August 15, 2019
By Obituaries on August 15, 2019.
GRANT LORENZ 1966 – 2019Grant Roy Lorenz, beloved son of Art and Lynne Lorenz passed away in Abbotsford B.C. on August 8, 2019.
Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.
NORMAN SCHAEFFER April 6, 1932 ~ August 13, 2019
We say goodbye to a companion, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He will be missed by all. May he rest in peace. He leaves behind his loving companion, Ivy; his children, Ruth, Shirley Ann, Richard, Ken, Randy, Rory and their families. A Celebration of Norman’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street, S.W., Medicine Hat on Saturday, August 17, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. with Major Murray Jaster officiating. Private interment will follow in the Redcliff Cemetery. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com) In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, Suite 220, 6223 – 2 Street S.E., Calgary, Alberta, T2H 1J5. Honoured to serve the family is
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455
REUER Ethel Jane Reuer, aged 70, passed away on August 12th after a long battle with cancer. Ethel leaves behind her daughter, Marcie Reuer (Jay Fassett); her sister, Janice Austin and family – Tami Anton (Walter), Steve (Amanda) Austin, Scott (Dawn) Austin; her brother-in-law, Fred Ammann and family – Darren (Sarah), Todd (Elisha). Ethel also cherished her great nieces and nephews – Tanner Ammann, Tyler Ammann, Grace Ammann, Emily Ammann, Austin Anton, Jenna Austin, Jaylyn Austin, Izabel Austin and Kassidy Austin. She was predeceased by her parents Otto and Frieda Reuer, her sister, Audrey Ammann and brother-in-law, Jimmy Austin. Despite being a family of two, Ethel never felt that way as her sisters Audrey and Janice always made sure her and Marcie were a part of their respective families. Ethel also always had the coffee on for her many friends that would drop in for visits when they were in the neighborhood.
Ethel was born in Galahad, Alberta in 1948 and spent most of her childhood on the family farm in Alliance, Alberta before the family sold the farm and moved to Medicine Hat, Alberta. Ethel fondly remembered her time on the farm recalling memories of the antiques, farm animals, her adventures with her sisters and her dog, Cuddles. After high school, Ethel attended Garbett’s Business School and worked in several occupations as a telephone operator, administrative assistant, housekeeper and single mother. In her early twenties, her adventurous spirit took her to Nanaimo, BC, where she lived for several years before returning to Medicine Hat where she raised her daughter, Marcie which was her special treasure. She was generous with her time volunteering at Alcoholics Anonymous and Webster Niblock School as well as doing many favors for friends and family. Throughout Ethel’s life she overcame many hardships and was known for her spirited personality. Ethel was most proud of her ability to be generous, despite being poor and to carry on and do the best she could, despite difficulty. A celebration of life service will be held for Ethel at the Medicine Hat Legion on Friday, August 16th at 11am, with lunch to follow. The family would like to thank the Staff of Foothills Hospital, Medicine Hat Hospital and the Doctors, Nurses and Staff of the Carmel Hospice at St. Joseph’s Home for their compassion and care of Ethel. Memorial gifts in Ethel’s memory may be made to the Carmel Hospice at St. Joseph’s Home, 156 – 3rd Street NE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5M1 or to the Canadian Cancer Society.
SHANE POLLOCK September 5, 1950 ~ August 11, 2019 It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the sudden passing of their father, brother, uncle and papa, Shane Aldric Pollock. Shane was born on September 5, 1950, in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan and grew up between there, the family ranch in British Columbia and Tenasket, Washington. He joined the U.S Marine Corps at the age of 17 and served in the Vietnam War. Shane met the love of his life, Nadine Gosnell on a blind date in Eastend, Saskatchewan and they were married on October 9, 1976. The two of them started their journey together in Maple Creek. Shane and Nadine loved raising their children and attending many of their sporting events and activities. They also enjoyed gardening, canning and cooking together and according to family they were joined at the hip and shared the same passions. Shane and Nadine’s final home together was in Medicine Hat, Alberta where Shane retired from working as a federal employee. Following Shane’s retirement, he spent many hours with the family dog, Gambit and working as what he liked to call himself, Hector the house boy. He was a compassionate and loving man and was always there to lend a helping hand. Shane was always good for a laugh, even during the tough times. He was a die-hard Roughriders and Maple Leafs fan and you would often find him sporting the color green. In 2012, Shane had to say goodbye to his beloved wife, Nadine far sooner than he ever could have imagined. Following Nadine’s passing, Shane did his very best to continue on living and enjoyed his annual trips to Fort Mohave, Arizona where he met up with friends and family to enjoy the sunshine and escape. He made so many new friends and countless memories and while he was away, his friends and family back home always looked forward to his return in the spring. When Shane returned from Arizona you could find him with his second family at Yukio Kennels which became his home in the summertime. Shane leaves behind his children, Tyson Pollock (Buffy) and Melissa Theoret (Keith) along with his grandchildren, Luka, Jonas, Elina, Zoey, Isabella, Emmett and Leland. Shane also leaves behind his brother’s, Garry Pollock (Marlis), Harley Pollock (Elaine), Joe McDonald (Bernie), Greg McDonald, George Paulsen and step-mother, Merrit Paulsen. He will be missed by so many more including friends, in-laws, and nieces and nephews who loved him. Shane was predeceased by his beautiful wife, Nadine; mother-in-law, Olive MacRae; father–in-law, Doug Gosnell; both of his parents, Beatrice McDonald and Alfred Pollock; brother-in-law, Kevin Gosnell; sister, Shelly McDonald and his brother, Cory Paulsen. Shane will be deeply missed by his family and those who loved him. May he find peace in knowing that he is once again walking hand in hand with Nadine. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com). Shane will be silently remembered by his family and friends. If friends so desire, memorial donations in Shane’s name may be made directly to the 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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