December 3, 2014

By Obituaries on December 3, 2014.

.1922 ~ STARK ~ 2014
Rose Stark beloved wife of the late Ralph Stark passed away on Thursday, November 27th, 2014 at the age of 92 years. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at HILLCREST EVANGELICAL CHURCH at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor George Brandt officiating. Interment followed at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Rose’s memory may be made to CNIB. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Rose Stark 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

.1976 ~ POIRIER ~ 2014
Paul Poirier, loving husband of Jennifer Poirier of Medicine Hat, passed away on Friday, November 28th, 2014 at the age of 37 years. Paul also leaves to cherish his memory his children, Samantha and Malakai. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Paul Poirier. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed by 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

.ALFRED ALLEN DAVIE

March 13, 1937 ~ November 30, 2014

Alfred Allen Davie, beloved husband of Alice, passed away peacefully while at St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice on Sunday, November 30, 2014, at the age of 77. Alfred was born on March 13, 1937, in Vanguard, Saskatchewan, where he was raised and educated. He married his high school sweetheart, Alice, on July 8, 1961, and they remained inseparable for the remainder of his life – Alfred and Alice did everything together. In his last days, Alice remained his greatest concern. Alfred started farming at the age of 16 and built, with Alice and later his sons, a farming and ranching operation. He was a helpful neighbour to many and enjoyed travelling, playing pool, snowmobiling in Yellowstone Park, meeting friends for coffee, going to dances and lately woodworking. Alfred was a member of the Saskatchewan Hereford, Canadian Hereford and Saskatchewan Livestock Associations, Swift Current Broncos’ Board, Frontier Days’ Board, Saskatchewan Stockgrowers Association and was a councillor and Reeve of R.M. #106 and a member of the Swift Current Good Sam Chapter. Alfred cared deeply for his friends and family; he loved talking about politics and farming with his kids and grandkids. Besides his loving wife, Alice, Alfred leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Flossie Davie; son Brad (Judith) Davie of Vanguard, SK, and their children: Justin Davie (Desi Parr) and their son, Declan, Bretton Davie (Scott Russell), Braden Davie and Jory Davie; son Trent (Debra) Davie of Spruce Grove, AB, and their children: Lindsay (Jason) Malachowski and their children Landon and Spencer, Kelly Orr, Blade (Nicole) Davie and Blaze Davie; brothers Lloyd (Lucille) Davie and Elden (Colleen) Davie as well as sisters-in-law Josie (Jack) Devine and Doris Dash. Alfred was predeceased by his father, George, and his grandson Steele. The funeral mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Parish, 1451 Strachan Road S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, on Saturday, December 6, 2014, at 10 a.m. with Father Philip Le celebrant. Interment will take place in Vanguard, Saskatchewan, at a later date. If friends so desire, memorial donations in Alfred’s name may be made directly to St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice, 156 – 3 Street N.E., Medicine Hat,?Alberta, T1A 5M1 or to the Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation c/o Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre, 666 – 5 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6. 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. Telephone: 403-527-6455.

.KLAUDT
Robert “Bob” Klaudt passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2014, at the age of 84 years, beloved husband of Leah Klaudt. He also leaves to cherish his memory his three children, Brenda (Roger) Gackle of Wroxton, Saskatchewan, Colleen (Garry) Eisner of Swan River, Manitoba and Valerie (Ed) Burton of Camrose; four grandchildren, Mellaina (Darren) Kereluik of Winnipeg, Samantha Burton of Strathmore, Bretton (Sarah) Eisner of Winnipeg and Brittany Burton of Regina; one brother, Henry (Ruth) Klaudt and one sister, Violet Heller all of Medicine Hat; two brothers-in-law, Herb (Doreen) Buchholz and John (Linda) Buchholz; five sisters-in-law, Helen Klaudt, Helen Bayer, Violet Heather, Martha (John) Van Ooyen, Delores Buchholz and Elvina Buchholz as well as numerous nieces, nephews and relatives. He was predeceased by his parents, Olga and Carl Klaudt; two brothers, Albert and Oscar; three sisters, Alice Hennis, Tina Powell and Bernice Hanke. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the Temple Baptist Church (606 7th Street SW) on Thursday, December 4, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Marcel Mitchell officiating. A private family interment will take place. In lieu of flowers sympathy donations may be made to the South Country Village, 1720 Bell Street SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 5G1. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Bob Klaudt, 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

.NOBEL
Ralph Howard Nobel passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2014, at the age of 87 years, beloved husband of Ella Nobel of Medicine Hat. He was predeceased by his parents, Rosa and William Nobel, his brother, Frank Nobel, sister, Pearl Woyciehouski, step-mother, Justina Nobel; two step-brothers, Edwin Stock and Dave Stock and his step-sister, Alice Noble. He leaves to cherish his memory his step-sister, Esdella Herman of Medicine Hat; four sisters-in-law, Irene Stock, Lillian Stock both of Medicine Hat, Maggie Thompson of Seashell, B.C. and Agnes Currie of Bow Island; his brother-in-law, Arnold Woyciehouski as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Ralph was born on May 3, 1927 in Thelma, Alberta. He resided in various locations while working with the ALCB. Ralph received 8 store awards while working at the Alberta Liquor Store. He was a member of the Golden K Kiwanis Club and was active with club as a volunteer for seniors receiving the Mel Osbourne award for outstanding service and was also a member of the Loyal Order of Moose and the Redcliff branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Friday, December 5, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. with Diaconal Minister Lila deWaal officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, NWT and Nunavut #124 – 430 6th Ave. SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 2S8 or to 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: Ralph Nobel, 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

.RAYMOND PERSON
1955 ~ 2014

“We will carry you with us,
‘Till we see you again”

With heavy hearts the family of Raymond (Ray) Walter Person, announce his passing at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Tuesday, December 2, 2014, at the age of 59 years. Ray was born April 13, 1955 at Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, a son to proud parents, Walter & Isabel Person. At a young age the family moved to Medicine Hat where he was raised and attended school. A strong work ethic was instilled in Ray and it was evident in his life’s work. He was a dedicated employee for the Glass Factory in Redcliff where he worked from 1980-1992. In February of 2001, he started working for Penner International as a labourer at the Goodyear Warehouse until 2014. Meanwhile, over the past twenty years, Ray used his skills as a handyman and built a strong base of customers that he would do odd jobs for including cutting grass, painting, and maintaining yards. With his dedication, sense of humour and likeable personality, Ray’s customers became good friends! He cultivated many wonderful friendships throughout the years and he deeply cherished those friendships. He enjoyed the little things in life… the outdoors, riding motorcycle back in the day, hockey and his cat, Sandy. Ray was very friendly, kind to everyone and had a willingness to help those in need. He could often be found at Tim Hortons having a coffee and chatting it up with his buddies. He loved visiting with his friends and family and liked to play bingo with his sister and brother-in-law. Family was of great importance and he will be dearly missed by his sister, Darlene (Jim) Hawkins of Medicine Hat; brother, Wayne Person of Ontario; best friend, Joe Sequin; two nieces, Kim (Josh) Bezler and Dawn Potts; nephews, Shawn Potts and Mike Morrison of Lethbridge as well as Devon Rattai; numerous great-nieces and nephews and family in Saskatchewan. A Celebration of Ray’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Saturday, December 6, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. with Life Celebrant Gerry Getz officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery and a reception in the Cook Southland Reception Facility. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) Memorial donations may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, 102 Crestwood Square One, 1865 Dunmore Road S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1Z8. Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455

.STIMSON
Christina Stimson of Brooks, beloved wife of the late George Stimson, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Sunrise Gardens, Brooks, on Friday, November 28th, 2014 at the age of 89 years. She was born in Gradiska, Yugoslavia on August 14th, 1925 the youngest of eight girls, to Wilhelm and Elizabeth Schmidt. At the age of two, she travelled with her family to Montreal and later to Manyberries, Alberta, where she attended school and helped on the farm. She married George Stimson on October 25th, 1947 and they took over her parent’s farm and were blessed with six children. Christina and George moved their family to the Brooks area in 1964, where they continued to farm and ranch. She retired to Brooks in 1996, to be closer to family and friends. Christina enjoyed her huge garden, flowers and working in her yard and her baking and cooking were second to none. The door was always open to neighbors and a bed waiting for a niece or nephew who needed a temporary home for a month or two, or more. Christina also took pleasure in quilting and singing with the Lutheran Ladies Group at the Lodge, Orchard Manor, and Sunrise Gardens. After raising her family, her grandchildren became her greatest passion. She cherished each and every one of them and enjoyed watching them grow and loved being a special part of their lives. Christina moved into the Newbrook Lodge and later to Sunrise Gardens. She was predeceased by her husband George, daughter Judy and all of her sisters. Christina is survived by her children, Dale (Tess) Stimson, Jim (Jodi) Stimson, Pat (Brad) Rooke, Sue Opperman (Terry) and Rick (Brenda) Stimson and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 5th at 2:00 PM from the Trinity Lutheran Church. Rev. John Theiss officiating. In memory of Christina, if friends desire, memorial tributes may be made to a charity of choice. Funeral arrangements in care of SMITH FUNERAL HOME, BROOKS, ALBERTA. Condolences may be forwarded through http://www.sfh.ca Telephone 403-362-4636 or Toll Free (866) 362-4652.

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