February 28, 2014

By Obituaries on February 28, 2014.

.1922 ~ MILLER ~ 2014
Edward “Ed” Miller, beloved husband of Gladys Miller of Medicine Hat, passed away on February 22nd, 2014. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel. Memorial gifts in Ed’s memory may be made to the Charity of One’s Choice. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Ed Miller. Funeral arrangements entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, “The Chapel in the Park”, locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599

.1949 ~ MACDOUGALL ~ 2014
Darcey MacDougall, beloved husband of Marie MacDougall of Redcliff, passed away on February 18th, 2014. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel. Memorial gifts in Darcey’s memory may be made to Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation or to the Charity of One’s Choice. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Darcey MacDougall. Funeral arrangements entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, “The Chapel in the Park”, locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599

.DOUG MacDOUGALL
1926 ~ 2014
Doug was born July 9, 1926 in Manitoba. As a young man he worked for his uncle on the farm where he learned many skills, a not so colorful language and a great sense of humour. He followed his dad into WWII and later went to the Korean War. Mabel and Doug married and resided in Redcliff where they raised four great children, Darcy, Deanie, Dixie and Stewart. They in turn gave them grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Doug worked at Suffield driving bus, the old fertilizer plant and then on his own with DEW Transport. He acquired tree planting trucks which kept the boys busy. Off to Fort McMurray for 10 years and back to Redcliff for the golden years. Doug had a generous nature and helped where he could. Many pets were a special part of his enjoyment. In 2004 he met and married Gail. He lived in Medicine Hat and lastly resided at South Country Village where he received excellent care. He passed away on February 20, 2014 at the age of 87.
All glory goes to God our Father for Doug’s greatest achievement – becoming a member of God’s family through Jesus Christ our Lord.
A service in honour of Doug’s life will be held at a later time. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) Memorial donations in Doug’s name may be made directly to the SPCA, 55 Southwest Drive S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 8E8 or to the Alzheimer Society of Alberta, 401D – 3rd Street S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 0G8. Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455

.DREFS
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Warren Herbert Drefs, Friday, February 21, 2014 at the age of 78 years. Warren will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 52 years, Arlene, his daughters Nadine (Steve), Michelle (Galen) and Jacqueline (Glenn) and his grandchildren Stephanie, Vanessa, Eric, Nadina and Scott. He also leaves to cherish his memory his extended family and many friends. Warren was born June 12, 1935 in Biggar Saskatchewan to Rosalie and Henry Drefs. From his early years on the family farm, farming remained an important part of Warren’s life. Over the years Warren spent countless hours on his farms first in New Norway and then in Medicine Hat. His hands were a constant reminder of the years of hard work he so enjoyed. A strong contributor to his community, Warren served for 28 years as General Foreman/Manager of Communications and Electronics with the City of Medicine Hat. He was a member of the Palliser Triangle Health Advisory Council, the Alberta Safety Code Council and Chairman of the Board of Southview Church of God. He also enjoyed coordinating the Sound System at the Medicine Hat Stampede for many years. While an accomplished and talented individual, Warren will most be remembered by his family for being a Godly man and a loving husband, father and grandfather. A service honouring Warren’s life will be held in the Hillcrest Evangelical Missionary Church (3785 13th Ave SE) on Thursday, February 27, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Mark Bolender officiating. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Warren Drefs, 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

.HERBERT DEWALT
1943 ~ 2014
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Herbert Roy Dewalt, beloved husband of the late Margaret Rose Dewalt nee Carr, announce his passing at the Riverview Care Centre on Friday, February 21, 2014, at the age of 70 years. Herb was raised southeast of Medicine Hat by his mother, Rosie and lived most of his life in Medicine Hat with the exception of moving a few times to work away when necessary. He had two sons, Robert and Darcy with his first wife Margery (nee McLaren) Dewalt. in 1990, he married Barb (nee Pappaquash) Dewalt and in 2009, he married Margaret “Maggie” (nee Carr) Dewalt. He was a long term steward of his charges spending more than 30 years at Wolfery’s Dairy, Kappler Dairy and the Hatview Dairy Farm. His happiest days were spent tending to the cows in the early morning sunshine. In his working years, his evenings were spent with friends often at the bowling alley or as a young man fishing with his friend, Victor. To friends, herb was a hardworking man who enjoyed the company of family, the Medicine Hat News, a bottle of Pepsi and chocolate bar. left to cherish his memory are is sons, Darcy (Christy) Dewalt their daughters, Niya and Orla; Robert (Bernadeth) Dewalt and their sons, William and John; his brothers, Rueben (Ethel) Dewalt and Harold Dewalt; sister-in-law, Diane Dewalt (wife of Sam) and his best friend, Victor Mellinger. Herb was pre-deceased by his last wife, Margaret (Carr) Dewalt (2012); mother, Rosina “Rosie” (Adams) (Dewalt) wodham (1992); sister-in-law, Marj Dewalt (2014); brothers, Sam Dewalt and Art Dewalt; sister, Frieda Butgereit. A Celebration in honour of Herbert’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel on Friday, February 28, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Joseph Leavengood officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455

.HUST
Edward “Ed” Hust passed away on Monday, February 24, 2014, at the age of 79 years, beloved husband of Ida Heidinger-Hust of Medicine Hat. He also leaves to cherish his memory his children, Ron (Lorna) Hust and their children, Jeffrey, Stephanie and Christopher all of Lethbridge; Sandra Sanderson (Derick Oldford) of Medicine Hat; Brian Hust of Calgary and Gord (Lorna) Hust and their children Taylor and Michael all of Medicine Hat; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one son in infancy, James Hust, September 23, 1958, his parents, Gustav on December 19, 1988, and Lilli on December 16, 2003; his brother Ewald, March 2, 2006, and his sister Elli Krassman, May 18, 1994. Ed was born on July 26, 1934 in Rohrbach, Ukraine. As a young man he helped his mother guide the family through Europe during WWII, he immigrated with his family to Stirling, Alberta in 1951, and worked in the sugar beet fields. In 1953, he moved to Medicine Hat where he has resided since. Ed worked at various jobs eventually becoming a Carpenter and 4th Class Steam Engineer at NorthWest Nitro/Western Co-op Fertilizer. His hobbies included renovating old houses, golf, curling, woodworking, billiards and gardening. His grandchildren were very special to him and he enjoyed spending time with them at Cypress Hills and Stafford Lake. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Friday evening from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 1:00 – 1:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the St. Paul Lutheran Church (515 Sprague Way SE) on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Ken Edel officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those who wish to remember Ed may direct their donation to the St. Paul Lutheran Church Building Fund, 515 Sprague Way SE, Medicine Hat, T1B 4A7. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Edward Hust, 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

.ISABELLE
Mrs. Elaine Isabelle of Maple Creek passed away at Medicine Hat on Feb. 25 at the age of 78 years. The Funeral Service will take place on Monday, March 3 at 2:00 PM CST from St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Maple Creek with Reverend Peter Boote officiating. Those who wish to may remember Elaine with a gift to The Southwest Healthcare Trust in care of any Credit Union in Southwest Saskatchewan. Binkley’s Funeral Service, Maple Creek and Leader, in charge of arrangements. 306-662-2292

.LYLE HUMMEL
1928 ~ 2014
Lyle Hummel passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Tuesday, February 25, 2014, at the age of 86 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced upon completion. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cook southland.com) Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455

.PARNELL
Bruce Allen Parnell surrounded by the love of God and his family passed away at the Carmel Hospice on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at the age of 68 years, beloved husband for 48 years of Eldean Parnell of Medicine Hat. A gathering of family and friends will take place at the Columbarium at Hillside Cemetery on Monday, March 3, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. with The Rev. Dr. David Carter officiating. People are encouraged to meet at the columbarium no later 12:50 p.m. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, donations may be directed either to Carmel Hospice (St. Joseph’s Home) c/o 156 – 3 St. NE, Medicine Hat, T1A 5M1 or to St. Ambrose Anglican Church, 505 5th St. S.E., Redcliff, AB, T0J 2P0. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Bruce Parnell, 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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