January 10, 2015

By Obituaries on January 10, 2015.

.1919 ~ ANDERSON ~ 2015
Joan Anderson of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Gordon “Red” Anderson, passed away on Saturday, January 3rd, 2015 at the age of 95 years. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL at 1:30 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. A Private Interment will take place at a later date. Memorial gifts in Joan’s memory may be made to Canadian Diabetes Association. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or 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

.1927 ~ METZ ~ 2015
David “Dave” Metz, beloved husband of Annie Metz of Medicine Hat, passed away on Wednesday, January 7th, 2015 at the age of 87 years. The Funeral Service will be held today at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, at 10:00 a.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. A private interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Dave’s memory may be made to Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Dave Metz. 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 SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Monday, January 12th, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. 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. The Funeral Service will be held today at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, at 1:00 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Memorial gifts in Doreen’s memory may be made to the SPCA. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Doreen Stuber. 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

.1941 ~ LOUGHREN ~ 2015
Gwendolyn “Gwen” Loughren of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Les Loughren, passed away on Wednesday, January 7th, 2015 at the age of 73 years. Gwen leaves to cherish her memory her one son, Larry (Rhonda) of Lampman, Saskatchewan; two daughters, Deanna Loughren and Melinda Gale, both of Medicine Hat; eight grandchildren, Mandy (Alex) Nogue, Corelie (Chey) Craik, Venesa Loughren, Cara Loughren, Leslie (Brian) Boutkan, Dexter Stangland, Cody (Shanna Yu) Stangland and Dakota (Mike Tadjdeh) Stangland; nine great grandchildren, Dustin, Makenna and Cabri Nogue, Carter and Taylor Craik, Chloe and Jaxon Stangland, Blakely Tadjdeh and Annabella Ng. Gwen was predeceased by her husband, Leslie “Les” Loughren; her parents, Ronald and Mabel Paton; one grandson, Landon Loughren; and one sister, Marcia Knelsen. Gwen was born on May 18th, 1941 and was raised in the Hazenmore District. Following graduation she worked as a telephone operator in Pontiex, Saskatchewan. On November 25th, 1960 she married Les Loughren and together they raised their three children in the McCord District. In 1993, they retired and moved to Medicine Hat where they continued to make their home. Gwen had many gifts. Among them was her ability to market various health products and reach outstanding achievements including trips, awards and most importantly friendships. Family was her main focus in life. She encouraged each of her children to follow their dreams and fulfill their potential. She really valued any time family got together, especially visits from grandchildren and great grandchildren. Gwen was well known for her family gatherings, best pie crust and cinnamon buns, competitive card playing and watching curling. She enjoyed family camping trips and long distance traveling. For the past 5 years Gwen enjoyed nurturing her family and guiding them through the chapters of their lives. Gwen will be remembered as a kind, loving, honest and nurturing woman. Her door was always open and she was always ready to listen. She will be missed by those who knew and loved her. Gwen’s motto was “you must like it or you’d change it”–and it motivated us all! The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Saturday, January 10th, 2015 at 3:30 p.m. with Pastor Bob Findley officiating. An interment will take place at McCord, Saskatchewan at a later date. Memorial gifts in Gwen’s memory may be made 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 Gwen Loughren. 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

.ELLIS
Elizabeth Patricia “Pat” Ellis of Medicine Hat, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2015, at the age of 87 years, beloved wife of the late Lynn Harper Ellis. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. 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

.ELSIE ABRAHAMSON GRAY
1920 ~ 2015
Our dear mother died peacefully at the Sunnyside Care Centre on Thursday, January 8, 2015. As per her wishes, a private family service will be held. Elsie was born and raised on a farm near Preeceville,Saskatchewan. She married Bob in 1942 and they had 47 years together. While Bob was in the Army Dental Core, they lived in a number of places. They settled in Medicine Hat in 1957, when Bob joined a private dental practice. Elsie was predeceased by Bob and her nine siblings and is survived by her six daughters and their families. She will be greatly missed as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great- grandmother, aunt and friend. Our family appreciates the kindness and generous support given by the staff at River Dental over many years. We also would like to acknowledge the care and compassion shown by Dr. Jeraj and the Sunnyside staff. Her faith and family were a central focus in her life. Elsie was a lifelong member of First Assembly of God/ Christ the King Assembly and the Gideon’s. In her memory, a donation to the Gideon Bible Society is suggested. (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.

.HARVEY VERPY

March 4, 1937 ~ January 3, 2015

“Until We Meet Again”

Harvey Roy Verpy passed away peacefully at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at the age of 77 years. Harvey was born and raised in the Loomis / Eastend area of Saskatchewan. He married Dorothy Grace Wilkinson in 1955, living in Eastend until their move to Medicine Hat in 1968. Harvey is survived by his five children; son, Alan (Kathy) Verpy and their sons, Cory and Ryan, and Alan’s daughters, Bobbi and Brandi; son, Dean (Shari) Verpy and their children, J.J. (Bill) and Jeremy; daughter, Brenda Verpy and her children, Gary and Jared; son, Brett Verpy (Rose Caskey) and their children, Josh, Cameron and Austin and daughter, Shari Hansen (Jason Cotten) and her children, Jason, Kolton and Tatriana. He is also survived by his sisters; Joan Stuber and Zelda (Albert) Glassford; brothers-in-law, Floyd Hansen and Jack (Janet) Wilkinson and good friend, Irene Schwab; including ten great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Harvey was predeceased by his beloved wife, Dorothy Grace Verpy in 1975; parents, Henry and Laura Verpy; brothers, Clifford Verpy and Dwayne Verpy; sister, Pat (Floyd) Hansen; granddaughter in infancy, Brittany; brothers-in-law, Fred Stuber and Ted Wilkinson; sister-in-law, Diane Cursons and mother-in-law, Irene Sinclair. Dad worked most of his life as a carpenter, building many of the homes in Medicine Hat in the early 1970’s, then went to work at CFB Suffield in their carpentry shop. He moved through the ranks until he was promoted to carpentry foreman and held that position until his retirement in 1997. He was very proud of his work and very devoted to the Catholic Church he helped build in Eastend, Saskatchewan. We rarely drove by that building without him mentioning that ‘he had helped to build that’. Dad loved many sports including baseball, hockey, bowling and golf. Harvey enjoyed baseball in the local leagues for many years, playing and refereed hockey games in his younger days as well as after retirement and started golfing and bowling on a more regular basis. He was involved in many bowling leagues and relished in the competition and the companionship of his teammates of whom he spoke of with great fondness. Harvey also loved to sing and play guitar. Our earliest memories of dad all include him strolling around the house singing and playing that guitar for hours. Following his retirement, Harvey also sang with the St. Patrick’s Church choir which he loved and took immense pride in. He was loved and will be missed by many. The funeral service honouring Harvey’s life will be celebrated at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 1:00 p.m., with Reverend Father John Maes, officiating. A private family interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery with a time of fellowship in the Cook Southland Reception Facility thereafter. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, #124, 430 – 6 Avenue S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 2S8 or to the Medicine Hat & District Health Foundation, c/o Medicine Hat Hospital Palliative Care Unit, 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 Phone 403-527-6455.

.KNODEL, DUANE MILBERT
October 4, 1952 – January 6, 2015
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Duane Knodel at the age of 62 years. Duane will be dearly missed by his daughter, Tara (Daniel) Blum; his parents, Lillian and Milbert Knodel; his brothers, Daryl Knodel, Dana (Cynette) Knodel and their daughter, Alysha. He will also be greatly missed by his only grandson, Zachary Blum and lovingly remembered by his former wife of 35 years, Corinne Knodel. Duane is also remembered by his friends and co-workers at Wiebe Forest Engineering, as well as numerous motorcycle buddies. A Celebration of Life will be held at the New Brighton Club, 2 New Brighton Drive SE, Calgary,AB on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Duane to the Canadian Mental Health Association, 400, 105 – 12 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 1A1. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at http://www.myalternatives.ca.

.McDONALD, ELAINE MURIEL
(nee Gorr)
June 3, 1940 – Pembroke, Ontario
January 3, 2015 – Calgary, Alberta

Elaine McDonald of Calgary passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at the age of 74 years.
Elaine loved dancing and taught ballroom dancing at the University of Calgary. She also enjoyed music, fashion and roller skating. Elaine would look forward to holiday family gatherings and spending time with her grandchildren.
Elaine is survived by four children, Phil and Sheryl McDonald, Joanne McDonald, Karen and Mike Kerrigan and Kelly and Scott Evjen; six grandchildren, Shawna (Derrek), Devon, Kelsey, Zach, Hailey and Olivia; great-grandson Jase. She was predeceased by Ross, her husband of fifty years, in July 2008, a son Scott and her parents Sam and Muriel Gorr.
A private family gathering will be held. Forward condolences through http://www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to The Alzheimer Society of Calgary, Suite 201, 222 – 58th Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB T2H 2S3, Telephone: (403)290-0110, http://www.alzheimercalgary.com.
In living memory of Elaine McDonald, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Deerfoot South, 12281 – 40th STREET S.E.. Telephone: 403-203-0525.

.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. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Joyce Weiss of Medicine Hat; one daughter-in-law, Judy (Bryan) Magyar; four grandchildren, Stacey Vammen (Gord), Stephanie (Les) Wold, Kevin (Margareta) Jesse and Lori Jesse (Tom); five great grandchildren, Evan Vammen, Lucas and Brendan Wold, Mathew and Kaitlyn Jesse; one sister, Caroline Schneider; a brother-in-law, Edwin Deering (Virginia Hildenbrand) as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Jacob and Magdalena Bender; her husband, Raymond Weiss on March 8, 2006; her son, Victor Weiss on November 18, 1978; four brothers, Philip, Jack, Fred and John Bender and six sisters, Helen Frank, Martha Opp, Katie Thompson, Elizabeth Hughes, Christine Krassman and Maggie Deering. Mom was born and raised in the Hilda district; married to Raymond Weiss April 9, 1947, and together they farmed and kept very busy, but always took time off on Sunday; special occasions; getting together with friends and family. They moved to Medicine Hat in 1967, and still worked, Dad in construction and Mom took a Hairdressing course, then started doing hair for an income. Mom and Dad always worked together with harvesting, remodelling and with whatever there was to do. She kept busy also with crocheting, sewing, knitting and enjoyed music. She was active with the Hilda Bethlehem Lutheran Church Ladies Aid group. Mom enjoyed being together with the family and taking the grandchildren fishing and camping. They also gave us a helping hand on the acreage with building and helping out whenever possible. I miss Mom as I am sure she will be missed by many others. 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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