September 16, 2015

By Obituaries on September 16, 2015.

1925 ~ BRISSKE ~ 2015

Klara Brisske of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Friedrich Brisske, passed away on Saturday, September 12th, 2015 at the age of 90 years. Klara leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Lorraine Smith; two grandchildren, Kirk (ZengMing) Smith and Karla (Simon) Hersey; and three great-grandchildren, Jensen, Breckyn and Alexis. Klara was predeceased by one son. Klara was born in Tarutino, Romania and married Friedrich Brisske in Leipzig, Germany in 1950. They immigrated to Canada in 1953 where they settled in Medicine Hat to raise their family. Klara was very active in the Memorial Evangelical Church and passes on a legacy of love and service to her family and friends. The family would like to thank all the staff at Masterpiece Supported Living for their wonderful care of Klara. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Wednesday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL on Thursday, September 17th, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Larry Enslen officiating. A Private Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Klara's memory may be made to Youth with a Mission (BC) Society, PO Box 57100, 2480 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5R 5G6. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Klara Brisske. 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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1940 ~ GREENWOOD ~ 2015

Sharon Greenwood of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of James Greenwood, passed away on Sunday, September 13th, 2015 at the age of 75 years. The Funeral Service will be held at CHRIST THE KING ASSEMBLY, 1101 Queen Street SE, on Saturday, September 19th, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Mark Borrows officiating. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Sharon Greenwood. 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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Eileen Jones

1919 – 2015
Eileen Jones, passed away in Bow Island on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at the age of 95 years.
A private family burial will be held. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
Eileen is survived by her children Kathryn Solomon of Calgary, Richard (Molly) Jones of Pekin, Illinois and David Jones of Bow Island; ten grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her first husband Vaughan Jones, second husband Frank Helmle and by her brother Percy Baker and sister-in-law Janett Baker.
Eileen was born in Ponoka on October 24, 1919. She was a teacher, homemaker and a longtime resident of Bow Island. She loved to travel and enjoyed golfing. Eileen was a kind and generous woman who enjoyed helping others. She lived a life that exemplified a strong christian faith. Eileen loved her children and grandchildren and will be dearly missed.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Eileen's name may be made directly to the Bow Island & District Health Foundation, Bag 3990, Bow Island, Alberta T0K 0G0.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: 1-888-223-0116.

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ELMER HALLEY HERN

November 2, 1928 ~ September 8 2015

Elmer Halley Hern of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of Lillian Hern of 62 years passed away on Tuesday September 8, 2015. Elmer also leaves to cherish his memory his children, Rita (Gary) Duren, Betty Lou (Lynn) Fowlie, Judy (Roger) Colbe, Lorrie Fowlie, Eileen (Randy) Rath and Lloyd Hern; 14 grandchildren & 15 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild; his brother, Richard (Darlene) Hern and sister, Elaine (Lloyd) Ferguson. Elmer was predeceased by his parents, Halley Edward Hern and Mary (Klippert ) Hern and his sister, Jean (Hern) Bergstrom.
Elmer was born and raised in the Empress area and attended Chesterfield School. Elmer began working on the farm at a very young age and was extremely proud to purchase his own farmland and machinery in 1953.
He married the beautiful love of his life Lillian (Stienley) Hern on October 25th 1952. They were blessed with 6 children and were married for 62 years. Elmer especially loved being able to hold and welcome all of the newest babies born into the family.
One of Elmer’s greatest farming joys was to go crop checking especially after a good rain. His children learned to be prepared to shovel or push out vehicles, as being stuck in the mud was a common occurrence. Combining was his favorite farming activity; all other farming operations were merely necessary steps leading up to the joy of harvesting. Elmer loved the great outdoors, whether it was hunting, fishing or trapping, he was game for it all! Through these outdoor adventures he acquired lifelong friends and had many good times.
He was often the first to welcome newcomers to the town of Empress and into his home for a visit. Elmer made friends easily, happily talking with people wherever he went and being a very kind and generous sprit he helped people as best as he could.
Elmer particularly enjoyed putting together curling teams to go to bonspiels. He enjoyed playing pool and took pleasure in teaching all newcomers to the game. He spent many happy hours playing in the company of family and friends.
In Elmer’s earlier years he could be found at almost any stampede or rodeo in the area and enjoyed being a contestant in events. When he no longer participated he loved to follow the rodeo events and score the contestants.
He liked motorbikes, boating and snowmobiling and even rode his bicycle to get the mail in his later years.
Elmer was an avid Blue Jays Baseball fan and faithfully watched as many games as he could and made fans of those who watched with him.
Elmer had a love for small animals and had many pets in his lifetime; even in his early farm days he had a pet raccoon. Among his favorites was his pet Chihuahua Tim, and Lucy the Dachshund.
Another great joy of Elmer’s life was the love of flying his plane across the golden prairies he called home. Elmer enjoyed flying for over 4 decades and was a member of the Flying Farmers Club. He started flying as a teenager and received his pilot’s license at the age of 18 in Calgary Alberta. He particularly enjoyed flying with skies in the wintertime. He was often called upon for numerous mercy missions in the area including transporting expectant mothers to the Empress Hospital and dropping care packages of food for families snow bound in the harsh prairie winters. The RCMP also called Elmer for assistance on search missions and emergency evacuations.
When Elmer’s flying journey was over and done for the day he would always tip his wings to wave farewell to his friends and family.
The Funeral Service will be held at Westminster United Church, 101 – 6 Street S.E., Medicine Hat on Tuesday, September 15, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Shane Andrus officiating. Interment will take place at the Empress Cemetery. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com) If friends and family so desire, memorial tributes can be made in Elmer Hern’s name in the form of donations directly to HALO, 12, 49 Viscount Ave. S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5G4. 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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Forever Loved…

Last Tuesday, family and friends gathered at St. Patrick’s Church to celebrate the life of Michael Dietrich. Father Francis paid tribute to a hard working family man and a devoted Catholic to his church community both here and in Leader, SK. By special request of the family, “Ave Maria”  and the “Farmer’s Prayer” were sung by Gerry as a tribute to their much loved husband and father. During the final farewell at Hillside Cemetery, the grandsons and nephews shared in the honour of processing Mike to his final place of rest.
You raised a fine family,
And followed God’s Son,
Now put away your plow,
Your work on earth is done.
His Life Lived…
His Life Cherished…
His Life Honoured.
Courtesy of
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455

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GOOD

Harvey Wilfred Good
passed away at the age of 90 on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of
Frances Good
. He also leaves to cherish his memory three children:
Diane Good
,
June (Bob) Thomson
, and
Kathy (Robert) Ziegenhagel
; one daughter-in-law,
Cindy Good
; his grandchildren, Becky (Adam) Doenz and their children Locklyn and Tate, Travis Thomson, and Jeremy (Tara) Good and their daughter Paisley and Tara's niece Mihayla; three sisters-in-law, Sophie Wittke, Guila Hausauer and Evelyn Hausauer, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Jacob (Yokey) and Martha Good; one son, Thomas in 1988 and one sister Gladys Elliot, her husband John and their son Jim.
Harvey split his time growing up between the ranch north of the Cypress Hills and Medicine Hat, where he attended school. He loved the ranch life and was soon managing the ranch. In June 1948 he married his sweetheart Frances Hausauer, and together they raised four children. They celebrated their 67th anniversary this year. With Frances at his side and his love of ranching and their willingness to work hard, he was able to establish a life he loved working with cattle. He received the Angus Commercial Breeder of the Year in 2003.
Harvey was an active participant in many sports. He played baseball, horseshoes, cards, curling, golfing, bowling and they loved to dance! In past years he was a volunteer with the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede. He was a member of the Walsh Marketing Assoc., Chinook Club and helped organize the first Elkwater Rodeo.
Harvey worked until he was 90, after that he battled health problems. He was still able to go out to the ranch and see the new calves this year, which gave him great pleasure. His heart will always be with Frances, family and the ranch.
Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. only. The funeral service will be held in the Cypress Centre (2055 21st Ave SE) on Thursday, September 17, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to “HALO” c/o Southern Alberta Medic Air Society, #12 49 Viscount Ave SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 5G4. Please make cheques payable to Southern Alberta Medic Air Society. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Harvey Good, 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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MAIN

John “Jack” P. Main of Medicine Hat passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2015, at the age of 92 years, beloved husband of the late Irene Main. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the charity of your choice. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: John Main, 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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