December 20, 2018
By Obituaries on December 20, 2018.
1927 ~ BERTHA HARRISON ~ 2018 Mrs. Bertha Harrison of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Hugh Harrison, passed away on Monday, December 17th, 2018 at the age of 91 years. Bertha leaves to cherish her memory four children, Penny Holst, Wayne (Brenda) Harrison, Gary Harrison and Dr. Sidney (Maggie) Harrison. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Monday, January 7th, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Bertha Harrison. Funeral arrangements 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.
1935 ~ MARILYN THORSON ~ 2018 Thorson, Marilyn Ora of Bow Island, Alberta passed away peacefully at Bow Island Hospital on Sunday, December 16th, 2018 at the age of 83 years. The middle child of Alvin and Ora Johnson, Marilyn was born in Okotoks, Alberta on June 5th, 1935. From there, the family moved to the Winnifred area where Marilyn grew up on a farm with her siblings Lorraine (Cooper) and Shirley Ann (Mulner). Marilyn is survived by her loving husband, Ron; and her children, Deanna, Douglas, Barb and Darrel (Christina, nee Nezic). Marilyn was immensely proud of her children and her grandchildren, Todd, Jackie, Morgan, Stacy, Jimmy, Alexandra and Emily; and her great grandchildren, Ronin, Thoran, Dyson, Oliver, Harley and Belle. Marilyn was a lively and competitive spirit from her earliest days. An avid athlete with excellent grades, Marilyn was always out in the yard with her father, Alvin, playing "ball" whenever she could. After graduating from high school, Marilyn went to the Garbetts Business College and got her diploma there before commencing work at the Department of Agriculture in Medicine Hat. She started dating Ron shortly thereafter and they were married a few years later on March 4th, 1955. They moved to Ron's family farmhouse near Winnifred and soon had four very active children in a house with no running water. Marilyn reminisced about getting up on a cold morning and having to thaw out the pot of water on the stove which had frozen solid overnight. But no matter for Marilyn. Her energy, relentless positivity and sheer will provided a wonderful environment for the children and their many friends. However, Marilyn did not let a busy lifestyle prevent her from her weekly trips to Medicine Hat to play ball and enjoy curling bonspiels and leagues whenever possible. As her children grew up and moved away, Marilyn continued on with her many activities and picked up golf and became a dedicated member of the Bow Island Golf Club. When she wasn't golfing, curling, making deer sausage, canning fish or playing a competitive game of bridge, she convinced Ron to travel whenever possible. They took trips to Vietnam, China, Cuba, Australia, Mexico, Turkey, Europe and elsewhere and, in between, squeezed in their three month winter getaway to Arizona. Just in the last year, Marilyn and Ron took a cruise to Hawaii, took another cruise throughout the Baltic countries and squeezed in trips to Calgary, Kelowna and Texas. Whenever anyone asked Marilyn how she was doing, her standard response was "Busy! Is it Saturday already!!" Also an avid card player, Marilyn was well known for anticipating her opponents' plays and making outrageous bids in bridge, smear and wist and, somehow always seeming to win. Marilyn's zest for life was only exceeded by her generosity. Whenever a family member or friend needed help, Marilyn was always there. When Marilyn and Ron sold the family farm in 2016, it gave Marilyn tremendous satisfaction to help out her kids and grand-kids whatever the need. And last, regardless of the circumstances, she could never stop smiling and laughing. So, please, whenever you think of Marilyn, think of that big broad smile, that slightly irritating laugh and embrace life and love as strongly as she did. A Celebration of Marilyn's Life will be held at ST. ANDREW'S UNITED CHURCH, 139 – 2nd Avenue West, Bow Island, on Saturday, December 22nd, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Lisa Waites officiating. Interment will follow at Bow Island Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Marilyn's memory may be made to the Bow Island and District Health Foundation, P.O. Bag 3990, Bow Island AB, T0K 0G0. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Marilyn Thorson. 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.
ESDELA HERMAN 1924 ~ 2018
Esdela Herman, beloved wife of the late Wilbert Herman, passed away peacefully at the Riverview Care Centre in Medicine Hat, on Tuesday, December 18, 2018, at the age of 94 years. Esdela was a gentle, kind, loving mother who will be missed by all who knew her. She will be lovingly remembered in the hearts of her daughters, Beverley (Lenard) Stroh, Peggy Breakell (Joe Weisgerber) and Donna Jacober; grandchildren, Sheila, Karla (Gary), Brandi, Byron (Carrie), Darcy (Lisa), Darren (Carole), Doug (Karen), Lori (John); ten great- grandchildren, Abbi, Jake, Nate, Gage, Sara, Jaylin, Tyler, Ashley, Liz, and Teagan. Esdela was predeceased by her husband, Wilbert (2001); grandson, Blair Stroh (2017); sons-in-law, Ronald Draudson, Ron Breakell, Kenneth Zeller and Harvey Jacober. The Funeral Service will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Friday, December 21, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. with Major Murray Jaster officiating. A time of fellowship will follow in the Cook Southland Reception Facility. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website http://www.cooksouthland.com) If friends so desire, memorial donations in Esdela’s name may be made directly to the Riverview Care Centre, 603 Prospect Drive S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4C2. Honoured to serve the family is
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455
JEAN BROTZELL 1928 ~ 2018
Mrs. Jean Elizabeth Brotzell (nee McConnell), beloved wife of the late Mr. Arthur Brotzell, passed away peacefully at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Saturday, December 15, 2018, at the age of 90 years. Jean was born on February 27, 1928, on Section 12 -30 – 20 W3. She was the youngest of five children born to Duncan and Margaret McConnell. She was predeceased by her husband, Art; eldest son Arthur; her parents and siblings, Elsie, Maude, Sidney and Ina. Her legacy will be continued through her remaining six children, Jean, Clark, Patricia, Wendy, Deborah and Lisa; ten grandsons, five granddaughters and seven great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Friday, December 21, 2018, between 10:00 a.m. and 10:55 a.m. The Celebration of Jean’s life will follow at 11:00 a.m. with a time of fellowship and refreshments immediately thereafter in the Cook Southland Reception Facility. (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
MARVIN KNUDTSON 1950 ~ 2018
Marvin Dale Knudtson passed away at the Alfred Egan Home in Bow Island, Alberta on Tuesday, December 18, 2018, at the age of 68 years. A Celebration of Marvin’s life will be held at the Alfred Egan Home, 1st Street East Bow Island on Friday, December 21, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Bow Island 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
SANDRA FAY SOLTIS May 8th, 1950 ~ December 18th, 2018
Sandra “Sandy” Fay Soltis (nee Ward), beloved wife of Don Soltis of Medicine Hat, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph's Carmel Hospice on Tuesday, December 18th, 2018 at the age of 68 years. The Memorial Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Monday, January 7th, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. with Mike Tivadar officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Sandy's memory may be made to the Medicine Hat SPCA, 55 Southview Drive SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 8E8. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Sandy Soltis. 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.
SCHLENKER Betty Schlenker passed away peacefully on Friday, December 14, 2018, at the age of 81 years, beloved wife of Jim Schlenker for 63 years. She also leaves to cherish her memory their children, Brent (Dyanne) Schlenker, Sheila-Rae (Robert) Schmunk, and Tracy (Calvin) Heller; her grandchildren, Brad Schlenker (Aimee) and his children Clayton and Evyn; Jason Ruff and his children Victoria, Ceilidh and Grady; Darryl (Anna) Ruff and their children Madison and Dylan; James (Susanne) Schmunk and their children Declan and Roman; Kelly (Michael) Sehn and their children Eden and Katie-lee; Nicole (Branden) Blomme; Mitch Heller (Brittany); and Mason Heller; her brother, Leonard Aman; her sisters, Doreen (Harvey) Pudwell, Marnie “Belle” Sturm, Phyllis (Eric) Snow, and Carol (Dave) Hicks as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Phillip and Rose Aman; her brother, Roy; her sisters, Jean Irwin, Rosemarie (Ron) Goehring; as well as her eldest grandson, Boyd Schlenker. Betty was born and raised north of Irvine Alberta; she was one of nine siblings on the family farm. Betty received her education at Irvine school and as a young woman she moved to Medicine Hat to work at a local clothing store. Soon after, she met her sweetheart at a dance in Walsh and three kisses later they were married on June 30, 1955. Jim and Betty resided in Walsh where they owned and operated a feedlot and general trucking operation. It is here where they welcomed their three children, Brent, Sheila-Rae, and Tracy. In the spring of 1964, Betty encouraged Jim to pursue his dream of becoming an Auctioneer, thus starting a 50 year family journey conducting numerous auctions throughout Alberta and Saskatchewan as Schlenker Auction Service Ltd. A short time later, opportunities arose and a partnership was formed with the MacArthur family where they built, owned and operated Hat Livestock Auction Ltd. in Medicine Hat while continuing with Schlenker Auction Service. Betty was invaluable in the businesses; she assumed many of the responsibilities behind the scenes while providing expertise as clerk and cashier on sale days. Betty enjoyed curling and was a member of the Medicine Hat Curling Club, she competed at numerous Bonspiels throughout Alberta and Saskatchewan. Betty was a wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother. She thoroughly enjoyed spending her time with family and friends around a great home cooked meal. She also enjoyed travelling, camping, fishing, crafting, playing a competitive game of cards or betting on a curling game. Her grandchildren were her greatest joy as they put warmth in her heart and joy in her day! The funeral service will be held in the Cypress Centre Auditorium (2055 21st Ave SE) on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Dr. Shane P. Andrus officiating. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society, Alberta and Northwest Territories #201, 770 6th Street SW Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4J6 or the charity of your choice. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Betty Schlenker, 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
WILLOWS Violet Emily Willows of Medicine Hat passed away on December 17, 2018, at the age of 94 years, beloved wife of the late Orval Willows. The interment of ashes will take place at a later date. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the South Country Village, Haven of Rest, 1720 Bell St. SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 5G1. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Violet Willows, 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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