August 6, 2015

By Obituaries on August 6, 2015.

1924 ~ GROSE ~ 2015

Ellen Grose of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Walter Grose, passed away on Wednesday, July 1st, 2015 at the age of 91 years. Ellen leaves to cherish her memory her daughters, MaryEllen (Ward) Barnes and Jackie (Ross) Murray; her grandchildren, Heather Hay (Richard LeCain) and their children, Jennifer, Jordan and Marick, Tammy (Jim) Gresdal and their children, Morgan and Eden, Leeann (Nathan) Wendt and their children, Katie, Cass, Kianne and Carl Joe, Danielle (Alvin) Paul and their children, Darren, Abigail, Thomas and Murrie, and Patrick (Leeann) Murray; her brother-in-law, Harvey (Lona) Grose; her sister-in-law, Ruth Grose; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. Ellen was predeceased by her husband, Walter Grose. Ellen lived an amazing life with numerous years spent in Drumheller where she worked at the hospital and the Tourist Booth. She and Walter hit the road and spent close to 20 winters in Yuma, where they made many friends. Once they gave up the road they lived in Lethbridge. Ellen moved to Medicine Hat in 2010 and lived at South Country Village in her own apartment independently until her passing. She was a natural caregiver and volunteer and even at her sickest she still didn't want to bother the nurses. Ellen was all about being grateful…she would share a grateful thought daily with hers being "I'm grateful for all the loving care." Thank you to all the nurses who came into our lives in the past three weeks. To those that took the extra time, you are angels and we can't thank you enough for your tender loving care. Ellen has so many friends but she found great companionship with her special friend, Ted Roset. She cherished their Wednesdays together and started to plan the Friday before. Thank you to all her friends at South Country, too numerous to mention. She loved you all! The Graveside Service will be held at HILLSIDE CEMETERY, 10th Avenue and Gershaw Drive SW, on Saturday, August 8th, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Bob Findley officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Ellen's memory may be made to the Medicine Hat & District Health Foundation, Palliative Care Unit, 666 – 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6, or to the Canadian Cancer Society, 102 – 1865 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1Z8. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Ellen Grose. 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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1943 ~ CARLETON ~ 2015

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Christina Irene Carleton (Slemko) daughter of Bill and Ruby Slemko, on Monday, August 3rd, 2015 at age 72. She was raised and resided in Medicine Hat most of her life. Cooking and taking care of others gave Irene great pleasure. After her retirement of a very successful career in Real Estate, Irene enjoyed travelling to Los Cabos, Cancun Mexico and Hawaii being her favorite place to visit. Irene enjoyed music and dancing, playing cards, spending time with family and friends She will be greatly missed by the love of her life, Ken Dalshaug; son, Robert Lust (Simone); daughter, Barb Lepain (Larry); granddaughter, Crista; grandson, Kolter; 2 great grandchildren; brother, George Slemko; sister, Lynda Fisher (Gary); several nieces, nephews, extended family and many dear friends. According to her wishes there will be no funeral service. No Flowers Please. She last resided at 120 Sandstone Place S.E. Medicine Hat AB T1B 4R9. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Ellen Grose. 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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ANHORN

January 13, 1929 – July 24, 2015
Harold Wilbert Anhorn passed away on Friday, July 24, 2015, at the age of 86 years in Medicine Hat, Alberta. He is lovingly remembered by his daughter, Julie; brothers, Garry and Harvey; sister, Marjorie Seitz and granddaughter, Kara Melgaard and numerous nieces and nephews. Dad will always be remembered for his sense of humor, practical jokes and creativity on the farm. Harold was predeceased by his parents, Jacob and Rosie; his daughter, Iona Melgaard; sisters, Violet Bonney and Laura Krause; his brothers, Richard and Vern; special friend, Gladys and his dog Boots. Harold was born on January 13, 1929, to Jacob and Rosie Anhorn at Hilda, Alberta. He had various jobs as a young man including a lumberjack and ranch hand at the Jacobson Ranch. Harold met and married Violet Gill with whom he had two children, Iona and Julie. The family first farmed at Benton, Alberta and in 1965, he purchased a farm at Oyen where he farmed for over 30 years. Harold then moved to Coronation, Alberta and later to Hanna, Alberta where he reunited with Gladys some 50 years after meeting her and was with her until her passing. Harold then moved to Medicine Hat where he resided until his passing. Dad had a passion for animals and once rescued some goslings that were still alive in the nest after the mother duck passed away. Dad could never be a hunter as he couldn’t look into the animal’s eyes through the sight of the gun. It was in Coronation that Dad developed a passion for horses, donkeys and building buggies. He also built a covered wagon which he used on several organized wagon treks. Many times he and his horse team, along with a buggy he built were hired for weddings. Dad had a great sense of humor and was very creative. Dad was very mechanically inclined and while on the farm in Oyen he built a garden tractor that had two transmissions and it was able to pull at 1030 Case tractor around the yard. Dad loved farming, and even after he sold the farm he would look at the equipment in the fields when travelling. He loved baseball and at the age of 17 played for the Hilda baseball team for several years. Dad also loved fishing and spent many hours with a rod and reel. Dad had a great deal of patience when it came to doing the things he loved. A Celebration of Life will be held at Creekside Reception Center, (Whiskey Creek) 937 13th Street SW on Saturday, August 8, 2015 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Harold Anhorn, 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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FRANK VAN HAM SR.

1913 – 2015
Frank Adrian Van Ham, beloved husband of Johanna Van Ham, passed away in Bow Island on Monday, August 3, 2015 at the age of 101 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 1113 – 1 Street East, Bow Island on Friday, August 7, 2015 at 7:00 P.M.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 1113 – 1 Street East, Bow Island on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at 10:30 A.M. Burial to follow at the Bow Island Cemetery. 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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GERALD LLOYD BOSCHEE

June 30, 1946 ~ August 2, 2015

After saying goodbye to his sons and grandchildren, Gerald Lloyd Boschee, 69, of Medicine Hat, Alberta, passed away peacefully in hospital on the evening of August 2, 2015, in the loving company of his wife, Peggy. In the months of his illness he looked forward to going ‘home’ to see his Grandma Sauter. He was also predeceased by his mother, Erna (nee Sauter); dad, Art Boschee and sister, Shirley Tkachyk. Among those left to fondly remember him are his wife, Peggy; sons, Mark (Jana) Boschee and Todd (Tammy) Boschee; stepsons, John (Sandy) Sackman and Tim (Delayne) Sackman and his grandchildren, Jessica, Taelynn, Taryn, Elise, Dakota, and Sacha. Gerald was born on June 30, 1946, in Medicine Hat, Alberta. He had varied work endeavors including working at his dad’s Massey dealership, working at Martin Bros. Funeral Home in Lethbridge, farming in Warner, owning and operating several businesses including a gas station and car lot in Warner, and a bakery with son, Todd. The longest and most loved part of his career was as a car salesman for over 40 years and especially as co-owner of Autos-R-Less. He truly enjoyed sitting and talking with friends and customers at the car lot; it’s what kept him going to work every day, six days a week, right to the end. Gerald (AKA “Bad-Shot Boschee”) enjoyed hunting pheasant and deer on the family homestead near Elkwater. He was also an avid trap shooter, bringing home many a trophy. Gerald volunteered his time as a member of the Warner Elks Club, Warner Volunteer Fire Department, and Medicine Hat Hockey Hounds. He also coached his boys’ hockey teams, which always won the ‘Best- Behaved’ and ‘Cleanest Dressing Room’ awards. Gerald was very proud of his children and grandkids, bragging about them every chance he had. He loved talking with his grandchildren, eager to hear about all their accomplishments . . . and boyfriends. Gerald loved good food, good friends, and good times, including yearly trips to Mexico with Peggy and their many great friends. His family will miss his good-natured teasing, laughter and just a bit of complaining at holiday gatherings. The funeral service will be held at Holy Family Parish, 1451 Strachan Rd S.E., Medicine Hat, on Saturday, August 8, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Barrett Scheske officiating. As a kid at heart and a loving grandpa, online memorial donations may be made in Gerald’s name to Alberta Children’s Hospital, http://www.childrenshospital.ab.ca, or by mail to Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation, 2888 Shaganappi Trail N.W., Calgary, Alberta, T3B 6A9. (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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MARY MARGARET WINNIFRED

SZALAI (nee BRUCE)
Mary was born in Medicine Hat on May 2, 1927; she passed away at Cairnsmore in Duncan, B.C. on July 27, 2015. Mary was predeceased by her parents Jane (Jean) and John (Jack) Bruce. Mary married Aurthr J (Art) Szalai on August 15, 1953 and had four boys; Steven in Victoria, B.C., Dennis in Fort St. John, B.C., Timm in Sooke, B.C., and one son who was born stillborn in Hamilton, ON. Mary was also predeceased by her brother John T (Tom); she is survived by her sisters Laura Hobbs of Medicine Hat, AB, Jacquie Stiff of Seven Persons, AB and many nieces and nephews.
There will be no formal service at Mary's request.

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