June 2, 2015

By Obituaries on June 2, 2015.

1925 ~ STAPLES ~ 2015

Harvey Victor Staples of Medicine Hat, passed away on Wednesday, May 27th, 2015 at the age of 90 years. The Graveside Service was held yesterday at HILLSIDE CEMETERY. Memorial gifts in Harvey's memory may be made to Medicine Hat & District Health Foundation, Palliative Care Unit. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Harvey Staples. 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

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1932 ~ FISCHER ~ 2015

Celestine "Sally" Fischer of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Henry Fischer, passed away on Friday, May 29th, 2015 at the age of 83 years. Sally leaves to cherish her memory her two daughters, Ivy (Marvin) Stahl and Shelley (Richard) Steckmeister, both of Medicine Hat; two granddaughters, Maxine (Jarry) Hegg and Roxanne (Johnathan) Kroeker; three great-grandchildren, Naomi and Linnea Hegg and Bailey Kroeker; one brother, Adam (Katherine) Schafer; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Sally was predeceased by her husband, Henry on August 3rd, 1995; her parents, Alexander and Matilda Schafer; four brothers, John, Bill, Dan, and Emanuel Schafer; and two sisters, Rosie Reider and Elizabeth Schile. Sally was born in Schuler on March 10th, 1932 and was raised on the family farm east of Schuler. She received her formal education at Green Corn School. Sally married Henry Fischer on November 18th, 1949 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Medicine Hat. They made their home on the Hager farm until they purchased another farm. It was on this farm that they resided before retiring to Medicine Hat in 1991. Sally enjoyed her home, her church, and coffee at the Dairy Queen and A&W with her friends. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her and will be remembered for her excellent culinary skills, especially her kucha. The family would appreciate their privacy be respected and request no food or flowers be brought to their homes. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Tuesday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and on Wednesday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., and at VICTORY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2793 Southview Drive SE, on Thursday from 12:00 to 12:55 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at VICTORY LUTHERAN CHURCH on Thursday, June 4th, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Jim Bredesen and Diaconal Minister Lila De Waal co-officiating. A Private Interment will take place at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Sally's memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 102 – 1865 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1Z8, or to the Alzheimer's Society, 547 – 4th Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 0K7. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Sally Fischer. 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

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1941 ~ HUBBARD ~ 2015

John Hubbard of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Susan Hubbard, passed away on Sunday, May 31st, 2015 at the age of 73 years. John leaves to cherish his memory his children, Peggy-Sue (Richard) Moore, Lori-Ann Hubbard (Chris Beardmore), and Shawn (Bobbi-Jo) Hubbard; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers; five sisters; numerous nieces and nephews; as well as John's "sweetie", Mabel Schafer. John was predeceased by his parents and one sister. 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 1:00 to 1:55 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL on Thursday, June 4th, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Interment will follow in the Family Plot at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in John's memory may be made to AJ's Loan Cupboard, PO Box 45006, MacKenzie Drug Post Office, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 0B1. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading John Hubbard. 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

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BAYER

Wayne K. Bayer – A.K.A. “Weiner” or “Ribsy” to his friends, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2015, at the age of 59 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife for 31 years, Kathy; their two children Ashley and Kevin (Jensina Hehn). He is also survived by his mother Helen Bayer and her children, Lorraine (Bruce) Glasgo, Lyle (Lise) Bayer and a sister-in-law Anne (Don) Franks; six nephews and many aunts and uncles. He was predeceased by his father Fred; his in-laws Ev and Jim Chipperfield and he will be joining his lifelong friends, Doug Beierbach and John Tevel. Wayne was born on June 17, 1955 in Medicine Hat, residing in Seven Persons until the age of 6 when he moved with his family to Medicine Hat. He lived in Medicine Hat all his life and made many long lasting friendships here. Wayne was a social person who made friends easily and loved talking to and being with people. He was a diehard Edmonton Eskimo fan, attending many of their games and hosted football parties for all his friends. Even though his disease took its toll, he remained a positive person battling against it everyday for many years. He was always appreciative and caring and the disease was not able to take away the spirit that enabled him to fight until the end. Wayne never complained about being sick or about his daily pain. He knew his time was limited so he packed as much as possible into everyday. Wayne and his loving wife Kathy accomplished as many items on his bucket list as possible, Elton John in Las Vegas, Polar Bears in Churchill, Grizzly Bears in Campbell River and Salmon fishing in B.C. His travels also included an Alaskan Cruise, zip lining in Costa Rica, even touching Stingray’s in Antigua. In Mexico he caught his biggest fish, a blue Marlin weighing a 180 lbs, that really put a smile on his face. He touched many peoples lives during his travels and made lasting friendships including a second family in Zihuatanejo, Mexico. Wayne and Kathy also travelled across Canada and the U.S.A. in The Bayer Bus. They made it all the way to Newfoundland the Maritimes and saw many cities and attractions along the way. The most important item on his list was preparing his family for life without him. This included ensuring the house and yard were maintenance free for Kathy, as Wayne had always been able to fix anything. Roofing in Medicine Hat was Wayne’s life, and from 1991 – 2013 he built a reputable roofing company and was often praised as being the best in town. Bayer’s Roofing became one of his greatest legacies. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, Tom Baker Cancer Center, 1331 29th Street NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4N2 or at http://www.albertacancer.ca/memorial. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Wayne Bayer, 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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OLSON

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Jessica Raedeen Olson passed away at the age of 24 years, beloved daughter of Marlene (Evan) King; Dale (Wendy) Olson and sister of Mikayla Olson. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Jessica Olson, 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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SHERRY WEVER

1956 – 2015
Sherry Ann Wever (nee Geldert), beloved wife of Jim Wever, passed away in Taber on Friday, May 29, 2015 at the age of 58 years.
A private burial service will be held at the Highfield Cemetery.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Burdett Community Hall, Burdett on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: 1-888-223-0116.

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