August 7, 2015
By Obituaries on August 7, 2015.
ANHORN January 13, 1929 – July 24, 2015Harold 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
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.
Besides Johanna, his wife of sixty seven years, Frank is survived by their children John (Bernie) Van Ham, Karel (Betty) Van Ham, Ria (Eric) Welbourne, Joanne (Gordon) Hopkins, Adrian Van Ham, Kelly (Judy) Van Ham, Carla (Bruce) Robertson, Annalise (Dave) Robertson, LeeAnne (Brian) Tedder, many grandchildren and great grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.
Franciscus Adrianus Van Ham was born on November 5, 1913 in Zundert, The Netherlands, the youngest of six sons and one daughter born to Maria and Johannes Van Ham.
Frank and Johanna (nee Roelands) were married in 1948. They farmed near Zundert as they welcomed nine children. In 1967, the family immigrated to Bow Island, farming in the area until 1999, at which time Mom and Dad moved into Bow Island. Dad was able to enjoy driving tractor until he was ninety five years of age.
Throughout his life, Dad demonstrated his love of family, strong faith, determination and a quiet humour. With Mom, he enjoyed his home, countless crop tours, card games and gatherings with family and friends, to his final days.
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. A private burial service will follow at the Bow Island Cemetery. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Frank’s name may be made directly to Mission Mexico, in care of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, PO Box 56, Bow Island, Alberta T0K 0G0 (www.missionmexico.com) or to St. Michael’s Catholic Church, PO Box 56, Bow Island, Alberta T0K 0G0.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: 1-888-223-0116.
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
GREEN Robert Gordon Green of Medicine Hat, passed away on suddenly on Wednesday, July 29, 2015, at the age of 77 years, beloved husband of the late Geraldine Green. He leaves to cherish his memory two sisters, Beverley (John) Dutka of Winnipeg, Manitoba and Donna (Keith) Coneybeer of Delta, B.C.; four brothers, Doug (Loretta) of Picture Butte, Joe (June) of Langley, B.C., Jim (Sharon) of 100 Mile House and Al (Joan) of Coalhurst as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Geraldine on October 13, 2010 and by his parents Florence and Joseph Green. A memorial service will be held in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses (62 Valleyview Drive SW) on Saturday, August 15, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Robert Green, 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
LEAH JOAN JOYS June 8, 1928 – August 3, 2015
Leah Joan Joys, late of Barrhead, Alberta, passed away August 03, 2015 at the age of 87 years. Leah was born in Edmonton and graduated from the University of Alberta with a degree in education. She taught school in Barrhead and Kamloops. She married Roy Alvin Joys on July 30, 1952 in Barrhead. Leah achieved many special honors throughout her life. Due to the vast amount of family historical information she collected, Leah, a historian, contributed to the establishment of the National Museum of the Industrial Revolution in Frey Bentos, Uruguay. During the Industrial Revolution, the Liebigs meat processing plant was run by a family member, Louis Meyer. He implemented a business plan that became the model for the Industrial Revolution world-wide. In recent weeks, this Museum was named a World UNESCO Heritage site. Leah’s historical information was a driving force behind this achievement. Leah is predeceased by her beloved son Alan Joys in 2002 and her loving husband Roy Joys in 2008, her parents; Irene and Sidney Thurston. She is survived by her daughter in law; Jaqui Joys of Vancouver, and special friend; Laila Hayes, as well as other family and many dear friends.
Leah’s wishes were that no service be held. Cremation has taken place.
Leah will be laid to rest in the Mellowdale Cemetery at a later date.
Donations gratefully accepted to Barrhead Historical Society.
Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family by visiting http://www.rosegardenchapel.com Rose Garden Chapel, Barrhead, Alberta 780.674.4644
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.
WALLWORK Ernest James “Jim” Wallwork of Bow Island, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2015, at the age of 95 years, beloved husband of the late Doris Wallwork. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Jim Wallwork, 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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