January 7, 2015

By Obituaries on January 7, 2015.

.1919 ~ ANDERSON ~ 2015
Joan Anderson of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Thomas “Red” Anderson, passed away on Saturday, January 3rd, 2015 at the age of 95 years. Joan leaves to cherish her memory her son, Graham Anderson. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Friday, January 9th, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Memorial gifts in Joan’s memory may be made to Canadian Diabetes Association. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Joan Anderson. 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

.1932 ~ LOWTHER ~ 2014
Barbara Lowther of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Edward Lowther, passed away on Tuesday, December 30th, 2014 at the age of 82 years. Barbara leaves to cherish her memory her children, Alfred (Jean) Lowther, Brian (Iona) Goldie, Randy (Debra) Goldie, Brett (Anne) Goldie, Adrianne Lowther, and Maureen (George) Wrzyszcz; ten grandchildren; numerous great- grandchildren; one brother, Ken Chugg; two sisters, Irene Cull and Lynne Lamb; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Barbara was predeceased by her parents, Everrett and Florence Chugg; two great-grandchildren; and one brother, Gordon Chugg. Barbara will be remembered for her devotion to her service clubs, The Royal Purple and The Eagles. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Memorial gifts in Barbara’s memory may be made to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation, #124, 430 – 6th Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 2S8. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Barbara Lowther. 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

.1935 ~ STUBER ~ 2015
It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of their mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, sister, auntie and dear friend, Doreen Evelyn Stuber. Doreen is survived by one son, Shelden (Tammy) Stuber and their family. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Doreen Stuber. 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

.ELLIS
Elizabeth Patricia “Pat” Ellis of Medicine Hat, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2015, at the age of 86 years, beloved wife of the late Lynn Harper Ellis. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Pat Ellis, 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

.JESSE-GEHRING, Ida
June 14, 1913 – January 4, 2015
Ida passed away peacefully on the 4th of January, 2015 at the age of 101.6 years. She leaves to mourn her passing five children, their spouses and families: Robert (Millie) Jesse, Mildred (Fred) Meier, Marvin (May) Jesse, Eleanor (Harry) Zeller and Donna Adams all of Medicine Hat; sixteen grandchildren, twenty two great grandchildren, eight great great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband Gust Jesse in 1973, and her second husband Ted Gehring in 1994, as well as all ten of her siblings. She was a resident of South Country Village for twenty one years, then spending four months at Meadowlands and her last month in the Havenview at South Country Village. Ida’s family would like to express their appreciation to the staff at Havenview for their care and attention this past month. A special thank you to her very good friend Pastor Bob. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday from 1:00 – 1:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Wednesday January 7, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Robert Findley officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, 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: Ida Jesse-Gehring, 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

.JOHN FOMRADAS
1940 ~ 2015
Mr. John (Jonas) Fomradas, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Diane Fomradas, passed away peacefully at the St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice on Monday, January 5, 2015, at the age of 74 years. A Celebration of John’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Friday, January 9, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. 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

.PRETTIE
Eileen Ruby Prettie (nee: Miller) passed away on Thursday January 1, 2015 at the age of 85 years. She leaves to cherish her memory one son Andrew (Charlene) Prettie of Calgary and one grandson, John (Caylla) Prettie of Calgary, special friends Leonard and Penny Schmidt of B.C. as well as numerous nieces and nephews and their families. She was predeceased by her husband James S. Prettie, her son Joel W. Prettie, her parents Wesley J. and Ruby R. Weidman; two sisters Eleanor Clyne and Audry Lake. By request no funeral service will be held. Interment will take place at a later date in the the Mountain View Memorial Gardens, Calgary. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Eileen Prettie, 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

.WEISS
Violet Weiss of Medicine Hat passed away on Monday, January 5, 2015, at the age of 86 years, beloved wife of the late Raymond Weiss. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the church on Saturday from 12 noon to 12:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in St. Peter Lutheran Church (758 8th Street SE) on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Barrett Scheske 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: Violet Weiss, 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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