeks before he went home to be with his Heavenly Father. He was a kind, loving, faithful and generous man and he will be missed by all those who knew and loved him.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Bob’s name may be made directly to Cherry Coulee Christian Academy, Box 10370, Bow Island, Alberta T0K 0G0 or to the Southern Alberta Bible Camp, Box 99, Lomond, Alberta T0L 1G0.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: 1-888-223-0116.
.IDA (NEE NITTEL) BAUMBACK
1916 – 2013
It is with great sadness that we, her children, Gary (Catherine) Baumback, Diane Major (and her foster daughter) and Sharon (Jack) Browne, announce the passing of Ida at the age of 97 years. Ida was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, William (Bill) and one grandson (Trenton). Ida is survived by five grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild as well as one brother and one sister. Ida was devoted to her God Jehovah and her family. She loved to cook and bake and enjoyed her flowers. She was a most gentle and kind lady who has gone to sleep following a brief illness. We shall miss her! The memorial service will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses (62 Valleyview Drive SW) on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. with Rod Sideroff officiating. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, NWT and Nunavut #124 – 430 6th Ave. SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 2S8. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Ida Baumback, 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
.KAMBEITZ
Bernhard George Kambeitz passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2013, at the age of 78 years, beloved husband of Pamela “Pam” Kambeitz. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Thursday evening, at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Friday, September 13, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Philip Le celebrant. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Bernhard Kambeitz, 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
.SCHLINKER
Marvin Schlinker passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2013, at the age of 79 years. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, Bonnie Schlinker. Also remembering Marvin fondly are Bonnie’s children, Tom (Kathy) Pahl, Susan (Brent) Gutfriend and Greg (Joanne) Pahl as well as their children and grandchildren, Tyrel, Heather, Hally and Evyn Pahl, Chance, Vanessa, Adelaide and Ransom Pahl, Amber, Mark and Marshall Shantz, Wyatt Gutfriend and Jackson, Grace and Bennett Pahl. Marvin will also be remembered by his brother, William (Sharon) Schlinker and their children, Mark (Pearl) Schlinker and Wendy Schlinker; his sister, Agnes (Dave) Thomson and their children, Bill Thomson (Maggie Coates), Kathy Thomson, Bonnie (Stephen Baker), Adam and Rory Baker; his sister-in-law, Delphine and her children, Ian (Shannon) Schlinker and Aaron Schlinker. He was predeceased by his parents, Adam and Elsie Schlinker; one brother, Vernon and two nephews, Owen and Jason Schlinker. Marvin was born and raised south of Medicine Hat in the Wisdom District area. He remained on the family farm and loved the land, his neighbors and the farming lifestyle. In 1995, Marvin married Bonnie Hutchison-Pahl and shortly thereafter, they moved to Medicine Hat. He continued to keep active with curling, bowling and visiting with family and friends. He and Bonnie loved to travel and explored many areas of both Canada and the United States. Marvins memorial service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Robert Findley officiating. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society 401D 3rd Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 0G8or to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre (Medicine Hat Regional Hospital) c/o 666 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4H6 . To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Marvin Schlinker, 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
.TEENA BUECKERT
1928 ~ 2013
It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Teena Bueckert, one of the most vibrant and colorful ladies we have come to know. Teena passed on to another adventure on Saturday, September 7, 2013, at the age of 84 years. A Funeral Service will be held at Gordon Memorial United Church, 401 – 2 Street S.E., Redcliff on Friday, September 13, 2013, at 1:00 P.M. with Reverend Blaine Schaufele officiating. Private Interment will follow at the Redcliff Cemetery and the Celebration of Teena’s life will continue thereafter at the Redcliff Legion. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is COOK SOUTHLAND Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4V4. Telephone: 403-527-6455.
