September 7, 2016

By Obituaries on September 7, 2016.

BRUCE JEROME

1963 ~ 2016
It is with sadness that the family of Mr. Bruce Jerome, announce his passing at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Wednesday, August 31, 2016, at the age of 53 years. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Wednesday, September 7, 2016, from 1:00 p.m. to 1:55 p.m. A Celebration of Bruce’s life will follow the visitation on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 beginning at 2:00 p.m., with Deacon Terry Olson celebrant. Interment will follow at Hillside 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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BRUCE WOOD

1961 – 2016
Bruce passed away on August 15, 2016, in his home in Swift Current at the age of 55 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his children, son Devon, daughter Alisha, his mother Doreen, sister Dawna, brother Don and their families. At Bruce's request there will be no funeral service.

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DAISY & GUS LIPPERT

Daisy Lippert (nee Harris) was born on September 6th, 1921 in Redcliff, Alberta and passed away on November 12th, 2012 in the Vernon Jubilee Hospital at the age of 91 years.
Gus Lippert was born on April 25th, 1923 in Schuler, Alberta and passed away on September 1st, 2016 in the Vernon Jubilee Hospital at the age of 93 years.
Daisy and Gus will be lovingly remembered by their daughter, Dixie Mackie of Vernon, B.C.; their grandson, Mark Mackie of Vancouver, B.C.; and numerous extended family members. They were preceded in death by their son-in-law, Barry Mackie and all of their brothers and sisters.
Daisy and Gus were long time members of the Eastern Star, Masonic Lodge and Shriners. Cremation preceded a Reception which will take place for family and friends in the Bethel Tea Room on Tuesday, September 13th, 2016 from 2:00-3:00 P.M.
As an expression of sympathy, those who wish to do so may send donations in memory of Daisy and Gus to the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation, 2101-32nd Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 5L2.
Funeral arrangements have been made with
BETHEL FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD.,
5605-27th Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 8Z5
250-542-1187

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HARDEN

Valerie Ruth Harden of Medicine Hat passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2016, at the age of 74 years, beloved wife of the late Allen Victor Harden. She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Terri (Rosaire) Perrault of Lac Pelletier, Saskatchewan and Kelly (Leslee) Harden of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; four grandchildren, Shawn (Shevaun) Perrault, Jenna (Jason) Riess, Evan (Carrie) Olfert and Lindsay (Colleen) Olfert; ten great grandchildren, Jaycee, Layna, Grady, Blythe, Hailey, Angelise, Reid, Summer, William and Etta; her brother, Arnie (Lorraine) Wentland; her sister Judy (Bob) Strawson as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Bernard and Elsie Wentland and her husband, Allen on August 15, 1997. Val was born in Herbert to Elsie and Bernard Wentland. She was the oldest of three children, having a younger brother, Arnie, and baby sister Judy. She married Allen Harden in Oct of 1959. They moved to a farm house just outside of Swift Current where they created a farm life. It wasn’t very long before Terri joined them and their son, Kelly, came along three years later. Though they moved into Swift Current, they continued to farm for many years. In 1987 Val and Al retired and moved to Kelowna. They created a life there that involved family and developing a new community of friends. Little did they know that farming was deep in their blood. Though they lived in Kelowna, they travelled back to Saskatchewan every year to put the crop in and harvest it. Finally, missing their kids and grandkids, they returned to Swift Current in 1991, and enjoyed being close for the many family events. After Allen’s death in 1997 Valerie moved to Medicine Hat where she led a full life filled with family, friends and new adventures. Most recently Valerie was a resident of Meadowlands.
Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the church on Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 10: 25 a.m. The funeral service will be held in Victory Lutheran Church (2793 Southview Drive SE) on Friday, September 9, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. with Diaconal Minister Lila deWaal officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Pleasant Cemetery (Swift Current, Saskatchewan) at 3:30 p.m. 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. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Valerie Harden, 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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HOLYLAND

Brenda Holyland of Medicine Hat, Alberta passed peacefully Friday July 1st, surrounded by the love of her family. Brenda was born in Newtownards, Northern Ireland July 12th 1948. She immigrated to Canada in 1974 eventually settling in Medicine Hat in 1979. Over the years she made many close friends, and brightened the day of hundreds. She will always be remembered as the life of the party, with a fantastic sense of humour. Known for her contagious smile and kind and gentle manner, she was known as “Auntie Brenda” to many of her young co-workers whom she mentored, counselled and loved. She loved deeply and was deeply loved.
Predeceased by her mother and father Margaret and Robert Irvine. She is survived by and will be greatly missed by her loving children, Julie Murphy (Dereck), Gary Oliver and the lights of her life her three grandchildren Cole Murphy, Camryn Murphy, and Justin Oliver. Her Brother and Sister Roy Irvine (Elizabeth) Rita Peacock (Samuel) in Northern Ireland.
A celebration of Brenda’s life will be held in Medicine Hat, Alberta on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at 2:00 pm, at the Rustic Kitchen and Bar, 925 – 7th Street SW. Please come and celebrate Brenda's life – a life well lived – and bring your favourite memories.
Arrangements entrusted to Hainstock & Son Funeral Chapel, Leduc. To leave condolences please visit our website at http://www.hainstockleduc.com.

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