May 8, 2014
By Obituaries on May 8, 2014.
.1923 ~ McDOUGALL ~ 2014Lily Elizabeth McDougall of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late David McDougall, passed away on Monday, April 28th, 2014 at the age of 90 years. Lily leaves to cherish her memory three sons, David (Margaret) McDougall, Robert McDougall, and Gary (Denise) McDougall; four grandchildren, Jennifer, Brennan, Ashley and Brittney; one sister, Molly (Andy) Clovechok; one great-grandchild, Tarquin Galloway; one brother-in-law, Walter Burgess; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Lily was predeceased by her parents, David and Annie Smith; one sister, Doreen Burgess; two brothers-in-law, John (Kay) McDougall and Albert (Bud) McDougall; and two sisters-in-law, Marion (Ron) Moore and Evelyn (Don) Irwin. Lily’s last residence was Riverview Care Centre which really became “home” to her. The family would like to thank the Riverview staff for their loving care and compassion and for taking such good care of mom during her time there. The Funeral Service will be held in WESTMINSTER UNITED CHURCH, 101 – 6th Street SE, on Saturday, May 10th, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. with Reverend Jan Stevenson officiating. A Private Interment will take place in the Field of Honour at Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Lily’s memory may be made to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre, 666 – 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6, or to the Riverview Care Centre Residents Fund, 603 Prospect Drive SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4C2. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Lily McDougall. Radio funeral announcement can be heard on Friday around 11:45 a.m. on 93.7 Praise FM. 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 .1924 ~ KUSLER ~ 2014
Beatrice “Bea” Kusler of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Harvard Kusler, passed away on April 28th, 2014. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at Temple Baptist Church. Memorial gifts in Bea’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 Bea Kusler. 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 .1935 ~ HERMAN ~ 2002
Ruby Verna Herman of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Alvin Herman, passed away on Monday, May 5th, 2014 at the age of 78 years. Ruby leaves to cherish her memory, three sons, Wayne (Darlene), Garry, and Corey (Shiela), all of Medicine Hat; five grandchildren, Shashauna Meier (Todd Bumphrey), Carrie (Tyler) Paul, Ashley Herman (Nolan Chant), Nichole Herman, and Zachary Herman; four great-grandchildren, Kendra Horvath, John Paul, Sophia Paul, and Arlana Bumphrey; one brother, Walter; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Ruby was predeceased by her husband, Alvin in 2002; two daughters, Sharon Meier and Debby Herman; and her parents, Cyrus and Augusta Bowers. Ruby loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Red Hat Bastarettes. Ruby will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all those who knew and loved her. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Saturday from 2:30 to 3:25 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held in SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL on Saturday, May 10th, 2014 at 3:30 p.m. with Pastor Joe Leavengood officiating. Interment will follow in the Family Plot at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Ruby’s memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, #102, 73 – 7th Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1J2. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Ruby Herman. Radio funeral announcement can be heard on Friday around 11:45 a.m. on 93.7 Praise FM. 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 .COCKS, Douglas John
November. 4, 1942 – May 5, 2014 It is with sadness that the family of Doug Cocks announces the passing of their Husband, Father and Grandfather. Doug was predeceased by his parents; his sister Jean Stolz; his nephew Richard; and a grandson Lane. Doug will be lovingly remembered by his wife Dorothy Marquart Cocks; his two sons and their families, Douglas John Jr. (Tammy Basque) of Grande Prairie and Patrick James (Kimberley Barlow) of Sylvan Lake; his precious grandchildren, Joel Kopp, Brodie and Delaynee of Grande Prairie, Molly and Hudson of Sylvan Lake; his sister Susan (Mic) Moroz of Osoyoos; his two brothers, Jim (Helen) Cocks of Leader, SK, and Daniel (Elaine) Cocks of Medicine Hat; along with aunts, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. We will forever cherish his love and spirit for his families’ well-being. A Memorial Service for Doug will take place at Eventide Funeral Chapel, 4820-45 Street, Red Deer, on Friday, May 9, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. It is the families’ wish that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly to the Canadian Tire Jumpstart, P.O. Box 770, Station K, Toronto, ON, M4P 2V8, or the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 202, 5913-50 Avenue, Red Deer, AB, T4N 4C4, or to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 105, 4807-50 Avenue, Red Deer, AB, T4N 4A5. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting http://www.eventidefuneralchapels.com.
Arrangements entrusted to
EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPEL
4820 – 45 Street, Red Deer.
Phone (403) 347-2222 .Elliott Webster Niblock ‘Skip’
Macdonald
1935 – 2014
Skip Macdonald passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2014, at the age of 78 years, beloved husband of Bonnie Macdonald of Medicine Hat. He also leaves to cherish his memory, his daughter, Andrea Macdonald of Toronto; stepdaughter, Laura Pass of Vevey, Switzerland; stepson, Torrey (Lucie) Pass of Montreal; brother, Bob (Lorraine) Macdonald of Calgary; nephew, Keith (Lee) Macdonald of Calgary and their children, Leslie (Al) Leeson of Calgary and their children. Also left to cherish Skip’s memory, his very special cousins, Sibyl Geddes of Calgary, Marjorie ‘Billie’ Niblock of Victoria as well as other dear relatives and very good friends. Skip completed his law degree in 1955 and practiced in his home town of Medicine Hat until his retirement in 2008. He was an amazing man and lived his life with great enthusiasm, touching so many lives over the years in his roles as lawyer, judge, school trustee and passionate member of Medicine Hat Musical Theatre.Skip was greatly loved and will be greatly missed. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Friday, May 9, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. with The Rev. Dr. David Carter officiating. A private interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Rotary Music Festival: Rotary Club of Medicine Hat, Music Festival Society c/o Box 2498, Medicine Hat, T1A 8G8. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Skip MacDonald, 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 .LAWRENCE (LARRY) BURGART
It is with disbelief and sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Lawrence (Larry) Wayne Burgart at the age of 66 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his daughter Tracey Burgart; his mother Katie Burgart; siblings, Adeline (Pete) Sanoy, Irene (Tom) Odell, Rita Edinborough, Alvin (Shirley) Burgart, Gwen Burgart and many nieces and nephews; the mother of his children Carol Shaw; chosen families, Christine (Kelvin) and Dalton Dyck, Michael Grudecki and Phillip (Laura-Lee) Grudecki and their families; and his latest wife Donna Burgart and her children Stuart(Vanessa) Bonneville and Aimee(Simon) Rose. Larry was predeceased by his son Duane, father Lawrence Burgart and brothers Alfred and Edward. Larry was born on August 8, 1947 in Wilkie, Saskatchewan and resided in Medicine Hat since 1979. He spent his early years working in the area before moving to Trail,BC for a short while and working in the forestry/ mining industries. He moved back to Saskatchewan to pursue mechanics and graduated from Tech school in Saskatoon and began his career. His first marriage gave him the joys of his life, son Duane and daughter Tracey. Unfortunately Duane was killed in a vehicle accident at the young age of 22, which totally devastated Larry’s world. In 1979, Larry moved to Medicine Hat and having spent the majority of his life doing mechanics owning his own business where he met many people who he continued to call friends. Larry loved being around people and had his own sense of humor and loved telling stories. Larry liked tinkering, repairing and building things and thought he had the best way of doing things, most times he was right (or so we let him believe). It wasn’t often he turned down a request from someone who required his mechanical expertise. Long, late hours were spent repairing equipment for farmers or oil/construction. He would make some money and then take off on trips to explore the country, he loved history and all the cool places he would find. His favorite enjoyment was being surrounded by nature, spending time with his hunting buddies out in the bush and bringing home the year’s supply of wild game. Of course bragging about being the best was often included in this sport. When spending time at home, he loved listening to his many records of pure country music, plus a few good ol’ rock n roll tunes. Larry was fortunate to connect with the Grudecki’s and was blessed to have their acceptance and love. Christine spoiled him with all her cooking and Dalton loved being around his Papa. When he met Donna (his future wife), Larry had to prove his dance moves to her and she was hooked. Her children also became a welcomed addition to his world. Upon his brother Edward’s death, Larry developed a special bond with his niece Jennifer (Randy) Leavitt. Each gave the other unconditional love at a time that was necessary for both. Of course he also treasured the times he shared with his other nieces and nephews. Larry was always glad to welcome anyone to his home. Sadly, he did not share with anyone as to the seriousness of his health and refused any efforts of support. He was in the process of ‘downsizing’ at the time of his death. We would be remiss if we didn’t mention the unwavering friendship and dedication of Joe Hrankowski and we are forever grateful. Thank you to everyone who remained Larry’s friend through all his ups and downs in life. A Celebration of Larry’s life will be held in the PATTISON CHPAEL on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those who wish to remember Larry with a donation may do so through the Canadian Cancer Society #102 Crestwood Square One, 1865 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z8 or the Canadian Diabetes Association, Medicine Hat and District Branch 102 73 7th Street SE, Medicine Hat. T1A 1J2. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Larry Burgart, 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 .In Loving Memory of
Linda Ann Marie Turnbull
Passed From This Life
April 19, 2014
Tisdale, Saskatchewan
Age 61
Linda Turnbull (Wandler) was born in Prelate, Sask. on July 29, 1952 to parents Walter and Bertha Wandler. She was raised on the family farm north of Fox Valley, Sask. where she also attended her schooling. At the age of 14 Linda and her family moved from the farm into Fox Valley where she lived until she left for school in Moose Jaw. Linda attended STI and took a Secretary’s course; it was at this time where she met her husband Robert. Robert and Linda were married in July of 1975.
In September they moved back to Tisdale where Robert was employed. Two years after moving to Tisdale they were blessed with their first son Ryan; and four years later blessed with son Ian. Linda spent her boys early years running them to school and their sports and other activities. Linda worked at Extra Foods in the bakery for a few years; after the boys had grown up she took a Special Care Aid course and went to work at Newmarket Manor. After several years there; she ended up having to take long term disability and decided to stay at home.
Linda enjoyed many activities and hobbies; she became involved with the quitters group in Tisdale and spent many hours working with them on quilts. She also enjoyed many hours in her garden and tending to her many flowers around the house at the farm. Linda also loved nothing more than spending time with her family and friends around the fire pit in the evenings sharing many good times. Another hobby of Linda’s was scrap booking and card making. Linda also loved book club, which she attended weekly.
Linda is predeceased by her parents, brothers Art and Richard and her nephew Jason.
Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband Robert; sons Ryan and Ian; sisters Diane and Frances; sisters-in-law Edna and Linda; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society as a token of remembrance .SCHOCK
It is with very heavy hearts we announce the passing of our husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, George Schock of Elkwater. George passed away on Friday, May 2, 2014, at the age of 81 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Darlene; his three daughters, Patty (Dennis) Klemchuk of Fairview, Cheryl Schock (Greg Thera) of Medicine Hat and Bonnie (Clint) Clark of Dunmore; three grandchildren, Brandon Maser, Chelsea Maser and Addison Clark; one sister, Irene Schneidmiller of Kelowna, BC; two brothers, Donald (Marlene) Schock of Medicine Hat and John (Florence) Schock of Maple Creek; four sisters-in-law, Ilene Schock, Jean Schock, Marlys (Jim) Frank, all of Medicine Hat and Judy (Pat) Nieman of Edmonton; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and their families, and a community of friends. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Dorothy Schock; his mother and father-in-law, Louise and Frank Nobel; two brothers, Bill Schock and Carl Schock; and his brother-in-law, Victor Schneidmiller. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Barrett Scheske officiating. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy donations may be made to “Halo” c/o Southern Alberta Medic Air Society, #12 – 49 Viscount Ave SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 5G5 (Please make cheques payable to Southern Alberta Medic Air Society) or 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: George Schock, 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 .STRAUB
Gertrude May Straub of Medicine Hat, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2014, at the age of 86 years, beloved wife of the late Lenard Straub. She leaves to cherish her memory four children, Jennifer (Ross) Moser, Ross (Cynthia) Straub, Carol (Bernard) Greenfield and Wendell (Dawn) Straub; eight grandchildren, Lenard (Morgan and Wyatt), Calvin, Nikara (Anthony) (Joslyn); Adam; Colin (Jamie) (Summer and Dakota); Kendra (Justin) (McKenzie and Kadence); Mindy, Kimberley; three sisters, Frances Gill, Ruby (Ted) Andjelic and Grace Lewandoski as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Lenard; her parents, Eva and Reinhold Gill; two sisters, Gladys Andjelic and Harriet Gill. Gertrude was born in Medicine Hat and raised in the Irvine/Elkwater area. She was the second oldest of six girls. After receiving her teaching degree, she taught in two, one room rural schools; Thelma near Elkwater and Echodale in the Hilda area. She met Lenard Straub and they were married on April 22, 1953, raising four children together. They farmed in the Hilda district until 1978 when they retired to the Hamlet of Hilda. After Lenard’s passing, she moved into an apartment and then to South Country Village. Due to her failing health, she moved to Good Samaritans where she has lived for the past eight years. Being a woman of faith, she had a quiet strength of character that saw her through many trials and transitions in her life. She enjoyed music, playing guitar and keyboard and was quite often heard humming a tune of her favorite hymns. Some of her hobbies were painting, drawing, crossword puzzles and putting jigsaw puzzles together. Family was very important to Gertrude as her face would light up when her sisters, children and grandchildren came to visit. The family would like to thank the staff at Good Samaritans for the compassionate care she received while residing there. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Thursday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Friday from 12 noon – 12:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in Temple Baptist Church on Friday, May 9, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Robert Findley and Rev. Herbert Bachler co-officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the charity of your choice. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Gertrude Straub, 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 11
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