January 6, 2016

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1926 ~ PALMER ~ 2015

L. J. "Bill" Palmer, beloved husband of Olive "Irene" Palmer of Medicine Hat, passed away on Thursday, December 31st, 2015 at the age of 89 years. Bill also leaves to cherish his memory his five children, Jim (Shirley) Palmer, Cam (Brenda) Palmer, Brent Palmer (Darlene Byrne), Tracy Palmer and Nancy (Glen) Dalgleish; also daughter-in-law, Glenda Newton; twelve grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; one brother, Len (Ina) Palmer; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Bill was predeceased by his parents, Percy and Emily Palmer; one brother, Jack; and one sister, Elsie. Bill was born on April 23rd, 1926 at Grandview, Manitoba where he was raised and educated. He joined the Canadian Army and received his discharge in 1946. Bill met Irene and they were dating prior to Bill enlisting in WW II and they were married on October 29th, 1947 in Dauphin, Manitoba. Together they settled in Thunder Bay, Ontario, before moving to Grandview and Solsgirth, Manitoba for a short time before Bill’s career with Pioneer Grain took them to several towns in Saskatchewan including, Feudal, Forgan, Saskatoon, Assiniboia and Yorkton. They then returned to Grandview in 1978 where they farmed until 1989, when they moved to Chilliwack, British Columbia. In 1994, Bill and Irene moved to Medicine Hat, where they have resided since. Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing, carpentry, cards and loved the company of family and friends. His memory will be forever cherished by all those who knew and loved him. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Memorial gifts in Bill's memory may be made to Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre c/o Medicine Hat & District Health Foundation, 666 – 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4H6 or to the Alzheimer Society, 201, 770 – 6th Street SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4J6. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Bill Palmer. 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

1941 ~ McIVOR ~ 2016

Eileen "Carol" McIvor of Medicine Hat, passed away on Sunday, January 3rd, 2016 at the age of 74 years. Carol leaves to cherish her memory her children, Rob (Sheila) Engel and Cathy Engel, both of Medicine Hat; one brother, Keith (Dianne) Arnold; one sister, Norma (Wally) Janser; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Carol was a wonderful, caring mother and her memory will be forever cherished by her family and friends. The family wish to thank all the Courtyard Continuing Care Staff and Volunteers of Masterpiece for their excellent care and compassion for Carol. A private family time of remembrance will be held. Memorial gifts in Carol's memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society, 201, 770 – 6th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4J6 or to the Canadian Mental Health Association, 204 – 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 Carol McIvor. 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

1946 ~ GOURLAY ~ 2016

Harold Gourlay of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of Lynn Gourlay, passed away on Monday, January 4th, 2016 at the age of 69 years. Harold also leaves to cherish his memory his three children and their families. Memorial gifts in Harold's memory may be made to the charity of one's choice. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Harold Gourlay. 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

1961 ~ AKERSTROM ~ 2016

Terry Glen Akerstrom of Medicine Hat, passed away on Friday, January 1st, 2016 at the age of 54 years. A Private Family Time of Remembrance will be held. Memorial gifts in Terry's memory may be made to the Canadian Mental Health Association, 204 – 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 Terry Akerstrom. 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

BOB NIEMAN

1947 ~ 2016
Mr. Robert Allan Nieman passed away on Friday, January 1, 2016, at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital at the age of 68 years. The Celebration of Bob’s life will take place at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Monday, January 11, 2016, at 1:00 p.m., with Pastor Steve Zinger officiating. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at 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

ELHART

Margaret Rose Elhart passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at the age of 67 years, beloved wife of Keith Elhart. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Margaret Elhart, 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

HELEN SCHELLENBERG

March 27, 1929 ~ January 1, 2016
I will sing to the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live. Psalm 104:33
Mrs. Helen Schellenberg passed away on Friday, January 1, 2016, at the age of 86 years. Helen was born the youngest child of Frank and Cornelia (Nellie) Nickel of Beechy, SK. on March 27, 1929. She asked Jesus into her life at the age of 10 at VBS, was baptized and has been singing her savior’s praises ever since. She married John Schellenberg on July 18, 1948 and they lived in Cabri until moving back to Beechy where they owned and operated a local business. After John’s passing, Helen continued to operate the business, but eventually worked in Swift Current before retiring to Medicine Hat. Helen is survived by four children; Lynn Schellenberg, Gerald (Janet) Schellenberg, Kathy (Gerald) Reimer and Rob (Rose) Schellenberg; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, John, her granddaughter Tanya, her parents, her siblings and several in-laws. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Wednesday, January 6, 2016, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. A Graveside Service will be held in the Beechy Cemetery, Beechy, SK. on Thursday, January 7, 2016, at 3:00 p.m. MST. A Memorial Service honouring Helen’s life will be held at Hillcrest Evangelical Missionary Church, 3785 – 13 Avenue S.E., Medicine Hat on Friday, January 8, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Mark Bolender officiating. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com) If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Helen’s name may be made directly to SEND International c/o Kaitlyn Reimer – Missionary to Spain, ID# 212330, 1- 22423 Jefferies Road RR 5, Komoka, Ontario, N0L 1R0. Honoured to serve the family is
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455

LYN JANS

1951 ~ 2015
Mr. Lyndall Jans, beloved husband of Martha, passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Sunday, January, 3, 2016, at the age of 76 years. Along with his loving wife, Martha, Lyn also leaves to cherish his memory two sisters, Francis Crane and Viola (Jim) Rieger and one brother, Wallace (Pamela) Jans as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Lyn was predeceased by his parents and his brother, Donald. The Memorial Service in honour of Lyn’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., on Friday, January 8, 2016, at 2:30 p.m. with Pastor Mike Leist officiating. If friends so desire, memorial donations in Lyn’s name may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, #124, 430 – 6 Avenue S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 2S8. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at 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

MICHELLE ANNE DORMAN

Michelle passed away unexpectedly of natural cause early on January 4, 2016. Born in Noranda, Quebec in 1943 and a resident of Medicine Hat since 1995. She is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, John; her sister Paulette Godin of Medicine Hat and her brother Terry Godin of St. Catharines, Ontario. At Michelle's request there will be no formal service. Memorial donations in her name may be sent to the charity of your choice; Michelle's was the Canadian Cancer Society.

SIMONE BRASSARD

1921 ~ 2016
Simone Alphonsine Brassard beloved wife of the late Laurent Brassard, passed away peacefully at the Good Samaritans on Sunday, January 3, 2016, at the age of 94 years. Simone was born in Sherbrooke, Quebec on January 26, 1921, to Donald and Yvonne Fleurent. She married Laurent in Montreal on August 9, 1943. Her Catholic faith was important to her and she lived each day as an example of her belief. To Simone, her family came first, and whatever work Laurent did to support the family, Simone was there 100 of the way. She made numerous beautiful quilts and was an accomplished seamstress making various garments for the family. The summer months found Simone spending countless hours propagating flowers in her greenhouse. Their 40th wedding anniversary celebration in Quebec was an especially memorable occasion they shared with family and friends. Simone enjoyed the running of the sap in late February when it was once again time to make Maple Syrup, Laurent’s retirement project – “a cabane a sucre” (sugar shack). Simone’s memory will be treasured in the hearts of her family: daughter, Lise (Terry) Pederson; grandchildren, Kari Pederson and Travis Pederson; great-grandchildren, Mathew Gagne and Danielle Gagne; sister-in-law, Dolores Bérubé as well as numerous nieces and nephews. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, 238 – 2 Avenue N.E., Medicine Hat on Friday, January 8, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. with Reverend Father Tomy Manjaly celebrant. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial donations in Simone’s name may be made directly to a charity of one’s choice. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at 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

TSCHRITTER

Evelyn V. Tschritter of Medicine Hat, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2015, at the age of 79 years. Evelyn was born to Rosa and Victor Tschritter on January 11, 1930 in Medicine Hat. Evelyn was predeceased by her sister Lavina (John) Eresman. She is survived by her niece and nephews, Rick, Sherry, Tracy, and Travis Eresman as well as many cousins and friends. She had a good friend in Idamay Schlenker and over their 30 years of friendship they travelled to many places. Evelyn enjoyed bingo and shopping and was a huge Elvis fan. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Thursday from 12 noon to 12:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta, 12001 44th Street SE, Calgary, AB T2Z 4G9 or visit http://www.cpalberta.com. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Evelyn Tschritter, 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

WIGLE

Richard “Rick” Oliver Wigle passed away on Monday, January 4, 2016, at the age of 54 years, beloved husband of Jan Wigle of Medicine Hat. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to ALS – Amytropic Lateral Sclerosis, Suite 400, 320 23 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S 0J2. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Rick Wigle, 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

WILLIAM PAGE

1942 ~ 2016
It is with sadness that the family of Mr. William (Bill) Robert Page, beloved husband of Rosemary Page, announce his passing at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Saturday, January 2, 2016, at the age of 73 years. Bill’s life be celebrated at a later date and will be announced at that time. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at 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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