July 8, 2015
By Obituaries on July 8, 2015.
1929 ~ COOPER ~ 2015 May Evelyn Cooper of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Jim Cooper, passed away on Friday, July 3rd, 2015 at the age of 85 years. The Funeral Service was held yesterday at WESTMINSTER UNITED CHURCH. Memorial gifts in May's memory may be made to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading May Cooper. 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
DONALD D KRAFT June 04, 1955 – June 29, 2015
Our hearts are saddened at the loss of our father, grandfather, brother, partner and friend. " Papa Don" Kraft passed away peacefully with his family at his side Monday, June 29, 2015 at the age of 60. Don was born June 4, 1955 in Eston, Saskatchewan to Melvin and Flora Kraft (Steadward). He was the youngest of four children. Don was all cowboy through and through. He was raised on a ranch in Eston and learned to ride young. He instilled in himself and eventually in his children and grandchildren a love for the rodeo way of life. Don was actively involved in the high school rodeo association from the time his boys were young and he was a great supporter of it. He enjoyed a long roping career, competing in various events, sometimes with his boys as roping partners. In the last few years he competed at the senior rodeo circuit in team roping and also competed in the ribbon roping with his girlfriend Marilyn. His love for rodeo never wavered and he has groomed and helped many contestants along the way. He spent many seasons hunting with friends, family and with his son, Justin. Don worked for more than 30 years for the PFRA community pasture program, starting in Davidson, Saskatchewan in 1978 before moving on to Tuffnell, Saskatchewan in 1985 and then transferring to Medicine Hat and the Suffield pasture in 1987. Don retired from the PFRA in the fall of 2014. Don was a devoted loving partner to Marilyn Callaway and loved by all who knew him. His three sons were his pride and joy. He is survived by Justin (Janet) and their children Mason and Levi: Dalton (Linda) and their children Addison and Tytan: and Tyler (Vanessa) and their children Lathom and baby Kraft due soon; as well as by the boys' mother, Susan, and his brother Roy Kraft (Heather) and sisters Marion King (Lawrence) and Brenda Elliot (Wayne) He also leaves to cherish his love Marilyn and her daughters Bailey Callaway (Brendan) and children Jhett and Jaxon; Cassie Gowing (Joel) and their child Wilder and Paige Callaway. He will be missed as well by Marilyn's brother Wayne Fullerton (Teri). Don was predeceased by his mother Flora and father Melvin. Don will be missed by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, including special lifelong friend Blythe Stevenson. Don loved being with his cherished grandchildren, teaching them roping skills and spoiling them with fun fruits. Don was not only proud of his family but of his rodeo livestock and took great care of his animals. He will be missed by his horse Badger and dog companion Til. His honesty, wisdom and unwavering integrity will be remembered by all. "Welcome to heaven cowboy, your entry fees are paid" A celebration of his life will be held on July 17, 2015 at 1pm at Holy Family Parish: 1451 Strachan Rd SE Medicine Hat Alberta. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in his name to Foothills Country Hospice. Social to follow.
KOCH Ramona Lillian Koch of Brooks, wife of the late Rudolph (Rusty) Koch, passed away in Brooks on Monday, June 29th, 2015 at the age of 85 years. Ramona was born on November 20th, 1929 in Medicine Hat to Gottlieb and Katherina Zieffle. She received her early education in Schuler, Alberta, then in her early teens, attended a Catholic School in Medicine Hat. Ramona married Rudolph Koch on December 7th, 1951 in Medicine Hat. She worked as a bank teller, as well working on the farm and raising her family. Ramona enjoyed sewing, crafts and loved to read. She will be remembered for her sense of humor and her deep love for her family and friends. Ramona was predeceased by her husband Rudolph (Rusty) Koch, parents Gottlieb and Katherina Zieffle and brother Roger Zieffle. She is survived by her children, Harold Koch of Glendon, Alberta, Kathy (Darrell) Smith of Brooks, Marilyn (Rockley) Fardoe of Medicine Hat, and Richard (Pat) Koch of Cold Lake, Alberta; grandchildren, Brandy (Shawn) Gleisner of Brooks, Darcy (Stephanie) Smith of Brooks, Jody Smith of Calgary, Sean (Janet) and Dawn (Mark); great grandchildren, Breanne, Aiden and Ava Gleisner, Hunter, Zander and Maylin Smith all of Brooks and Kody, Danielle, Alyssa and Ryan, brother Gordon (Sandra) Zieffle of Calgary, sister Lorraine (Edmund) Mauch of Medicine Hat and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 11th at 10:30 AM from Trinity Lutheran Church. Rev. John Theiss officiating. In memory of Ramona, if friends desire, memorial tributes may be made to the Brooks and District Health Foundation, Bag 300, Brooks, Alberta T1R 1B3. Funeral arrangements in care of SMITH FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, BROOKS, ALBERTA. Condolences may be forwarded through http://www.sfh.ca Telephone 403-362-4636 or Toll Free (866) 362-4652.
LILLIAN DEE April 24, 1928 ~ July 4, 2015 Mrs. Lillian Dee, beloved wife of the late Mr. Fred Dee, passed away peacefully at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Saturday, July 4, 2015, at the age of 87 years. Lillian was born April 24, 1928, in St. Vital, Manitoba. This is where she grew up and attended Holy Cross School. She met and later married Fred Dee in Winnipeg, MB on November 26, 1960. They moved to Medicine Hat where they attended St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church. Lillian was employed in various office jobs throughout the years including a position with the Canadian Wheat Board. She enjoyed arts and crafts and had quite a talent for knitting and crocheting. She enjoyed playing cards, bowling, golfing, playing darts and sitting around the fire pit on quiet nights with the love of her life, Fred. Lillian was a dedicated member of the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary for 36 years. She liked to go to the Legion to take in the meat draws and try her luck at the VLT’s. She enjoyed her life and ventured off to Europe with her family and looked forward to visiting family in Winnipeg. Despite her disabilities later in life, she would never let it get her down and we say thank you to the many ladies from home care who would help and care for her. Lillian was a loving wife, caring mother and will be deeply missed by her sons, Fred Jr. of Medicine Hat and James (Lori) of Thunder Bay, ON.; grandson, Kevin of Lumby, B.C.; brother-in-law, Ralph MacLean of Calgary; sister-in-law, Doreen (Paul) Poohachow of Calgary as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Lillian was predeceased by her husband, Fred in November of 2014; parents, Margaret and Joseph Goss; sister, Margaret and brother, Joseph; brothers-in-law, Art Dee and Chuck (Pat) and sister-in-law, Phylis MacLean. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Tuesday, July 7, 2015, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and again beginning one hour prior to service time. The Funeral Service will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at 3:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant Gerry Getz officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery with a luncheon thereafter in the Cook Southland Reception Facility. (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
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