March 2, 2014

By Obituaries on March 2, 2014.

.1927 ~ PHAFF ~ 2014
Reginald “Reg” Phaff, beloved husband of Lorna Phaff of Medicine Hat, passed away on Thursday, February 27th, 2014 at the age of 86 years. The Funeral Service will be held in VICTORY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2793 Southview Drive SE, on Monday, March 3rd, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. with Diaconal Minister Lila de Waal officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Reg’s memory may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Reg Phaff. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to 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

.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

.KING, Florine Elizabeth “Toots”
February 4, 1920 – Moose Jaw, SK
February 23, 2014 – Calgary, AB

Florine E. King, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 23, 2014 at the Beverly Lake Midnapore Care Centre, where she has resided for the past several years, at the age of 94 years.
Florine enjoyed a long and illustrious career in the insurance industry as owner or manager of a number of agencies, and also serving as Chairman of the Alberta Insurance Council. She was always very enthusiastic and dedicated in all that she did.
Florine is survived by her son and his wife Rick and Linda King; granddaughters, Lorrie and Tara; her brother George (Kae) Baker; her sister Della Staples; and many nieces and nephews and friends.
Florine was predeceased by her husband Floyd; her parents Victor and Bertha Baker; brothers, Bill, Barry and Douglas Baker; her sister Bertha Bunn; and long-time companion Don Bryant.
A per her wishes, there will be no funeral or memorial services. Forward condolences and memories through http://www.mcinnisandholloway.com
In living memory of Florine King, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek Chapel, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E. CALGARY, AB Telephone: 1-800-661-1599.

.LIPPERT
Otto Lippert of Medicine Hat passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2014, at the age of 86 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his son, Grant; grandson, Ian; two sisters, Esther Lippert of Raymond, Alberta and Ella Heilman of Calgary as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Bertha and Christ Lippert, two brothers, Emil and Ray; his sister Emma Schock and his nephew Dale Heilman. Otto was born and raised in the Hilda District. He loved his TV and playing cards with family and friends. Otto had a great passion for farming and gardening in Winnifred, Alberta. He was a very quiet and kind person and will be sadly miss by all. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Otto Lippert, 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

.LYLE HUMMEL
1928 ~ 2014
Willis Lyle Hummel was born in Chesterville, Ontario on January 29, 1928 and passed away in Medicine Hat, Alberta on Tuesday, February 25, 2014, at the age of 86 years. Lyle’s life started in Mantario, Saskatchewan where he grew up with his family. Dad married Wilma Lewis of Forgan, in 1950 and their marriage was blessed with four children. Mom and Dad moved to Eatonia in 1955 and raised their family their. Dad worked at various jobs over the years… farming, Pioneer Grain Elevator Agent, business owner and lastly, a Land Agent for Trans Canada Pipeline from which he retired in 1998. He loved working for Trans Canada and could talk for hours about the people he worked with as well as the landowners. Dad is survived by his children, a daughter, Diane (Joe) and their children, Brian (Kylee) McKenna and Layden, Amy (James), Jessica and Hanna; son, Grant; son, Dale (Shirley) and their children, Shelley, Brent and Wendy and their children; daughter, Lois (Dennis) and their children, Amy (Jeff), Jayda and Melissa; a brother, Howard of Kindersley; sisters-in-law, Ethel Tuplin of Saskatoon and Florence Hummel of Longview as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Dad was predeceased by his wife, Wilma in 1988; parents, Willis and Clara; brothers, Jack, Doug and Elwyn; in-laws, Florence Hummel, Martin Walyer, Eric Tuplin, Laverna Francis, Lorne Lewis, Marjorie and Lin Carr and Laura Lewis. Family silently gathered at Cook Southland to pay their respects and a memorial service will take place at a later date. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) Memorial donations in Lyle’s name may be made directly to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 102, 73 – 7th Street S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1J2. Honoured to serve the family is COOK SOUTHLAND Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4V4. Telephone: 403-527-6455.

.1939 ~ DICKIE, E. GRAHAM ~ 2014
1939 – 2014 Graham Dickie died peacefully on the 22nd of February 2014. He leaves to mourn, his wife Janice and his children and their spouses; son Brock and Gigi, daughter Andrea and Paul Buckley, son Joel and Amy Reid, grandchildren Keanen, Ellen, Ariana, Ava, Lynden and Marlowe, his four legged friend Nigel, many nieces, nephews and family members. Graham was predeceased by his parents and six siblings. A Memorial service is to be held at Como Lake United Church in Coquitlam, BC on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 1pm. Officiating Clergy Rev. Bert Ramsey and George Elgstrand. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Covenant House Vancouver.