June 25, 2015

By Obituaries on June 25, 2015.

1929 ~ FYTEN ~ 2014

Eleanor Shelah Fyten, beloved wife of Lou Fyten of Medicine Hat, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, November 2nd, 2014 at the age of 85 years. Eleanor also leaves to cherish her memory four children, Darrel Fyten, Lorne Fyten, Ardith (Randy) Akerstrom, and Donna Cayenne (Tim Yamazaki); five grandchildren, Matthew Stokes, Kyle (Kayla) Akerstrom, Chantel Akerstrom, Jesse Cayenne, and Justin Cayenne (Shareen); one brother, Earl McKone; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Eleanor was predeceased by her parents, Fred and Elsie McKone; one brother, Ralph McKone; one sister, Kathleen Pinko; and one daughter-in-law, Sylvia Fyten. Eleanor was an avid gardener and loved flowers. She was a great cook. Eleanor was a very humble, gentle person who was also hard-working and tough-minded, and she will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her. The Memorial Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Saturday, June 27th, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Dallas Hjorth officiating. Interment will follow at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Eleanor's memory may be made 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 Eleanor Fyten. 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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1961 – GRANT WAYNE HENDERSON – 2015

It is with great sadness we mourn the passing of Grant Henderson; a loving father, son, brother, uncle and nephew. Grant passed away on Monday, June 22nd, 2015 at the age of 54 years. Grant was born April 30th, 1961 in Medicine Hat and was raised in a large, loving family where he learned his values of hard work, kindness, compassion and community.
Grant grew up spending his time with siblings, cousins and friends playing sports and hanging out at the local creeks and river. He was the second youngest of a family of seven children and he was always striving to keep up with his older brothers despite being mothered by his sisters. This drive to stay with the pack helped build his strength and character to compete – trying to lift more weight, or be a better arm wrestler or boxer than his older brothers. He also had a strong sense of family and was always there to provide support and advice and was always willing to stick up for his siblings if the need should arise. He loved being around kids and was always joking and pulling pranks on them. At family gatherings, his nieces and nephews couldn’t wait for Uncle Grant to arrive. He would tease and play with them for hours, often driving others crazy with all the noise and laughter.
Grant was a very good athlete and excelled at all sports growing up. His early years were spent playing baseball, hockey and oil can cricket with all the neighborhood kids in Elm Street park. Later, he excelled as a running back for the Medicine Hat High School Mohawks and was a city champion in badminton. He was involved in many community events, walks and runs. He would often bring along family or friends, and he would always wear the t-shirts proudly to show his support.
Grant began his career path in the teaching profession when he graduated from the University of Lethbridge in 1984 with a BA in Education. He started as a substitute teacher and soon found his first full-time teaching position at Schuler School in 1985. He moved into his first principal position while teaching at Schuler and later held similar positions at Irvine and Seven Persons schools. Grant furthered his education during summers by taking his Masters in Education at San Diego State University. In August 1994, he took a sabbatical and headed to the University of Southern Mississippi where he completed his PhD. He took an interim role as the Assistant Superintendent of the Prairie Rose School Division and returned to Seven Persons School the following year. In 2002, he moved to the position of Associate Superintendent for Medicine Hat School District #76, and in 2009, he started as the Superintendent.
Grant loved teaching and his ability to impact and influence children. He was always concerned about the kids and strived towards having the best school system in the province for all the students and staff. He worked tirelessly to better education in our community and his legacy will endure long after his passing.
Education was his passion; his love was for his family. He was very proud of all his children and especially of their athletic accomplishments. Grant and his family loved to travel. They lived in San Diego for three summers while he was taking his masters and for a year in Mississippi. Later they would travel to China, Costa Rica and across the United States. He would often share stories of their adventures with the family – always interesting but mostly full of fun and laughter.
Grant leaves to cherish his memory his three children, Tiffany, Katie, and Landon and their mother, Karen; his mother, Agnes Henderson (Devalter); six siblings, Lynn (Mike) Durbeniuk, Rud (Doreen) Henderson, Laurie (Trish) Henderson, Kevin (Patty) Henderson, Debbie (Wayne) Keetley, and Randy (Rose) Henderson; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; and his special friend, Nadia Delanoy and her family. He was predeceased by his father, Ron Henderson who passed away in 2013.
Grant left a very large impact on the community and will be missed by the many students, parents and teachers that he met during his career. He will always be remembered: he will always be loved. Grant touched so many, and we will all be better for him being a part of our lives.
The Funeral Service will be held at The Cypress Centre, 2055 21 Ave SE, on Friday, June 26th, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. with Gary Goran officiating. A Private Family Interment will be held prior to the service. As an expression of sympathy, memorial gifts may be made to Medicine Hat School District #76 Scholarship Fund, 601 – 1st Avenue SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4Y7, in memory of Dr. Grant Henderson. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Grant Henderson. 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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MILLER

Mary Miller passed away peacefully at Riverview Care Centre on Sunday, June 21, 2015, at the age of 97 years, beloved wife of the late Mathias Miller. She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Adeline Gunderman of Medicine Hat, Delores (Bob) Maynard of Calgary, Maggie (William) Durrschnobel of Berwyn, Irene Beachesne, Loretta (Ernie) Lefebvre and Jim Miller all of Medicine Hat; two sons-in-law, Ralph Ries and Bob Kimmie; twenty three grandchildren; forty two great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; two sisters, Veronica Getz and Theresa Mardian as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Michael and Elizabeth Ressler; her husband, Mathias in 1984; two daughters, Violet Ries and Jeanette Kimmie; one son-in-law, Laurence Beauchesne; one daughter-in-law, Irene Thares; two great grandchildren, Jaylen Hieb and Robin Ries; five brothers and four sisters. Mary was born on April 29, 1918 in the Rosenthal area of Saskatchewan. On October 17, 1937, she married Mathias and together they farmed in the Richmound area. Mary enjoyed gardening, fishing, bowling and trips to Las Vegas. She was an excellent cook, her specialty being creamed chicken. Mary’s family would like to thank Riverview Care Centre for the excellent care of our mother over the years. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Thursday for one hour prior to the service. Family and friends will gather for prayers in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in Holy Family Parish on Thursday, June 25, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. with Fr. Philip Le celebrant. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the The Kidney Foundation of Canada, 6007 1A St SW, Calgary, AB T2H 0G5. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Mary Miller, 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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