June 9, 2016

By Obituaries on June 9, 2016.

1930 ~ CODERRE ~ 2016

Mrs. Agnes Coderre passed away on Tuesday, June 7th, 2016 at the age of 86 years. Agnes was predeceased by her husband, Donald; and son, Gary. Agnes leaves to cherish her memory her children, Tracy Taylor (Scotty), Randy (Celeste) Coderre, Susie Moore (Fred Stickel), Scott (Dallas) Coderre; as well as numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. At the request of Agnes, no funeral services will be held. Memorial gifts in Agnes’s memory may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Agnes Coderre. Funeral arrangements 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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1939 ~ GOODMAN ~ 2016

Lucille Goodman of Redcliff, passed away on Saturday, June 4th, 2016 at the age of 77 years. Lucy leaves to cherish her memory two sons, Bob Goodman and Brian Goodman; three grandchildren, Hanna, Zach and Brooklynn; three brothers, Vern (Joan) Simaluk, Ken (Marlene) Simaluk and Allan Simaluk. Lucy was predeceased by her parents, William and Anne Simaluk; and three sons, Keith, Scott and Chris. Lucy worked at the Redcliff Legion for 20 years. She loved relaxing, watching movies, reading and playing darts at the Redcliff Legion. The Funeral Service will be held at GORDON MEMORIAL UNITED CHURCH, 401 – 2nd Street SE, on Monday, June 13th, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Interment will follow at Redcliff Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Lucy's memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, AB T2E 2P5. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Lucy Goodman. 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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BELSHER

HUBERT (HUGH) ELWYN BELSHER APRIL 8, 1925 passed away peacefully June 4, 2016 at the age of 91. Hugh was born on the farm at McCord, SK and was the 9th of seventeen children in a loving and musical Christian household. As a teenager, he enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force but when he was diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat, joined the Canadian army during WWII. While stationed in Edmonton, he met the love of his life Jean (Whiteside) on a double-date in June of 1944 and they married two months later. In 1957, Hugh graduated from the University of Saskatoon with a degree in pharmacy and moved his family to Medicine Hat where he owned and operated Belsher’s Pharmacy Ltd. from 1958 to 1978. He was a principled man who never sold cigarettes in his drugstore because he believed smoking caused lung cancer and wanted to promote health for his customers. He took care of his patients and enjoyed the stability of the business so he could provide for his family. He loved Medicine Hat and gave back to the community by serving two terms as alderman, a member of Kiwanis and the Gideons. But as important as community service was to him, nothing was more special than spending time with his family. He and Jean made sure their family knew they were loved unconditionally. Even after putting in long hours at the pharmacy, he made sure to spend quality time with his wife and seven children through music, snow skiing, boating, camping or water skiing. He was a quiet and soft-spoken man who loved bird watching, and yet he was also a fiercely competitive backgammon and card player. In 1978, Hugh bought land in Peers, Alberta to raise cattle while working part time at the Whitecourt Hospital as pharmacist and then later in Calgary where he worked at the General Hospital before retiring in 1993. In retirement, he built his own home on an acreage outside Stettler before returning to Medicine Hat. After the passing of his wife, Jean in 2008, Hugh soon became a resident of the Lodge at Valley Ridge in Calgary where he enjoyed the many games of pool, crib and bridge with his friends. From his childhood on the farm, to his days as a father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather, Hugh leaves a lasting impact as a family man who will be deeply missed by many, including: Jeanne (Bob) Smith, Greg (Cindy) Belsher, Colleen (Bryan) Roller, Lorie-Lyn (Keith Robson) Wilcox, Shelley (Pat) Michael, Shari (Kevin) Jangula, Nelson (Joella) Belsher and his 22 grandchildren and their spouses, 24 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Hugh is also survived by 8 siblings, Fran Shattuck, Ursula Donaldson, Doris Ruscheinski, Ken (Betty) Belsher, Don (Joyce) Belsher, Margaret MacKenzie, Gwen (Glenn) Dods, and Doug (Annette) Belsher and many, many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, William and Maria Belsher, and siblings, William Jr, Nita, Charles, Evelyn, Art, Alice, Mervyn, and Lawrence. Memorial service to be held on June 18, at 1:30 pm at Eden Brook Memorial Gardens, 24223 Township Rd 242, Calgary, AB. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Camp Harmattan, or to New West Symphony & Chorus
Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting http://www.edenbrookcemetery.ca.
Arrangements entrusted to EDEN BROOK FUNERAL HOME AND RECEPTION CENTRE, 24223 Twp Rd 242, Calgary, AB, T3Z 3K2.

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Fly Away Home…

Last Friday, family and friends gathered at St. Paul Lutheran Church to celebrate the life of Aevult Schlenker. The strength and support of his church community was evident with so many in attendance, as Pastor Ken Edel shared in spiritual words of comfort and love of his faith. Further memories were shared by all during the fellowship time that followed.
Pilot divine and Lord on high
The starry squadrons of the sky,
Through sun and darkest night
Be our wings for eternal flight.
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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ROY McGEE

1928 ~ 2016
Roy Freeman McGee, beloved husband of Marian McGee, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Sunday June 5, 2016, at the age of 87 years. Along with Marian, Roy also leaves to cherish his memory: five children, Wayne (Marion) McGee of Seven Persons, Ken (Chris) McGee of Medicine Hat, Patti (Tim) Dillman of Estevan, SK., Barb (John) Miller of Drumheller and Brian (Sandy) McGee of Medicine Hat; eleven grandchildren; nine great- grandchildren; three sisters and one brother; one sister-in-law as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Roy was born on September 22, 1928, in Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia and moved to Galt, Ontario as a young man where he met the love of his life and lifelong partner, Marian. They were wed on October 15, 1949 and resided in Galt while raising their family. In 1980, they decided to move west after an extended vacation, settling in Medicine Hat. Throughout his life, Roy was fortunate to have worked in a variety of occupations. He began his industrial career in Galt as a steel fabricator/welder and later earned his Journeyman Sheet Metal Mechanic certification prior to moving to Medicine Hat. Roy was a qualified Appliance Repair Man and for several years operated his own business in Medicine Hat. He was an avid camper throughout his life and Roy and Marian enjoyed their many extended trips travelling across Canada and into the United States. Roy will be dearly missed by all of those who knew and loved him. A Celebration of Roy’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Thursday, June 9, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant Gerry Getz officiating. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Roy’s name may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, #124, 430 – 6 Avenue S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 3K2 or to the 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

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