July 28, 2016
By Obituaries on July 28, 2016.
ANDERSON Margaret Annette Anderson passed away on Monday, July 25, 2016, at the age of 86 years, beloved wife of Ian Anderson of Medicine Hat. She also leaves to cherish her memory, her son, Lyle Dragland. She was predeceased by her parents, John and Minnie Hansen; two sons, Glen and Neil Dragland; her baby daughter Norine; her brother, Henry Hansen and her sister, Violet Hansen. No service will be held at this time as per Margaret’s wishes. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Margaret Anderson, 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
KUNTZ, Elizabeth (nee Fieger) Elizabeth (Betty) passed away in Lethbridge on Thursday, July 21, 2016 at the age of 92 years. She was predeceased by her husband Pius in 1987; sister, Alena and brothers, Peter and Aloysius (AI). Surviving siblings include, Eliza Herle, and Ignatius (Iggie) Fieger. Betty was the last of the Kuntz aunts. She is also survived by her children, Sharon (Dennis), Roderick (Arleen), Patrick (Veronica), Rebecca (Ray); her grandchildren, Jason, Jennifer, Tamsin (Andy), Roderick (Stephani), Alyssa (Josh), and George; great- grandchildren, Brinley and Thomas, as well as numerous beloved nieces and nephews.
Betty led a full and active life and the family will remember mom as a loving, caring mother and grandmother. She started her career as a teacher as a very young woman in Saskatchewan in a one- room schoolhouse teaching grades 1- 12 by herself. She made an indelible impression on her students, imbuing them with the love of learning. Betty was a very vibrant and active woman, involved in many activities including the CWL, the Teacher's Association, and loved playing bridge with her lady friends. Her passions included hockey, baseball and a variety of handicrafts such as needle work and painting. Betty was an avid traveller, both in Canada and internationally. She continually provided us with a link to our extended family history, recounting anecdotal stories and historical events that allowed us to appreciate our heritage. She was a wonderful grandmother, always ready to play, offering stories and wisdom whenever asked. The funeral mass will be celebrated in St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church (238 2nd Ave N.E.) on Friday, July 29, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. with Fr. Tomy Manjaly celebrant. A private family interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, 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 or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, NWT & NU, 100 – 119 14 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Elizabeth Kuntz, 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
LEHN Albertina Francois Lehn of Medicine Hat passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, at the age of 87 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the The Kidney Foundation of Canada, 6007 1A St SW, Calgary, AB T2H 0G5. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Albertina Lehn, 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
LEWIS Warren Kenneth Lewis (Louie) peacefully passed away on July 21, 2016 at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital at the age of 57. He leaves to cherish his memory his son Jeremy, brother Dave (Marilyn), sisters Marlene Hallam, Doreen (Terry) White and their families. He was predeceased by his parents Tommy and Elsie, brother Brian, nephew Troy Hallam, and brother-in-law Rick Hallam. Warren’s life can be remembered silently as he requested no funeral services.
MARJORIE JEAN VOELLER It is with great sorrow that our family announces the loss of our mom/grandma, Marjorie Voeller, beloved wife of the late Mike Voeller. Mom took her last stroll in her garden at her home in Foremost on July22, 2016 at the age of 81 years. Mom was born in Floran, Alberta on July 9, 1935 to Edward and Anna Williams. A younger sister to Babe and Laura Ann, and an older sister to Norm who came along a few years later. Mom lived in and completed her education in Foremost, later going on to the University of Calgary and the University of Lethbridge to get her teaching degree.
Mom then started teaching at Hoping, and then on to Etzikom. It was there that she met dad, the love of her life. Mom and dad were married in February 1958. After they were married, they lived in the bunk house on the Hearn family farm in Etzikom, as dad was a hired hand there. Mom continued teaching for awhile until she put her career on hold when they became the parents of two children. After the births of Coleen (1959) and Fred (1962), mom and dad moved to Conquerville where she resumed her teaching career. Following the birth of Todd in1965, dad became “Mr. Mom”, sharing in the caring for us with Florence Voeller until we were old enough to go to school. Mom continued teaching at Conquerville until the school closed in 1985. She was then hired at the Rosedale Hutterite Colony in Etzikom where she continued to teach until her retirement in 1994. In 1986, after the death of her mother, they moved to Foremost, purchasing the family home. Mom was able to spend a year with dad before his passing in 1995.
Mom touched a lot of people: friends, family, and her students. While she was teaching, she was given the name “Hawkeye” by some of her students (you know who you are!) because she never missed a thing! Quite often, past students would randomly show up at the house just to say hi, share a coffee and visit.
Growing up, we spent a lot of time camping at various places and boating at Grassy Lake. One of her great memories was from when she and dad went houseboating on the Shuswap with a group of their friends. Mom was tickled pink by the births of her grandchildren, who she spoiled unbelievably. Then came the births of her great grandchildren, who she spoiled even more. She alway said how fortunate she was to be able to meet all of those little bundles of joy.
After her family, mom’s next love was her gardens (flower and vegetable) and bird watching out of her kitchen window. During her life, the coffee pot was always on and the birdbath and bird feeders were always full.
Mom is survived by her children, Coleen (Micheal) Galipeau, Fred Voeller and Todd (Stephanie) Voeller; her grandchildren, Aimée (Greg) Sarsons, Dallas (Tammy) Galipeau, Kole and Miah Voeller, Lindsey and Michael Voeller, and her great grandchildren, Latin, Emmitt, Quinn and Grayson; her sister, Laura Ann (Harold) Wesley; her brother, Norm (Muriel) Williams as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Mom was predeceased by her dad and mom, Edward and Anna Williams; her husband, Mike; her daughter-in-law, Sharlene; her sister, “Babe” and brother-in-law, “Red” Wadams; and nephews, Frank and Keith Wadams.
A celebration of her life will be held in the Foremost Community Hall (802 1 Ave W) on Friday, July 29, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. with Pastor Dave Sarsons officiating. Interment will follow in the Foremost Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, NWT & NU, 100 – 119 14 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6 or Canadian Cancer Society 1865 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 1Z8 or the Foremost Community Hall, 802 1 Ave W, Foremost, AB T0K 0X0 . To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Marjorie Voeller, 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
RUTH EDWARDS 1936 ~ 2016
It is with sadness that the family of Laura “Ruth” Edwards announce her peaceful passing while at South Country Village in Medicine Hat on Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at the age of 80 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced upon completion. (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
THOMAS McDONALD Mr. Thomas Allan McDonald passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at the Meadow Ridge Seniors Village, Medicine Hat. A Graveside Service celebrating Tom’s life will be held at Hillside Cemetery on Friday, July 29, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. Those wishing to attend are asked to gather at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., by 9:45 a.m. to join the procession to the cemetery. 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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