September 30, 2014

By Obituaries on September 30, 2014.

.1925 ~ DAVIS ~ 2014

Dr. Allen N. Davis, “Doc”, of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Adelaide “Addie” Davis, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 24th, 2014 at the age of 89 years. Allen leaves to cherish his memory three children: Margaret (David) Hadley of Omemee, Ontario and their children, Allen, Laura (Brett) and their son Angus, and Anne (John) and their son Lucas; Robert “Bob” (Debra) of Medicine Hat, and their sons, Myles and Eric; Cameron (Joanne) of Medicine Hat and her children, Sofie and Stefan; extended family, Allan Brigden, Lois (Neil) Beatty, Lynda (Eldon) Haug, Ross (Joan) Brigden, James “Jim” (Betty) Horsman and their families. Allen was predeceased by his wife Adelaide; his parents, Norman and Margaret Davis; his sister, Marion Brigden Engel; and two brothers-in-law, Bill Brigden and Ted Engel. Allen, affectionately called “Doc” by most who met him, was born at the Regina General Hospital, Saskatchewan on September 13th, 1925. He was raised and attended school in Silton, Saskatchewan. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1943, serving overseas as a Lancaster bomber tail gunner. He received his honourable discharge in late 1945 and returned to finish high school at Campion College in Regina. Before leaving for the war he had met Addie on a blind date. They rekindled their acquaintance when he came back before he left for the Ontario Veterinary College, OVC. Meanwhile, Addie was finishing her nursing degree at Regina School of Nursing graduating in 1946 following which she continued her studies at John Hopkins Hospital, Jersey City Hospital and University of Minnesota Hospital where she was concentrating on operating room procedures. Throughout this time, Addie and Allen managed to keep in touch even though their studies had them in different places in the United States and Canada. After Allen graduated from Veterinary Medicine in the spring of 1950, they were married on December 9th of that year in Regina, Saskatchewan. Allen worked as a veterinarian for the Federal Government, which led them to live in Moose Jaw and Maple Creek. Wanting to branch out in private practice, Allen came to Medicine Hat in 1954. After a few years he established the first actual veterinary clinic in the area. Allen and Addie enjoyed their life in Medicine Hat, raising their family, contributing to the community and travelling to Europe, New Zealand, Australia, the Caribbean and throughout the United States and Canada. Allen was a long time member of The Medicine Hat Kinsmen Club and K40, a member of The Medicine Hat Riding Club, and an associate director of The Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede board since the early 1960s. Doc had a fondness for horses. He raced in pony chariots and raised and raced running quarter horses until last year. He was a true animal lover and had many pets; the household always had dogs and cats. Allen was a supporter of his Alma Matter and in 2012 attended the 150th anniversary of the OVC as a member of the class of 1950. Doc was in good health until just two months ago. Every morning for the last many years, he had coffee in the early hours at Tim Horton’s with a group of friends. Doc lived a full and colourful life. His work as a veterinarian was truly a passion. He will be missed by his family, grandchildren, and many friends. The Funeral Service will be held in SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Wednesday, October 1st, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Interment will take place in the Family Plot at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Doc’s memory may be made to the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, 50 Stone Road E., Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1 or to the S.P.C.A., 55 Southwest Drive SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 8E8 or to St. Joseph’s Home (Carmel Hospice), 156 – 3rd Street NE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5M1. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Allen “Doc” Davis. Funeral arrangements are 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

.1928 ~ RUSSELL ~ 2014
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Gilbert Allison Russell, who passed away peacefully at home in Medicine Hat on Tuesday, September 16th, 2014. Gil was born in Viscount, SK onJuly 23rd, 1928. He went to school in Leroy, SK where he enjoyed playing hockey and baseball and was a proud member of the Air Cadets making many lifelong friends. His love of sports continued through his life and he especially enjoyed watching the Blue Jays and the Saskatchewan Roughriders. As owner of Lorman Construction and Russell Supplies in Estevan, Gil oversaw the construction of many homes and commercial buildings in the southeast corner of the province. Gil greatly contributed to his community and was a lifelong member of the Estevan Kinsmen. Gil is survived by Betty, his loving wife of 62 years; six daughters, Barbara (Les) Saxon, Donna (Jay) Box, Linda (Mike) Fortowsky, Gloria (Bryan) Brewer, Pam Gress, and Wanda (David) Reece; grandchildren, Jim, Janice, Shawn, Jennifer, Kristen, Ben, Jessica, Tanya, Sonya, Sheri, Katelyn, Melissa, Ashley, Garrett and Matthew; and his 13 great- grandchildren. Gil is also survived by sisters, Joyce and Louise; brothers, Art (Georgina) and George (Helene); and sisters-in-law, Irene and Laura. Gil was predeceased by his son, Glen in infancy; and siblings, Elizabeth, Muriel, Bertha, Andy, and Dave. His memory will live on forever with friends and family far and wide that were recipients of their visits, and of Gil and Betty’s labour of love in the many inlaid wood boxes, tables and intarsia that they crafted. As per Gil’s wishes, a gathering of immediate family was held in Medicine Hat. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan, #1 – 345 Third Avenue South, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 1M6 (website: http://www.childrenshospitalsask.ca). Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Gilbert Russell. Funeral arrangements are 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

.1947 ~ RIES ~ 2014
Violet Rose Ries, beloved wife of Ralph Ries of Medicine Hat, passed away on Monday, September 29th, 2014 at the age of 67 years. Vigil Rites (prayers) will be said at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Wednesday, October 1st, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at HOLY FAMILY PARISH, 1451 Strachan Road SE, on Thursday, October 2nd, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. with Father Philip Le, celebrant. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Violet Ries. Funeral arrangements are 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

.1970 ~ WOODY WOODHOUSE ~ 2014
Woody (Keith) Allan Woodhouse, amazing husband of Tara Stricker of Medicine Hat, passed away on Tuesday, September 23rd, 2014 at the age of 44 years. A Celebration of Keith’s Life was held on Saturday at WHISKEY CREEK PUB. Memorial gifts in Keith’s memory may be made to S.P.C.A.. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Keith Woodhouse. Funeral arrangements are 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

.PAIGE TENBORG
2005 ~ 2014
An angel got her wings as Paige Tenborg, precious daughter of Warren Tenborg and Crystal Jans and big sister to Tyson, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home while surrounded by family on Saturday, September 27, 2014, at the tender age of 8 years. Further announcements will follow upon completion of the arrangements. 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 Phone 403-527-6455.

.PATERSON
Madeline Barbara Paterson (nee: Rennie) passed away in Saskatoon on September 24, 2014, at the age of 84 years, beloved wife of Rev. David Paterson of Saskatoon, SK. formerly of Medicine Hat. She also leaves to cherish her memory three children, Janice (Richard) Rodda of Saskatoon, Neil (Lori) Paterson of Sydney, Nova Scotia and Sharon (Dale) Vare of Cardston, Alberta; son-in-law Sheldon Moncks; her grandchildren, Jennifer, Mark, Jordan, Logan, Erin and Chris; three brothers, Gerald (Joyce) of Acton, ON, Robert (June) of Galt, Cambridge, ON and Frederick (Johneen) of Cornwall, ON; sisters-in-law, Beatrice Young and Joan Paterson of Edmonton as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Lillian and James Rennie, one brother Donald Rennie and one sister Dorothy Rennie. The memorial service will be held at St. John’s Presbyterian Church on October 2, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Dr. Nancy Cocks officiating. A private family interment will take place at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Lethbridge, AB. Madeline contributed abundantly to her husband’s ministry using her many talents, charm and innovation to support the christian mission in Lousana/Trenville, Lloydminster, and Medicine Hat, AB. No flowers, please. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the PWS& D Fund of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, 50 Wynford Drive, Toronto, ON M3C 1J7 – http://presbyterian.ca/pwsd/donate/; or to the Sherbrooke Foundation, Sherbrooke Community Center, 401 Acadia Drive, Saskatoon, SK. S7H 2E7 – http://www.sherbrookecommunitycentre.ca . To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Madeline Paterson, 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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