January 20, 2015

By Obituaries on January 20, 2015.

.1928 ~ MEKONS ~ 2015
Chloris Mekons of Medicine Hat, passed away on Thursday, January 15th, 2015 at the age of 86 years. Chloris leaves to cherish her memory her daughters, Myra (Gary) Thies of Muskegon, Michigan and Pammala Patterson of Memphis, Tennessee; twenty grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; one brother, Norman (Ethel) Campbell; and three sisters, Anne (Dave) Cassidy, Janice Richardson and Janet Pillion. Chloris was predeceased by her first husband, Calvin Anglemyer; her second husband, John Mekons; her parents, Forest and Esther Campbell; one son; and one brother, Richard Campbell. Chloris was born on October 11th, 1928 in Indiana where she was raised and educated. She married Calvin Anglemyer in Buchanan, Michigan in May of 1947 where they lived for 19 years before moving to Wisconsin. In 1981 Chloris moved to Lacome, Alberta where she married John Mekons in December of 1981. She worked in many nursing homes as a Nursing Aide. Chloris was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and enjoyed bible study immensely. She will be missed by her many friends and family. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Wednesday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and on Thursday from 12:30 until 1:25 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL on Thursday, January 22nd, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Warren Kay and Pastor Bob Findley co-officiating. Interment will follow at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Chloris Mekons. 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 ~ KERN ~ 2015
The family of Ellenore Erna (Zeller) Kern are sad to announce the passing of their mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother on Thursday, January 15th, 2015. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so today at TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH, 606 – 7the Street SW, from 12:00 to 12:55 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held today at TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor George Brandt and Pastor Brian Munro, co-officiating. Interment will follow in the Family Plot at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Ellenore’s memory may be made to the Gideons International. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Ellenore Kern. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to 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

.1952 ~ WILSON ~ 2015
Norma Wilson, beloved wife of Fred Wilson of Medicine Hat, passed away on Sunday, January 18th, 2015 at the age of 62 years. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road S.E., on Friday, January 23rd, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Norma Wilson. 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

.COUSINS
Dr. Robert James Cousins of Medicine Hat, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2015, at the age of 93 years, beloved husband of the late Gladys Cousins. He leaves to cherish his memory his son, Kent Cousins; four grandchildren, Tina (Rob) Laas, Shelly, Melinda and Toni; and two great grandchildren, Alex and David. He was predeceased by his wife, Gladys in 2013 and his son, Robert in 1997. Robert was born on February 18, 1921 in Harrow, Ontario where he was raised. He enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces during the war and trained as a doctor. Robert married Gladys Stokes in Windsor, Ontario on June 9, 1945. Together, under order they came west. Shortly after their arrival in Regina, the war ended and Robert began his medical practice in Leader, Saskatchewan where he served the community from 1946 to 1985. Robert and Gladys retired to the Shuschwap where they lived until 2010, when they relocated to Medicine Hat. Robert loved to garden in his quiet times and was well known for his roses and his love for his cigars. He enjoyed to hunt and socialize when time allowed. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Tuesday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday from 12 noon – 12:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Robert Cousins, 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

.HARLEY RYAN
1928 ~ 2015
Harland Richard Ryan, beloved husband of Theresa Ryan, passed away peacefully at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Friday, January 16, 2015, at the age of 86 years. Harley will be forever in the hearts of his wife, Theresa; children, Louise, Monique (Reiner), Steve (Michelle) and Lisa. He will be dearly remembered by his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; his brother, Wilfred Ryan and sister-in-law, Norma Ryan. Harley was born in Hanna, Alberta on October 26, 1928. He moved to Hutton and then Gem, Alberta where he farmed until 1973. In 1980, he married Theresa and they resided in Brooks, Alberta, Kelowna, B.C. and then Medicine Hat. At Harley’s request, a graveside service in honour of his life will be held later in the spring. Memorial donations in Harley’s name may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, 102, Crestwood Square One, 1865 Dunmore Road, S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1Z8. (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

.HELEN ROTH
1918 ~ 2015
Helen Roth passed away peacefully at the Bow Island Health Centre on Monday, January 19, 2015, at the age of 96 years. Further announcements will follow upon completion of the funeral arrangements. (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

.PATERSON
Paterson, David Wallace, Rev. passed away in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on January 15, 2015. He was born on March 13, 1936 and raised in Lethbridge, Alberta; graduated from the University of Western Ontario, BA, and ordained as a Presbyterian Clergyman on May 13, 1960; and obtained his Master of Divinity, from Knox College, University of Toronto, May 12,1982. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Madeline, on September 24, 2014. He is survived by his children Janice (Richard) Rodda of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Neil (Lori) Paterson of Sydney, Nova Scotia, Sharon (Dale) Vare of Cardston, Alberta, son-in-law Sheldon Moncks of Cardston; grandchildren, Jordan, Logan, Jennifer, Mark, Erin and Chris; his two sisters: Joan Paterson and Beatrice Young of Edmonton and her children Tannis and Colleen, and three brothers-in-law, Gerald (Joyce) of Acton, Ontario, Robert (June) of Galt, Cambridge, Ontario and Frederick (Johneen) of Cornwall, Ontario; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, David and Alice Paterson. David served 3 Presbyterian pastoral congregations: Lousana/Trenville, Knox, Lloydminster, and St. John’s, Medicine Hat, until retiring in 2001. The funeral service will be held in St. John’s Presbyterian Church (504 2nd Street SE) on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Dr. Nancy Cocks officiating. No flowers, please. A private family interment will take place at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Lethbridge. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the PWS& D fund of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, http://presbyterian.ca/pwsd/donate/ or the Alzheimers Society. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: David 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

.PURVES
Myrla Leanne Purves of Medicine Hat, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2015, at the age of 66 years, beloved daughter of Marion Purves and the late Jim Purves Sr. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Myrla Purves, 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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