July 30, 2019

By Obituaries on July 30, 2019.

BEATRICE PEDERSON

1924 ~ 2019

Mrs. Beatrice Agnes Pederson passed away in Bow Island on Friday July 26, 2019, at the age of 94 years, beloved wife of the late Mr. Levi Pederson. Beatrice leaves to cherish her memory six children: Arnold Pederson, Leonard Pederson, Brian Pederson, Miriam Herman, Anita Runions, and Bernice (Cory) Fode. Numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive Beatrice. Her son Virgil and daughter Hazel predeceased her. Beatrice was born on October 15, 1924, in Abbey, Saskatchewan. This is also where she was schooled and forced to quit school to help on the farm. She married Levi Pederson on January 5, 1943, and she embraced her role as the homemaker for the family. Even without formal schooling, her mathematical skills were exceptional and she utilized them regularly while maintaining the farm financials. A strong and independent woman, she wasn’t afraid to roll up her sleeves and help fixing any broken machinery. Beatrice loved her family and grandchildren often preparing big meals for all to enjoy and supported watching their activities throughout the years. She loved to read and was very up to date on current events and politics. She was a long term supporter of the NDP party and her quick wit and good sense of humor made her a pleasure to visit with, especially if you wanted to talk politics with this strong NDP supporter! She will be dearly missed. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Thursday, August 1, 2019, between 1:00 p.m. and 1:55 p.m. A celebration of Beatrice’s life will follow at 2:00 p.m. with interment thereafter at Hillside Cemetery. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com). Those wishing to remember Beatrice may do so through a charity of one’s choice. 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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ELLIS HARVEY HILL

November 5, 1933 ~ July 26, 2019

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Ellis (Edgee) Harvey Hill announce his passing at the St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice in Medicine Hat on Friday, July 26, 2019, at the age of 85 years. Ellis was born to Harvey and Edythe Hill on November 5, 1933 at Armley, Saskatchewan. He was raised and lived most of his life on the family farm in the Carlea area near Aylsham, attending Free State country school and Aylsham School thereafter. He married Margaret Wassill on July 4, 1959, celebrating 60 adventurous years together this past July. Ellis was a life-long grain farmer and part owner and manager of Carlea Alfalfa Processors Limited. As a young man, Edgee played hockey and baseball. He coached hockey, including his boys when they were young. Ellis enjoyed watching sports including hockey, baseball and football. Eventually he stopped watching hockey because of the unnecessary violence. Ellis was an accomplished curler and golfed. Ellis took great interest in aviation, developments in technology, WWII, photography, travel, politics and current events. He particularly enjoyed when he and Margaret cared for the grandchildren. He enjoyed listening to what the kids had to say and seeing how they thought. Ellis was a practical man, loving to his family and community minded. He believed strongly in self-reliance and responsibility both in his personal life and in his expectations of others. He ran as a political candidate in a Saskatchewan election. A resourceful and inventive individual, he took pride in making things work whether it was a machine, business or other aspects of his life. Ellis was a life-long learner, a good manager and took pride in being fair. He represented farmers in international marketing efforts for canola (rapeseed), alfalfa and barley. He made trade related trips to Japan, South Korea, Portugal and eastern Europe. Ellis and Margaret thrived on travel and visited all the continents except Antarctica. He piloted private aircraft in travels with Margaret throughout Canada, USA, Mexico and eastern Australia. He was a member of the Flying Farmers and was a founding director of the Saskatchewan Rapeseed Grower’s Association (later Canola Growers). Ellis was a Nipawin School Board Trustee for almost a decade starting in 1975 and was a member of Alfalfa industry groups. His memory will be cherished in the hearts of his wife, Margaret; children, Harvey (Marie), Kevin (Gail), Bradley (Cathy) and Monica (Daniel); grandchildren, Michael, Elizabeth, Caroline, Matthew, Patrick, Geoffrey, Jessica, Andrew, Bree and Nylagh. He is also survived by two siblings, Joan (Arnold) and Harry (Lorraine). Ellis was predeceased by his parents, Harvey and Edythe. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so starting at 10:00 a.m., one hour prior to the Celebration of Ellis’ life, which will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Leroy Angle officiating. A time of fellowship will follow immediately thereafter in the Cook Southland Reception Facility. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com). If friends so desire, memorial donations in Ellis’ name may be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation. Please specify "for Esophageal cancer research". 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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KOHLS

Delores Margaret Kohls passed away on Friday, July 26, 2019, at the age of 82 years, beloved wife of the late Rueben Kohls. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Thursday, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. as well as Friday from 12:00 – 12:55 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Friday, August 2, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Delores Kohls, 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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