May 23, 2018
By Obituaries on May 23, 2018.
1930 ~ JEANNETTE VALK ~ 2018 Jeannette Valk of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Hank Valk, passed away on Sunday, May 20th, 2018 at the age of 87 years. Jeannette leaves to cherish her memory four sons, John, Roy (Yvonne), Bruce (Shelley), and Glen (Pamela) and their families. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Friday, June 1st, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Jeannette Valk. 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.
1940 ~ GLADYS ANDERSON ~ 2018 Gladys Edith (Sheward) Anderson, beloved wife of the late Eric Anderson, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 18th, 2018 surrounded by family and friends at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. Gladys was born in Medicine Hat on January 10th, 1940 to Fred and Doris Sheward, a sister for Jim. She attended Elizabeth and Elm Street Schools and from seven years of age, she grew up living on the Stampede Grounds, maybe where her fascination for the cowboy life was triggered. Her working history was intertwined with her social life, for Gladys was interested in people, never hesitating to engage in conversation. Her memory for the people she met–incredible. She worked at Woolworth's 1956-1969, OK Economy 1969-1976, Crescent Heights Pharmacy 1976-1982, Sept's Drugstore 1982-1983, and Woolco 1984-1994. Thirty-eight years of work which she was very proud of.
She married the love of her life on August 31st, 1963 for the next 46 years they enjoyed all life had for them including rodeo, Polka-fests, Tiger hockey games, travelling to 10 different countries, many nights at the Moose, attended the NFR in Las Vegas (18 years in a row) and in Edmonton, camping and socializing with relatives and friends. Although she had no children of her own, she demonstrated that family was important to her, in her dedication to her mom and the Anderson family history, which she and Eric collected and recorded in her meticulous albums. Leaving a very important legacy for us to cherish.
A lot can be said about a person by the friends they have, and Gladys had many, but certainly her long-time friend Alfreida Vorra and her family have held a special place in her heart and instrumental in her quality of life especially the past nine years. For example, all of the holiday dinners and Tiger hockey games that Don took her too, they were hi-light evenings. This year Gladys and Don were even featured on the Kissing Cam! Gladys kept busy and continued her love of dancing, even line dancing up to a year ago. For the last five years Gladys has been a resident at Meadowlands where her outgoing, adventurous personality encouraged both her peers and the staff, she was a participator and that really accentuated her life's motto—'living life to the fullest’ and as she said on her last days, “I've had a good life–but I miss my family”.
There are many more things that could be shared about Gladys, her amazing organization and recording skills, her taste for beautiful clothes and jewelry, her pride and care of her home and appearance, but the most precious was her memory for people and their names, after all isn't that honouring those we meet and care about. She was predeceased by her husband, Eric; her parents, Fred and Doris Sheward; her brother, Jim Sheward; brothers-in-law, Bobby, Eddy, Donald and Lee Anderson, Roy Chesney, George Simpson, and Art Sheward; and sisters-in-law, Diane Sheward, Florence Anderson, Annabelle Sheward, Mildred Simpson, and Leona Chesney.
Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Friday from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 1:30 until 2:25 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, on Saturday, May 26th, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. with Dr. David J. Carter officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Gladys's memory may be made to a charity of one's choice. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Gladys Anderson. 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.
1945 ~ ALBERT JACKA ~ 2018 Mr. Albert Charles Jacka, beloved husband of Gayle Jacka of Medicine Hat, passed away on Saturday, May 19th, 2018 at the age of 73 years. Albert is also survived by his two daughters, Tracy Burzminski, and Melissa (Shawn) Mackinnon; five grandchildren, Brooklyn, Nolan, Keelan, [and their father, Darren Burzminski], Cole (Kirsten Rogerson), and Kayla. Albert was predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Phyllis. Albert was born in Calgary, Alberta on January 2nd, 1945. His parents moved to Medicine Hat when he was 2 years old and Medicine Hat was home from that day forward. At age 20, Albert became employed with the City of Medicine Hat Power Plant where he worked for 35 years. He began his career as a Steam Engineer and later became a Journeyman Electrician until his retirement in 2000. On July 12th, 1968 Albert married Gayle and together they raised their two daughters. Albert enjoyed curling at a younger age, hunting, fishing, camping, woodworking, and tinkering in his garage. He was a loving and dedicated husband, father and grandfather, always asking his grandkids about their bowling, golf, ringette, basketball or hockey games. He was a selfless man and would always lend a hand to anyone and everyone who needed it. Albert will be remembered for his wacky sense of humour, his boisterous laugh and his gift of gab. The funeral service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Friday, May 25th, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. with Reverend Jeff Lackie officiating. Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Albert’s name may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 220, 6223 – 2 Street SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2H 1J5. Condolences may be made through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Albert Jacka. 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.
1962 ~ BOB HARRITY ~ 2018 Robert Scott “Bob” Harrity of Okotoks, beloved husband of Cibelle Rulona-Harrity, passed away on Friday, May 18th, 2018 at the age of 55 years. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Bob Harrity. 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.
FLEXHAUG LOLA FERN (STILL) FLEXHAUG passed away near Raymond, AB on Wednesday, May 16th 2018 at the age of 83 years.
Lola leaves to mourn her loving children Chris (Cathy) FLEXHAUG, Kim (Sandi) FLEXHAUG. She also leaves behind her cherished grandchildren Jamie (Jordan), Jarrod, Jordan, Kelly (Tanya), Tara (Paul), Kaylea (Jay), Justin (Brook), Mitch (Celine), Amber (Ryan), Christie (Chris), Adam (Jamie), Kyle, Chad (Norma), Rischel (Winton), Joel (Vilayvanh), Cherity (Beau), Misty (Darren) and Ashley (Morgan) and 38 Great Grandchildren.
Lola was predeceased by her parents Jim and Alice STILL; brothers Jim, Elmo, Laverne and Dale; daughters Jennifer, Roxann and Joyce and the love of her life Alvin FLEXHAUG.
Lola was born on July 18th, 1934 at Raymond, Alberta to James Madill and Alice Martha STILL. She met Alvin in May of 1950 when her best friend Evelyn FLEXHAUG invited Alvin to come to Raymond. Alvin and Lola were engaged on June 4th, 1951 and married on July 20th that same year. Alvin was working for Canadian Pacific Railway and they moved to a number of small towns in southern Alberta while Alvin worked for the C.P.R.
Alvin and Lola moved from Etzikom to Pendant D’Orrielle late in 1957 where they lived with their 5 children who all graduated from Foremost High School. After Lola’s children graduated, Lola worked as a Teacher Assistant at the Roseday and Sunnyside Hutterite Colonies where she developed some life long friendships with all of those that she touched at the colonies. Alvin and Lola lived at Pendant D’Orrielle until Alvin retired in 1993.
Alvin and Lola lived a short period of time at a farmstead south of Foremost until 1995 when they moved to Raymond. Alvin passed away in 2006 and Lola continued to live in Raymond with her granddaughter until her brother David STILL moved in with her in 2010 where they both lived until their passing.
Friends may meet the family on Friday, May 25th, 2018 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Knight Street Chapel, Raymond, AB from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Raymond High School, Raymond, AB on Saturday, May 26th, at 1:00 p.m.
Interment to follow in the Temple Hill Cemetery, Raymond, AB. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. Condolences may be sent to: http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca
LEGACY FUNERAL HOMES LTD., CARDSTON Assisting the Family. Phone 403-653-3222.
LYNN PAZIUK 1952 ~ 2018
Mr. Lynn Paziuk, beloved resident of the Alfred Egan Home in Bow Island, passed away in his home on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at the age of 66 years with caring Alfred Egan Home staff at his side. Further announcements will follow upon completion of the arrangements. (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
R.E (RICK) MATTHEWS Oct. 10, 1951 – May 19, 2018
Russell Edward (Rick) Matthews of Blairmore Alberta passed away peacefully in his 66th year with his family by his side on Saturday May 19, 2018 in Calgary Alberta.
Rick leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 38 years Erin(nee Shoesmith), his children: Kevin ( Daina ) Matthews, Jordan ( Megan ) Matthews, Joey Matthews, Katie ( Mark) Ernst, his granddaughters Paige and Reese Matthews and Skylar Ernst.
Also missing the big guy will be his brother Terry Bailey, his brother and best friend Wes ( Carmen ) Dry, his sisters Beverely Anne Dry, Norma Jean Dry and Lynn Susan Dry, his extended family including Joan Shoesmith, Pamela ( Keith ) Newton and Geoff ( Carol ) Shoesmith as well as numerous nieces and nephews including Carmelle, Mason, Madison, Mathew (Laura), Josh, Nicole (Ryan), Kristina (Cam ), David, Sigourney, Tracy and Chad as well as good friends Ric Rae, Ben Smith and John ( Ingrid ) Hart.
Rick was predeceased by his infant son Joshua Luke Matthews, his mother Elaine Joyce, his father Henry Dry and his father in law J.C.( Chuck ) Shoesmith.
Rick was a big guy with a heart and a personality to match. He had a lifelong ability to remember any joke and to be able to repeat and entertain at any party, function or workplace that he attended.
Rick entered this world as a bustling 12 lb 8 oz baby in Alert Bay B.C. with childhood stops in Trail, Kitimat, Lethbridge and Calgary. After deciding that a career in academics was not for him he joined the military where he was trained in his lifelong occupation of trucking.
Rick operated and drove for various companies including South Rock Paving, Med Hat Wholesale Foods, Alberta Express and Medalta Transport before moving into sales his god gifted occupation eventually owning and operating Laker Freight Systems until its sale and his “semi” retirement still maintaining his class one license always willing to do some “big riggin” whenever the opportunity arose.
Rick had a lifelong passion for the outdoors where he and Erin enjoyed many years of entertaining family and friends at their cabin on Lee Lake in the Crowsnest Pass suitably named the “Sitting Duck”. Rick was a skilled fisherman always willing to take people out for a tour or a troll on his barge to bring in some big rainbows.
When not at the cabin Rick could quite often be found in his garage on that stool cheering on his B.C. Lions or viewing any and all other sporting events.
A celebration of Ricks life is being planned for the weekend of August 25, 2018 in Blairmore Ab. with details to be released at a further date. Please call or email Geoff (trailside@live.com) or Wes (wesdry@wdinc.ca) with a question or RSVP by Aug 15,2018 as Ricks life touched so many people.
Donations in Ricks memory can be made to a SPCA or animal rescue charity in your area or just simply adopt and give a pet a good home as Rick and Erin have done so many times.
WILLIAM DENNIS BUTTERWICK 1931 ~ 2018
William D (Bill) Butterwick of Foremost, Alberta, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on May 21, 2018 at the age of 86.
Bill is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Delores and two sons Dan (Donna) and Randy (Norma); daughter-in-law Cynthia; 8 grandchildren; 13 great- grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren; sisters-in-law Myrna (Bob) Kuhl, Vivian Butterwick; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents; his son Bev; and a daughter-in-law Sam; sister Nora and husband Bill Ferris; and brothers George and wife Alice, and Bernard; step-sister Bernice Riley; and step-brother Jerry Cooke and nephew Darrel Kuhl.
Bill was born in Nemiskam, Alberta on June 4th, 1931 to Ashley and Jeanette Butterwick. He attended grade school in Nemiskam and high-school in Foremost and upon graduation in 1949 he married his high-school sweetheart Delores and settled down in Nemiskam. They moved to the Manyberries area when Bill accepted a job with Montana Power in 1951 and to Foremost in 1983. He started working on the drilling rigs during his high school years part-time and had a long and distinguished career in the energy industry.
Bill will be remembered for his love for his family, friends and his community.
A Celebration of Bill’s Life will be held at 2:30pm on Monday, May 28, 2018 at the FOREMOST COMMUNITY HALL, 802 1 Ave. W., Foremost, AB.
Flowers are gratefully declined. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a private condolence.
WOODWARD Evelyn Lynne Woodward passed away on Monday, May 21, 2018, at the age of 78 years, beloved wife of the late Leslie “Woody” Woodward. She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, Corrie (Mike) Phillips of Medicine Hat and Amber (Pat) Stafford of Blairmore, Alberta; three grandchildren, Katelyn Phillips, Kimberlyn Phillips and Jacob Stafford; one brother Larry McLaughlin and one sister Marlene Roll as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Emma and Lynn McLaughlin; her husband Leslie on November 5, 2002, and her daughter Wanda on August 14, 1987. Evelyn was born on December 15, 1939 in Medicine Hat and was raised in Irvine. On October 15, 1960 she married Leslie Woodward in Medicine Hat and together resided in Irvine where they raised their family, owned the Pool Hall and farmed. Later, Leslie became the Town Foreman and Evelyn the Postmaster for over 26 years. She retired and was the caregiver for her husband until his passing in 2002. Evelyn enjoyed playing darts and cards as well as her involvement in her community with the 20 Mile Post Historical Society, the St. George Cemetery and the Irvine Museum. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. – 10:55 a.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Wanda Woodward Memorial Bench Show c/o Box 12, Irvine, Alberta T0J 1V0 or to Carmel Hospice (St. Joseph’s Home) c/o 156 – 3 St. NE, Medicine Hat, T1A 5M1. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Evelyn Woodward, 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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