November 13, 2013

By Obituaries on November 13, 2013.

.1929 ~ ELTON ~ 2013
Robert “Bob” Elton of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of Martha Elton, passed away on November 7th, 2013. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel. Memorial gifts in Bob’s memory may be made to St. Joseph’s Home. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Bob Elton. 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

.1934 ~ BELL ~ 2013
Mrs. Anna Bell of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of Mr. Ronald Bell, passed away on November 6th, 2013. The Funeral Mass was held yesterday at Holy Family Parish. Memorial gifts in Anna’s memory may be made to Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Anna Bell. 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

.1937 ~ MASER ~ 2013
Mrs. Gloria Maser of Medicine Hat, passed away peacefully with her children by her side on Monday, November 11th, 2013 at the age of 76 years. Gloria leaves to cherish her memory her children, Patricia (Chuck) Donnelly of Seven Persons, Darren (Dawn) Maser, Sharon Maser and James Maser, all of Medicine Hat; four grandchildren, Matthew (Christy) Donnelly, Amber Donnelly, Justin and Jordon Maser; six great grandchildren, Tiffani-Ann, Tianna, Jennifer, Korina, Savanna and Taven; one brother, Dennis (Louise) Miller of Medicine Hat; one sister, Valerie Miller of Medicine Hat; numerous nieces and nephews; two sisters-in-law, Frances Maser and Marion Stickel; and one brother-in-law, Larry Maser. Gloria was predeceased by her parents, Rudolph and Anna Miller; her children’s father, Chris Maser; his parents, John and Elizabeth Maser; numerous sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Gloria was born in Medicine Hat on September 25th, 1937 and was raised on the family farm at Hilda. She attended school in Hilda, then high school in Medicine Hat where she boarded at the ‘Dorm’ and became a member of the extended Dorm family. She attended Normal School in Calgary before teaching school in the Medicine Hat area, Bowmanton, Antelope Cut, Cypress View and then McKay Creek, Goose Lake and Schuler. In 1966, she retired from teaching to raise her family. She later attended Garbutt Business College, then worked at Motor Vehicles for 17 years and then Cedar Square Registries, retiring in 1999. Gloria liked golfing, reading, doing puzzles of all kinds and listening to all the Tiger hockey games. She also spent many hours volunteering at the Gift Shop in the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. The Memorial Service will be held in SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Friday, November 15th, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Memorial gifts in Gloria’s memory may be made to the Charity of One’s Choice. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or http://www.gonebutnotforgotten.ca or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Gloria Maser. 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

.1975 ~ BETKE ~ 2013
Linda Betke of Medicine Hat passed away on Friday, November 8th, 2013 at the age of 38 years. The Funeral Services will be held today in SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Julianna Wehrfritz-Hanson officiating. Memorial gifts in Linda’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Linda Betke. 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

.BILDFELL
Marjorie Elaine Bildfell passed away on Monday, November 11, 2013, at the age of 65 years, beloved wife of Bob Bildfell of Medicine Hat. The funeral service will be held in Westminster United Church (101 6th Street SE) on Friday, November 15, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Leroy Angle officiating. Interment will take place at Hillcrest Cemetery in Shaunavon, Saskatchewan on Saturday, November 16. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society 401D 3rd Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 0G8. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Marjorie Bildfell, 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

.HANNA – Nancy C.
October 17, 1915 – November 5, 2013
Nancy Hanna was born to Frank and Elizabeth Yeast on October 17, 1915 on the family ranch east of Fox Valley, Saskatchewan. She was the middle child, with an older brother Frank and a younger brother Perry. She spent her early years on the ranch where she developed a love of the country.
Nancy’s education began with home schooling on the ranch and later primary grades in Abbey, Saskatchewan. She attended Regina College and graduated in 1933. Nancy stayed on at Regina College and began her career as a secretary.
Nancy met Flight Officer Almond Vandre, an American pilot flying in the Royal Canadian Air Force. They married June 27, 1942. They were stationed at Vulcan, Alberta, a base in the Commonwealth Air Training Plan, where flight instructors were trained. Nancy’s husband was tragically killed while on a training flight only a few months later on September 21, 1942.
Nancy, undaunted, moved to Montreal and worked for Canadian Industries Limited CIL. This company at the time employed 33,000 employees and was producing munitions for the Canadian war effort.
While in Montreal she met Mitch Hanna, a police officer in the Royal Canadian Mounties. In those years young Mounties were not allowed to date for some time after training. Covert dating occurred. They married in 1946.
Mitch’s career took them all over Canada with postings in both the east and west. In the early ’60s, Mitch retired early from the RCMP and began another career with External Affairs Canada. He was in charge of security for all the Canadian embassies and consulates in the African continent. Nancy and Mitch lived in London, England for three years and later were posted to Cairo, Egypt for another three years.
In 1977, Mitch retired and they moved to Medicine Hat. In retirement they enjoyed life. They played bridge, golfed and made the occasional trip to Calgary to attend the symphony. Nancy and Mitch travelled frequently to visit old friends in Ottawa and Montreal.
Nancy chose to live out her final years in her own home. She received kind loving care from her loyal caregivers Jackie and Jean Turaray.
Nancy was predeceased by her husband Mitch July 14, 2001. She was also predeceased by her parents and her two brothers Perry and Frank and sister-in-law Hazel.
She is survived by her sister-in-law Estella Yeast as well as by many nieces and nephews.
Nancy passed away peacefully on November 5, 2013 in Medicine Hat with family at her side.
The graveside funeral service was held in the Maple Creek Cemetery in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan on Saturday, November 9, 2013 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Peter Boote officiating. Interment took place at the Maple Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers were the family. Honorary pallbearers were all those who shared in Nancy’s life.
Friends who wish to may remember Nancy with a gift to the Southwest Healthcare Trust c/o Cypress Credit Union.
To email an expression of sympathy you may visit http://www.gonebutnotforgotten.ca.
Binkley’s Funeral Service, Maple Creek and Leader, in charge of arrangements. 306-662-2292.

.HASKELL
Ruth Florence Haskell of Medicine Hat passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2013, at the age of 87 years, beloved wife of the late Harold Haskell. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Ruth Haskell, 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

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