May 8, 2015
By Obituaries on May 8, 2015.
1924 ~ KOSLOSKI ~ 2015 Nicholas "Nick" Kosloski of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Anne Kosloski, passed away on Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015 at the age of 91 years. Nick treasured life, family and his many friends. He enjoyed travel, golf, country music and classic westerns. Nick was gracious, good-natured, and generous, always willing to lend a hand. Nick took life in stride and never thought of giving up. Nick will be deeply missed by his sons, Glenn (Carol) of Vanscoy, SK and Russell (Judy) of Calgary; four grandchildren, Kris (Heather), Heather (Mitch), Jennifer and Lorie; six great-grandchildren, Riley, Kaelee, Makenna, Danyka, Thomas and Korina; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Nick was predeceased by his parents, Jan and Maria Kosloski; as well as numerous brothers and sisters. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Saturday, May 9th, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Father Alphonse Narisetty officiating. Interment will take place at St. John's Cemetery, Saskatoon. Memorial gifts in Nick's memory may be made to the Cypress View Foundation, 722 Bassett Crescent NW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 7W8. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Nick Kosloski. Funeral arrangements are entrusted toSAAMIS 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 ~ HANSVALL ~ 2015 Clarence "Clary" Hansvall, beloved husband of Joyce Hansvall of Medicine Hat, passed away on Monday, May 4th, 2015 at the age of 80 years. Clary also leaves to cherish his memory four children, Kim (Dave Hardman) Turgeon-Hardman, Shane (Shannon) Hansvall, Tex (Carol) Hansvall and Heidi (Kerry) Yuzik; thirteen grandchildren, Matthew Turgeon, Mason (Sarah) Turgeon and their daughter, Quinn, Stacey Hansvall and her children, Kieran Gibson and Avah Hansvall, Chelsey (Eddie) Brown, Keagan Hansvall and his son, Masen Hudson and Masen's mom, Katie, Sara (Andrew King) Hansvall, Haylee Hansvall, Kyle Hansvall, Cassie Hansvall, Jesse Yuzik, Tori Yuzik, Riley Yuzik and Stephanie (Peter) Elliott; two sisters, Ruth McMillan and Lilly Elmgren; two sisters-in-law, Phyllis (Maurice) McIllwrick and June (Scott) Harvey; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Clary was predeceased by his parents, Carl and Clara Honsvall; one son-in-law, Paul Turgeon; and four siblings, Ragnhild Honsvall, Esther Honsvall, Harold Honsvall and Arthur Honsvall. The Funeral Service will be held at FIFTH AVENUE MEMORIAL UNITED CHURCH, 476 – 4th Street SE, on Saturday, May 9th, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Helen Reid officiating. Interment will take place at Swift Current Memorial Gardens at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Clary's memory may be made to Fifth Avenue Memorial United Church, 476 – 4th Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 0K6, or to the MS Society, 101 – 1201 Kingsway Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 2Y2. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Clary Hansvall. 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
ANDERSEN, Susan October 2, 1949 – Lethbridge, AB
May 1, 2015 – Calgary, AB
Susan Andersen of Bow Island, Alberta died unexpectedly in Calgary, Alberta on May 1, 2015 at the age of 65.
Susan is survived by her husband, Leif of Bow Island and daughter April Andersen (Sam Scott), of Imperial, California, sister Diane and Terry Forbes and their children Katherine (Chris) Hill and family, Matt (Careen) Forbes and family, all of Queensland, Australia and sister Marina and Doug Jones of Calgary, Alberta with children Zack and Mariel.
Susan is preceded in death by her son Jason (1988), her mother Tillie (1991) and her father, Barney (2015).
Susan was born on October 2, 1949 in Lethbridge, Alberta to Barney and Tillie Wolthuis. The family moved to Calgary in 1954 where she graduated high school at the age of 17 from Viscount Bennett. She lied about her age to try out for the Calgary Stampeders Stampettes cheerleaders, which she did from 1966-1968, including going to the Grey Cup in 1968. She started Nursing School at St. Michael’s in Lethbridge, Alberta in 1967. She met Leif in the spring of 1968 when her and two friends decided to play hooky from studying, to go visit the Simpson family in Bow Island. Susan and Leif got engaged in the fall of 1968 and they married in Calgary on June 28, 1969. The big city girl then moved to the small town of Bow Island for more than a year before they moved to Edmonton where their son Jason was born on February 17, 1971. Having enough of the city life, Susan and Leif returned to Bow Island in the fall of 1971 and have made it their home ever since. Their daughter April was born on August 2, 1972 and the family was complete and happy.
Susan worked at several places before finding her passion at the Bow Island Library, when she started working there in 1980. She was one of the founding members of the Shortgrass Library System, the first library system in the province. She loved working at the library and was instrumental in making the library what it is today. She once held a garage sale during a camping trip, making everyone involved ‘donate’ items from each of their trailers, sending all proceeds to the library expansion.
Being an avid sportsperson, Susan loved playing slo-pitch and golf in the summer and curling in the winter. Her slo-pitch team, The Jets, even made it to the Coors Light Nationals one year. The whole family participated in the Southern Alberta Summer Games until April graduated from high school. She was the typical hockey mom which Jason played for many years. She was a lifelong Stampeders fan and Calgary Flames fan and even converted Leif from being an Edmonton fan to cheer for the correct teams. Susan and Leif loved camping and did it as much as possible. They started out tenting with the kids, before graduating up to trailers and fifth wheelers. Both were adventurous world travelers, visiting many places in Canada, the United States, and Mexico, as well heading to far flung destinations in places like Costa Rica, Singapore, Dominican Republic, Australia and Fiji. Susan and April also went on many girl getaway adventures together, with Leif always calling asking what fun they were going to have next.
Susan was a wonderful woman who enjoyed life to the fullest every day. Her smile and laugh could brighten any room, and her happy fun loving spirit never dimmed. She will be missed not only by her family and friends, but the many lives she touched in her time.
A Funeral Service will be held at St. Michaels Catholic Church (1101 1 St E, Bow Island, AB) on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Fred Monk officiating, reception to follow at the Bow Island Legion. All are welcome to attend and celebrate and remember Susan’s extraordinary life. If you wish, in lieu of flowers, please send donations to Bow Island Municipal Library, care of the Town of Bow Island. The family would like to thank Dr. Woodruff, Dr. Jenna, Dr. Villaneuva and all the staff in ICU at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. Condolences may be forwarded through http://www.mcinnisandholloway.com http://www.mcinnisandholloway.com.
In living memory of Susan Andersen, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Park Memorial, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Calgary, AB, T2S 2L5, Telephone: 1-800-661-1599.
MARJORIE NIEMAN 1926 2015
Mrs. Marjorie Nieman, beloved wife of the late Mr. Elmer Nieman, passed away peacefully at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Thursday, May 7, 2015, at the age of 88 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
Our Son, God’s Gift… Last Friday, family and friends gathered in Cook’s Chapel to celebrate the life of a son, brother, uncle and special friend… Kenny Graves. Pastor Steve Pahl spoke of God’s love and the gift Kenny was to his family and the CORE community… Rita spoke of his life and the spirit of a man who touched everyone he had ever encountered… the video tribute portrayed Kenny’s life and time he spent on this earth and special music that played during the service portrayed the significance of his life.
Courageous Champion
…and this is the Victory that
overcometh the world,
even our faith. I John 5:4
His Life Lived…
His Life Cherished…
His Life Honoured.
Courtesy of
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455
SHERYL ANNETTE PEARCE BRONK October 21, 1975 – May 1, 2015 Our Dear Daughter, Sister, Friend to many, Missionary for Christ, Singer, Student, passed away peacefully in her home. Survived by her Mom, Jackie, and Al Piper, her sister Lisa Paul. Micheal and Makayli. Her dad, Garry Johnson and Carol, and extended families. Sheryl was a bright light wherever she went. A celebration of Sheryl's life will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the First Assembly Church on 395 9 St SE, Medicine Hat, AB, Canada.
WEILER JULIET WEILER, beloved wife of the late Fred Weiler, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at St. Therese Villa on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at the age of 99 years.
She is the loving mother of Marilynne Tremel of Lethbridge, AB, Gerry (Jane) Weiler of Vancouver, B.C., David Weiler (Cynthia Radford) of Calgary, AB, Betty Weiler (Brian Alston) of Australia, Bill (Maria) Weiler of Lethbridge, AB and daughter-in-law Cheryl Weiler of Lethbridge AB as well as 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Florence Turri of Calgary, AB and numerous nieces and nephews.
Juliet is predeceased by her husband Fred, son Jim, son-in-law Casper Tremel, two sisters Frances Koole & Evelyn Lundgren and infant brother Romeo.
Juliet was born February 3, 1916 in Medicine Hat, Alberta, the eldest daughter of Antonio and Virginia Zanin. After completing high school in Medicine Hat and teacher training at the Calgary Normal School, she taught at southern Alberta one-room schools near Bow Island and Milk River. Juliet married Fred Weiler in 1940, and the following year they moved to L’Ancienne Lorette, now a suburb of Quebec City, to support the war effort. After the war, they returned to teaching in southern Alberta, living in Warner, Cardston and Taber before settling in Lethbridge. During this time, Juliet was devoted to raising their 6 children. She enjoyed working as a substitute teacher and teaching grade one and volunteered a great deal of her time to the Girl Guides and the Catholic Women's League. She was always willing to serve when asked, such as when she took on the role of camp mother at Camp Columbus in Waterton, despite her fear of bears. In 1967, the family moved to Camrose, where for five years Juliet taught special needs children. This is the work that brought her the greatest satisfaction – her great patience and ability to listen made her well loved, and ex-students continued to correspond with her for many years after she retired. Her volunteer work with the Girl Guides and CWL continued in Camrose and she became president of the Bethany Ladies Auxiliary, supporting local nursing home residents through fundraising and volunteer activities. Juliet cherished her many friends and was an avid bridge player and square dancer. She loved having music in the family, making sure each of her children learned an instrument. She enjoyed singing with the Sweet Adelines, and playing clarinet in the Camrose Community Band. She always made her children’s friends feel welcome in her home, even to the extent of tolerating regular rock band practice. Juliet was passionate about gardening and also enjoyed attracting birds to her yard. In their later years, Juliet and Fred moved back to Lethbridge to be close to family there, including several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whose company she cherished. For the last seven years of her life, Juliet was a resident of St. Therese Villa, where the staff and residents enjoyed her teasing and her positive attitude. Mom was a very honest and caring person, a wonderful big sister, devoted wife for 65 years, mother, grandmother and a friend to all who knew her.
A Prayer Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB on Monday, May 11, 2015 at 7:00 P.M. with Deacon Cliff Bogdan, officiating.
The Funeral Mass will be Celebrated at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405 – 12 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. with Father Kevin Tumback, Celebrant.
Inurnment to take place in Medicine Hat, summer 2015.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Juliet’s name to St. Therese Villa, 253 Southgate Boulevard South, Lethbridge, AB, T1K 2S1.
WILLIAMS It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Kenneth Mark Williams, beloved husband of Ella Williams, on Sunday, May 3, 2015 at the age of 88 years. He also leaves to cherish his memory his children, George (Nellie) Williams, Allan Williams (Teena Shaw), Susan Williams (Harvey Menard) and Sandra Williams; seven grandchildren, Carolyn and Tony (Anthony and Mitchell); Ivy and Wyatt, Anna, Samuel and Nikole (Jade); Matthew and Olivia, Riley and Stephanie; and Sawyer; and two sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Williams and Patricia Williams. Ken was predeceased by his parents, Bertha and George Williams; two brothers, Jim and Don Williams; one sister, Margaret Williams; and son-in-law, Sheldon Forbes.
Dad was born and raised on a farm near Newmarket, Ontario, where he acquired a very keen work ethic. At the age of 17 Dad joined the WW II effort as a Merchant Marine and for 7 years sailed the world out of the Port of Montréal while learning the steam engineer trade. Dad met our beautiful Mom, Ella, in Ottawa and after a brief courtship they married in 1951. They settled in Pickering, Ontario, where Dad built a house from the ground up for his growing family and earned his First Class Ontario Steam Engineer Certificate. In 1961, Dad moved his family out west. He became a public servant for DND at CFS Beaverlodge in 1963 and was Chief Steam Engineer at CFB Suffield from 1973 until his retirement in 1988.
Dad was a prolific letter writer as well as a great story teller and he loved to share stories of growing up on the farm and of his family, to which he was very close, and of his world travels as a young man. He loved to travel and took his family on many memorable camping trips across Canada and the US and to visit our grandparents, Nanny and Grand Dad, and aunts, uncles and cousins in southern Ontario. In his later years Dad delivered thousands of meals on wheels, became a health food enthusiast and cook, took his beloved dogs Scruffy and Muffin for daily walks in Kin Coulee, and worked tirelessly for many years caring for our ailing Mom. Dad never missed a Blue Jays game and always enjoyed a good laugh and a game of crib with family members and friends. We love him and we miss him.
Our family wishes to express sincere thanks to the staff of the Medicine Hat and Foothills Hospitals, and a special thank you to Glen Sletvold and Samantha Brimage for their thoughtful care and kindness to Dad, and Mom, over the years.
In memory of Ken, an Open House will be held at 423 Connaught Drive SW, Medicine Hat from 3:00 to 5:00 PM on Saturday, May 9, 2015. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net, subject heading: Kenneth Williams, 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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