August 24, 2017
By Obituaries on August 24, 2017.
1923 ~ BILL FODE ~ 2017 With saddened hearts, the family of William "Bill" Oliver Fode announce his passing on Monday evening, nine days short of his 94th birthday. His loving “Sweetheart” Eileen and family members were at his side. He is survived by his daughters, Carol (Harold) Hanson and Sharon (Richard) Biffart; five grandchildren and their families; nine great grandchildren and their families; and five great great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Alice Wright; and brother, Leonard Fode; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Bill was predeceased by his parents, John and Molly Fode; and one brother, Paul Fode. Bill was born and raised in Medicine Hat and at age of 18 he found his “True Love”, Eileen Gehring. They just recently celebrated 75 years of marriage! Bill was an avid hunter and fisherman and an award winning top salesman in his 2 major careers of selling cars and meat products. He was very honest in his dealings with all who came in contact with him and always gave the best deal. He had an excellent sense of humor and a great love for his family. Everyone loved “Uncle Bill” and the children knew that in his pockets there would always be gum or candy for them. Our family is extremely grateful for the kindness and loving care shown by the Angel workers at Sunnyside Care Centre where Bill resided these past 4 years. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Friday from 10:00 until 10:55 a.m. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, on Friday, August 25th, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor John Enns officiating. A private interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Bill's memory may be made to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Bill Fode. Funeral arrangements are entrusted toSAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 http://www.saamis.com inquiry@saamis.com Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd.
1924 ~ IKE BISHOP ~ 2017 Alma “Ike” Bishop, beloved husband of Florence Bishop of Medicine Hat, passed away on Thursday, August 23rd, 2017 at the age of 93 years. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Ike Bishop. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed by
SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 http://www.saamis.com inquiry@saamis.com Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd.
1926 ~ LOUISE TIMMONS ~ 2017 Mrs. E. Louise (Morrissette) Timmons of Medicine Hat, passed away on Friday, August 11th, 2017 at the age of 90 years. A Celebration of Life was held yesterday at the WUERFEL AUDITORIUM. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Louise's memory may be made to the Medicine Hat SPCA, the Swift Current SPCA or the The Leprosy Mission Canada. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Louise Timmons. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 http://www.saamis.com inquiry@saamis.com Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd.
1932 ~ STAN DOCKRELL ~ 2017 Stanley Meldrum Dockrell of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of Lillian Dockrell, of 64 years. Passed away on Sunday, August 20th, 2017 at St Joseph’s Carmel Hospice, at the age of 85 years. Stan leaves to cherish his memory his daughter, Donna (Siegfried Tessmann) Dirk; four grandchildren, Kristen (Tyler Leismeister) Bishoff, Justin (Cynara) Dirk, Denniel (Jamie Ritchie) Brown, and Stephanie (Cameron) Koch; two great-grandchildren, Jordan and Hayden Koch; one daughter-in-law, Judy (Clair) Ferguson; one brother, Dennis Dockrell and family; one sister, Beatrice Prisque and family; two sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Dockrell, and Dorothea Geddes and families; one brother-in-law, Gus (Fern) Wudrich and family. As well numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one son, Robert Stanley Dockrell; his parents, Josiah and Marjorie Dockrell; his in-laws, Carl & Mary Wudrich; two brothers; three sisters; Stan's deepest love was for his family. He came to Alberta from Ontario in 1952 and married the love of his life, Lillian Wudrich, on May 15, 1953. Stan loved to hunt and fish with his son and friends. He retired from the city of Medicine Hat in 1997. At Stan’s request there will be no funeral service. Memorial gifts in Stan’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, AB, T2E 2P5, or to St. Joseph's Carmel Hospice, 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 Stanley Dockrell. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 http://www.saamis.com inquiry@saamis.com Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd.
1938 ~ MARLENE MOORE ~ 2017 The family of Marlene M. Moore announce her passing on Friday, August 18th, 2017 at the age of 79 years. She leaves behind her beloved husband of 40 years, S. Keith Moore; daughter, Laura (Scott) Trebble; son, Richard (Alice) Froment, all of Medicine Hat; Keith's daughters, Jo-Ann (Kevin) of Calgary, Patti-Ann of Medicine Hat, and Pamela (Mike) of Edmonton; nineteen grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; brothers, Douglas (Wendy) Balfour of Langley, BC and Bruce (Maureen) of Auckland, NZ; two nieces and one nephew. Marlene was predeceased by her son, Larry in 1973; daughter, Collette in 1998; parents, Melville in 1998 and Angela in 2000. Cremation has taken place and at her request there will be no funeral service. A Celebration of Life will take place at the ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION, ORTONA ROOM, 702 – 2nd Street SE, on Saturday, August 26th, 2017 from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Marlene's memory may be made to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, Alberta/NWT Chapter, #700 – 10665 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3S9 or to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation, 340A Maple Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 7L5. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Marlene Moore. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 http://www.saamis.com inquiry@saamis.com Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd.
1941 ~ ELAINE DOUCETTE ~ 2017 Elaine Audrey Doucette, beloved wife of Louis Doucette of Medicine Hat, passed away on Sunday, August 20th, 2017 at the age of 75 years. Elaine also leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Bonnie Doucette (Tim Roebuck); her son, Mike Doucette (Linda Smith); two granddaughters, Hailey Doucette and Sierra Doucette; two brothers, Peter Mehrer and David (Sandi) Mehrer; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and a large extended family. Elaine was predeceased by her parents, Edward and Elsie Mehrer. Elaine was born on December 17th, 1941 in Medicine Hat and spent her first eight years on the family farm at Hilda, Alberta where she also attended school. In January 1959, she moved to Medicine Hat and enrolled in the Garbutt Business School, while staying at her maternal grandmother’s home. Elaine worked in the offices of Tansley & Scholten Garage, which became Central Motors and then Reidy Ford. She met and married Louis Doucette on June 24th, 1961 and began their family. Over the years, they made four trips to visit Louis’ birthplace in PEI and took a trip to Hawaii where they had a wonderful experience. Elaine also worked as a bookkeeper at Hat Salvage & Steel and Soapberry Shop, spent several years working in the After-School program at Riverside School and later at the Bargain Shop. Elaine spent many hours enjoying nature, her Riverside yard and garden, birds and deer. Her time spent with her granddaughters was very precious to her. Elaine was very active in her church and bible study and was a long-time sponsor of World Vision. She will be missed by not only her family but by all those who knew and loved her. The Funeral Service will be held at VICTORY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2793 Southview Drive SE, on Thursday, August 24th, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Jim Bredeson officiating. A private interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Elaine's memory may be made to World Vision Canada, #1 World Drive, Mississauga, ON L5T 2Y4. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Elaine Doucette. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 http://www.saamis.com inquiry@saamis.com Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd.
1942 ~ AUDREY AMMANN ~ 2017
With great sadness we announce the passing of Audrey Ammann, wife, mother, grandmother and friend on Monday, August 21, 2017 at the age of 75 years. Audrey is survived by her husband of 56 years, Fred Ammann, loyal sons Darren (Sarah) and Todd (Elisha). She was known as the “World’s Best Grandma” to Tanner, Tyler, Grace and Emily. Audrey is also survived by her loving sisters Janice (James) Austin and Ethel and their families. Extended family and many friends will also miss Audrey’s smile. Born in Medicine Hat, AB on January 15, 1942 to Otto and Frieda Reuer, Audrey grew up in both Medicine Hat and the family farm in Alliance, AB. Audrey enjoyed her childhood on the farm with her sisters Janice and Ethel and their weekly trips to town for the movie theatre and, as they became teens, to Saturday night dances. Audrey moved back to Medicine Hat to attend college, during which time she was introduced to Freddie Ammann. She immediately fell in love with his “Elvis style” hair and charm and in 1961 they were married. In 1963 they welcomed their first son Darren. Audrey loved being a mother and savored every moment. Later they moved to Stettler, Alberta, where they welcomed their second son Todd. Audrey dotted after her children and was always cooking their favorite dishes for them, right until the last months of her life. After a move back to Medicine Hat in 1970 Audrey and Fred invested in and managed a new hotel, the Travelodge. Hotel life was busy but they took pride in their work and made many lasting friendships along the way. The arrival of grandsons Tanner and Tyler brought a new focus to Audrey’s life as becoming a Grandmother was one of her greatest joys. During retirement Audrey and Fred continued traveling all over the world…warm weather was always Audrey’s favorite destination, Hawaii especially. When granddaughters Grace and Emily arrived Audrey relished in spoiling her little girls, whether it was with fancy dresses or ice cream, Grandma would never say no. Audrey was always generous to those she knew and loved. Happy to share her love of cooking of kuchen, strudel, cabbage rolls or homemade pickles, everyone always enjoyed a meal at Audrey and Fred’s home. Her infectious laughter, determination and warm hugs will be sadly missed by all of her family and friends. The Funeral Service will be held at MEDICINE HAT EXHIBITION AND STAMPEDE GROUNDS, AUDITORIUM, 2055 – 21 Avenue SE, on Monday, August 28th, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Bob Findley officiating. A private interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Audrey’s memory may be made to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation, 340A Maple Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7L5. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Audrey Ammann. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 http://www.saamis.com inquiry@saamis.com Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd.
DON FRASER 1927 ~ 2017
Mr. Donald Fraser, beloved husband of Clara, passed away peacefully at the Bow Island Health Centre on Tuesday, August 22, 2017, at the age of 90 years. A Memorial Service honouring Don’s life will be held at St. Andrew’s United Church, 139 – 2 Avenue West, Bow Island on Saturday, August 26, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Lisa Waites officiating. Private Interment will take place prior to the service. 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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