September 12, 2019
By Obituaries on September 12, 2019.
ELISABETH HANSEN
1929 ~ 2019
Mrs. Elisabeth Hansen, beloved wife of the late Mr. Viggo Hansen, passed away peacefully at Masterpiece Southland Meadows in Medicine Hat on Sunday, September 8, 2019, at the age of 89 years. Left to cherish Elisabeth’s memory are her children: Tony (Diana) and their children, Stephanie (Jake) and their son, Drayden; Penny (Paul) and their children, Aubrey and Ethan; Terry (Connie) and their children, Dallas and Dionne and Henry (Carla) and their children, Evan (Sarah), Kelsey (Gabriel) and Carter; her brother, Jørgen from Odder, Denmark as well as extended family members. Along with her husband, Viggo, Elisabeth was predeceased by her parents, William and Ane. Elisabeth spent her childhood in Denmark in the 30’s. Her experiences as a teen in WWII shaped her thinking for life. Elisabeth came to Canada in 1951, meeting her future husband, Viggo, in Banff. They later moved to Medicine Hat where they raised their three boys. Elisabeth will be remembered for her gardening business and enthusiasm for teaching others about the bible. The funeral service will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 62 Valleyview Drive S.W., Medicine Hat on Saturday, September 14, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. Condolences may be expressed by visiting
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
GLADYS STROM
1921 ~ 2019
Gladys Pearl Strom (nee Harvey), beloved wife of the late, Walter Hugo Strom, passed away at the Bow Island Health Centre on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at the age of 98 years. Gladys will be lovingly remembered by her children; Sylvia, Elaine, Phil (Janet), Ray (Lois), Al (Lynn), Joan (Jim) and Lori (Rick), as well as many grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so on Saturday, September 14, 2019, at the Bow Island Evangelical Free Church, 214 – 4 Avenue West, Bow Island, from 1:00 p.m. to 1:55 p.m. A Celebration of Gladys’ life will follow at the Bow Island Evangelical Free Church, Saturday, September 14, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., with interment at the Burdett Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Glady’s name may be made to the Gideons International in Canada, c/o Henry Heidebrecht, 3123 – 15 Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 8K1 or to HALO, 12 – 49 Viscount Avenue SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 5G4. (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
JEAN ISOBEL CAMERON
Jean Isobel Cameron died peacefully at Carmel Hospice on September 9 with family at her side. She lived a full and joyful life! She cross crossed the country with the Military as the kids grew, met new friends easily and had many good jobs she enjoyed. She and Jim settled in Medicine Hat in 1975. Mom was always concerned about others first and herself last, right up to the end. She brought so much fun and laughter to those around her, and so loved her pets, especially her final pooch, Buddy.
Mom was President of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Medicine Hat Legion and organized their Poppy Campaign for 10 years. For that role she was awarded her Life Membership in the Legion, an organization in which both her and Dad were very proud.
She missed Dad and her daughter Lesley terribly when they both died in 2014. She filled that vacant hole in her heart with a new family of friends and staff at the Meadowlands, where she enjoyed living from 2015 for 4 years. She loved everyone in her new home and was loved by many and she was grateful for this phase in her life.
She was moved to Carmel Hospice in early August when her lung cancer needed more attention and care. The family thanks the staff at Carmel for their expert, compassionate and loving care they provided.
We also want to thank Dr. Bao Dang and his staff for their excellent care and ongoing concern for Mom over many years in the treatment of her COPD, and in particular, the last six months as the addition of her lung cancer started to interfer. It was exceptional.
Jean was predeceased by Jim and her daughter Lesley in 2014, and an infant son, Stephen in 1962. She is survived by her son Paul (Marie), her daughter Cheryl (Sheldon Spier) and two brothers, Wayne MacTavish (Sandy) and David MacTavish (Judy). She also leaves her grandchildren Eric (Ashley), Terri (Marc), her great-grandchildren Jacob, Fiona, and Alexa and her son-in-law Michael Archambault.
Join us to celebrate Jean’s life, remember her, and perhaps share a story at the Medicine Hat Lodge, Saamis Ballrooms A&B on Fri., Sept. 13 from 11:00 to 1:00pm. A light lunch will be provided.
Donations can be made to the Medicine Hat SPCA,
55 Southwest Drive SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8E8
or St. Joseph's Carmel Hospice,
156 3 St NE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 5M1.
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