December 2, 2015
By Obituaries on December 2, 2015.
1919 ~ NEEDRUM ~ 2015 Lillian Adella Needrum of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Christian Needrum, passed away on Sunday, November 29th, 2015 at the age of 96 years. Lillian leaves to cherish her memory her three children, Carol (Wes) Budd, Marilyn Baker, and Bob Needrum; two grandchildren, Elizabeth (Trent) Wilkie and Christopher Baker; and one great-grandson, Opsahl Wilkie. Lillian was predeceased by her husband, Christian Needrum; her parents, Andrew and Louise Opsal; son-in-law, Kirt Baker; and two brothers, George (Irene) Opsal and Orville (Marggie) Opsal. Lillian was born in Hatton, Saskatchewan on October 9th, 1919 and was raised in the Golden Prairie area. She attended Thunder Hill School. On January 4th, 1943, Lillian married Christian in Medicine Hat and they resided in Maple Creek, Swift Current and Weyburn, Saskatchewan before retiring to Medicine Hat. Lillian was a member of the Rebekah's and the Eastern Star. She loved to cook and hosted many gatherings for her family and friends, whom she truly loved. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Friday, December 4th, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Interment will follow at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Lillian's memory may be made to Covenant Health, St. Joseph's Home, 156 – 3rd Street NE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5M1. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Lillian Needrum. 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
1925 ~ DUDLEY-REES ~ 2015 Margaret "Peg" Dorothy Dudley-Rees of Redcliff, went to join her family on Tuesday, November 24th, 2015 at the age of 90 years. Peg leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Carol Susan (Larry) Mugleston of Calgary, AB; three grandchildren, Tia (Colin) Butler of Georgetown, ON, Shayn Mugleston (Tara Malo) of Edmonton, AB, and Lannie (Andrea) Mugleston of Prince Albert, SK; seven great-grandchildren, Brett, Ty, and Kealey Butler of Georgetown, Chantel Malo of Edmonton, Hanna, Sadie, and Lucas Mugleston of Prince Albert; one niece, Judy Brown and family, David and Lisa of Wales, UK; as well as many cousins in England and Wales. Peg was predeceased by her first husband, Melvyn "Mick" Dudley in 1987; sister-in-law, Vera Rees in 1995; second husband, William "Bill" Rees in 2006; her parents, Elizabeth Keal in 1948 and Edward Keal in 1972; two brothers, Robert Keal in 1978 and Dick Keal in 2001; and sister-in-law, Jan Keal in 2013. Her family would like to thank Home Care and the nurses and staff of the 4th and 5th Floors of the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital for their excellent care given to Mom and Nana. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Wednesday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and on Thursday from 10:00 to 10:55 a.m. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL on Thursday, December 3rd, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Interment will follow in the family plot at Hillside Cemetery. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Peg Dudley-Rees. 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
1959 ~ HOLDEN ~ 2015 Martyn "Marty" Holden, beloved husband of Norma Holden of Medicine Hat, passed away on Tuesday, December 1st, 2015 at the age of 56 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed by
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
ANDERSEN Martin Andersen passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2015, at the age of 90 years, beloved husband of Joyce Andersen. He also leaves to cherish his memory four children, Debra (Denver) Clark, Sherri Andersen, Kim Hamilton (Travis Enslen) and Melissa Pierce (Ray King). Nine grandchildren Kristoff (Brooklyn), Tiffany, Katherine, Nerissa (Clyde) her children Brody, Elizabeth and Kasey, Harley (Amber), Michael, Nicole, Connor and Taylor; three sisters, Ella Murray, Ann Murray and Lil Murray as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Magnhild and Jens Peder Andersen and two sisters, Bertha Verhast and Marie Noble.
Martin was born on July 17, 1925, and was raised on the family farm. He married his wife Joyce on August 30, 1963. They were life long residents of Medicine Hat although Martin continued to work the family farm south of Seven Persons until he retired at the age of 87. When his health began to fail he was moved to Meadowlands Retirement Residence where he lived the last 8 months of his life. He was an avid pilot and was proud of his many owned planes. He loved to dance and socialize. Martin dedicated his life to the farm and his family.
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. and on Thursday from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, Palliative Care (cheques payable to MH&D Health Foundation) 666 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, T1A 4H6 or online at http://www.InYourCommunity.ca. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Martin Andersen, 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
BODIOU Margaret Bodiou of Medicine Hat, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2015, at the age of 89 years, beloved wife of Paul Bodiou. She also leaves to cherish her memory her two daughters, Lynda and Wendy. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Friday, December 4, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Chelsea Masterman officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Margaret Bodiou, 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
EGLAND Russell Egland, age 78 years, of Medicine Hat, Alberta and Eastend, Saskatchewan died suddenly at his farm south of Eastend on Tuesday, November 24, 2015.
He was born at Eastend on January 4, 1937 and attended school in Eastend. He met and married Annette Selmon on July 20, 1955 at Eastend United Church, and were both at the young age of 18 years. They pursued a life of farming, raising their family and active life in their community. He was a charter and life member of the Eastend Kinsmen Club and served as Councilor and Reeve for the R.M. of White Valley. Over twenty years ago they started going south to Mesa, Arizona during the winter and returned home in the spring to continue farming. His greatest love was his wife and his family, and his next greatest love was the farm. He couldn’t spend enough time at the farm, and the idea of retirement was always just one more year and one more crop away.
He was predeceased by his father Louis on July 12, 1966, his mother Nina on January 17, 1990 and his brother-in-law Rick Spalla.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Annette, sons Lee of Eastend, and Dean (Marcelle) of Saskatoon, grandson Christopher (Martina), great granddaughter Peyton, granddaughter Allison, daughter Tracy Kidd (Jim) of San Diego, California, grandchildren Jeffrey (Ashley), Kylan (JD) and Kayden, daughter Nina Wise (Craig) of San Tan Valley, Arizona and step grandchildren Brandi and her children Laine and Payson and Brandt (Stephanie) and their children Lauren and Chandler, his sister Shirley Spalla of Lancaster, California, his brothers Bob (Kay) and Gerry (Roberta) both of Eastend, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, December 4, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. from the Eastend Memorial Hall in Eastend with Funeral Celebrant Bernadette Schneider officiating. Interment will take place at Riverside Cemetery at Eastend. Pallbearers are Bryce Busse, Nick Bidaux, Tom Pearson, Blair Egland, Christopher Egland and Jeffrey Kidd. For those wishing, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Eastend Wolf Willow Health Centre. Binkley’s Funeral Service of Shaunavon (www.Binkleys.com) is in charge of the arrangements.
LERNER Jack Ralph Lerner of Medicine Hat, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2015, at the age of 91 years, beloved wife of the late Hilde Lerner; two sons, Dale (Barb) Lerner and Tom (Sherry) Lerner and their mother Marta Lerner; one granddaughter Monica (daughter, Zoe), two stepgrandsons, Keith and Erin; three brothers, Dick (Tillie), Frank (Anne) and Alex; one sister Margaret Shaw; Hilda’s son Eric (Sue) Hoffman as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Anna Lerner; his 2nd wife Hildi (Hoffman); three brothers, Adam, Ted and Jerome and three sisters, Josephine, Tilli and Ann. Jack was born on August 3, 1924, in Fox Valley, Saskatchewan. He ranched in Saskatchewan until the 1940's, when he moved to Medicine Hat. In 1966, he moved his family to Ontario where he farmed. In 1973, they moved back to Medicine Hat and he began working at Western Co-op Fertilizer retiring when they closed the plant. Jack could fix and or make anything and after retirement he made a living as a handyman. He met Hilda and they were married in Banff and spent the next 27 years together. Jack and Hilda loved to travel and saw the world together. A private family funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Mike Landry officiating. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society, Alberta and Northwest Territories 547 4 St. SE Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0K7. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Jack Lerner, 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
RONALD "RON" HAROLD TORGERSON June 16th, 1936 ~ November 30th, 2015
On Monday, November 30th, 2015, Ron went to be with his beloved daughter, Debbie. Ron is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Mary; one daughter, Rhonda (Brad) Pearson; two sons, Mark Torgerson and Len Torgerson (fiancée, Lynzey); seven grandchildren, Kara (Dave) Clarke, Scott (Janine) Mastel, Jessica Mastel, Jennessa Torgerson, Jamie Torgerson, Ryder Torgerson and Stephanie (Anthony) Kerr; four great grandchildren; one brother, Carl (Helina) Torgerson; two sisters, Cathy (John) Sutter and Nattacia (Jurgen) Mantei; one sister-in-law, Melinda Torgerson; and Shelly Prins, who was like a daughter to him; and numerous nieces and nephews. Ron was predeceased by his daughter, Debbie Torgerson; his parents, Harold and Jessie Torgerson; and one brother, Randy Torgerson. Ron was born in Medicine Hat, the only child of Jessie Bailey and Harold Torgerson. He lived in Foremost for the first 6 years of his life. They then moved to Lethbridge for 3 years before moving to Medicine Hat in 1945 where he had lived ever since. When Ron was in high school in 1953 he worked at the Assiniboia Hotel as a bellhop where he met celebrities such as Jean Audrey, Duke Ellington, Slim Pickens to name a few. Ron and Mary were high school sweethearts and in February 1955 they were married. They then moved to Foremost where he worked for Medhurst Drilling for a year then moved back to Medicine Hat and started working for the railroad where Ron and Mary started their family; Debbie in December 1956, Rhonda in August 1958, Len in September 1961 and Mark in July 1969. Ron worked for the railroad in the yard from 1956 to 1966, the last 7 years as a Yard Foreman. He then went to work for the City Gas Production Department working on the City's drilling rig in the summer and as a labour in the winter and after about 3 years he was promoted to a crew chief. Ron went back to school taking a 4 year Gas Technology correspondence course. In about 1976, Ron was promoted to Gas Production Superintendent, a position he held until he retired in 2001. After his family he really enjoyed all sports especially golf, curling and baseball. He had won golf tournaments and club championships at Connaught, Redcliff and Brooks Golf Clubs and at the Medicine Hat Golf and Country Club where he had been a member for over 30 years having a hole-in-one in 1993. Ron curled for many years being on a team scoring an eight ender in 1972. When his son Mark was around 9 years old his son Len and he coached the Medicine Hat Oilers little league baseball team, winning the city championship in 1979. Ron, Mary and the children spent many days camping at Elkwater, starting out tenting, then a small trailer and finally a motor home which they took on many trips around Alberta, USA and British Columbia going to Vancouver for Expo 1986. The love of Ron's life was his wife, children and their siblings who he was so proud of. The Funeral Service will be held at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Saturday, December 5th, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Interment will follow at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Immediately following the interment service, you are further invited to share the day with Ron’s family at the Medicine Hat Golf and Country Club for a time of fellowship. In lieu of flowers and in the spirit of Ron Torgerson, we would ask that you give a random act of kindness to someone less fortunate than you. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Ron Torgerson. 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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