September 27, 2019
By Obituaries on September 27, 2019.
ANITA STIMSON November 6, 1957 ~ September 25, 2019It is with heartfelt sadness and joy for a life well lived that we announce the peaceful passing of Mrs. Anita Darlene Stimson of Medicine Hat. Anita passed away in the comfort of her own home, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at the age of 61 years. She will forever live on in the hearts of her husband of 41 years Gary; children, Deanna (Rob) Doerksen, Adele (Sandy) Henderson and Brittany (Raymond) Ferron. Her memory will also be cherished by her seven beautiful grandchildren, Kate, Devon, Jack, Blaire, West, Brooke and Brielle. She is also survived by her brother, Wayne (Evelyn) Cummins; sister, Debra Cummins (Bart) as well as a large extended family. Anita was predeceased by her parents, Ted and Marie Cummins and parents-in-law, Park and Dona Stimson. Anita will always be remembered for living life passionately. She was a joy to be around and loved entertaining family and friends. Anita enjoyed working in her beautiful yard, playing golf, shopping and spending time with her family. She loved to travel and together with Gary, visited many places around the world. Her favorite trips included going to Africa in 2017, France and Spain with her girls in 2018 and of course we can’t leave out her annual trips to Vegas. Anita was a beautiful soul and we will forever miss her wisdom along with her easy-going nature and playful personality. She was a woman of grace. The family would like to acknowledge Dr. Duke and the Home Care team, especially Amy, for their kindness and support. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Friday, September 27, 2019, from 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. A Celebration of Anita’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel on Saturday, September 28, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Mark Borrows officiating. Private interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial donations in Anita’s name may be made directly to the Medicine Hat News Santa Claus Fund, 3257 Dunmore Road S.E., Medicine Hat, AB, T1A 7E6. (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
BENDER Eleanora Alma Bender of Medicine Hat, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at the age of 95 years, beloved wife of the late Joseph Bender. She leaves to cherish her memory five children, Keith (Loretta) Bender, Dale (Wilma) Bender, Judy (Ron) Turner, Greg Bender (Brad Dunham) and JoAnne Bender all of Medicine Hat; eleven grandchildren, several great grandchildren; one sister, Eileen Miller of Grenfell, Saskatchewan; one sister- in-law Janet Schmidt of Yorkton, Saskatchewan; her brothers-in-law Curt Kunkel and Darrell Johnson of Saskatoon and Bill (Elaine) Kunkel of Esterhazy; her nieces and nephews as well as her good friend Helen Hahn. She was predeceased by her parents, Henry and Kathreina Schmidt; her husband Joseph on January 14, 2000; one brother Norman Schmidt, one sister Ruth Hoehn; one brother and twin sisters in infancy. Eleanora was born on March 20, 1924 at Neudorf, Saskatchewan the eldest daughter of Henry and Kathreina. On April 8, 1945, she married Joseph Bender in Neudorf where they farmed south of there for the next eleven years. In 1956, they moved with their four children to Medicine Hat where their fifth child was born. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the church on Monday from 12:30 p.m. – 1:25 p.m. The funeral service will be held in St. Peter Lutheran Church (758 8th Street SE) on Monday, September 30, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Pastor Shane Hein officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Good Samaritan Society c/o 550 Spruce Way SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 4P1 or to the Alzheimer Society, Alberta and Northwest Territories. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Eleanor Bender, 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
FRANK REEDER 1934 ~ 2019
Mr. Francis Nicholas Reeder, beloved husband of Patricia, passed away peacefully at his residence in Medicine Hat on Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at the age of 85 years. 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
FRANK VANDEN BROEK 1936 – 2019
Frank Gerard Vanden Broek, beloved husband of Anne Vanden Broek, passed away peacefully in Bow Island on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at the age of 83 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 1113 – 1 Street East, Bow Island on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at 7:00 P.M.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 1113 – 1 Street East, Bow Island on Monday, September 30, 2019 at 10:30 A.M. A private burial will follow at the Bow Island Cemetery. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
Frank is survived by his wife Anne; six children Charles Vanden Broek and Carolyn MacDonald of Moose Jaw; John Vanden Broek and Jane Andrew of Burnaby and their children Jamie, Joel and Jeremy (Ruby) and their children Amelia, Eliza and Griffin; Frank and Robyn Vanden Broek of Cranbrook and their children Cody (Sam), Patt and Kara; Rob Vanden Broek and Val Connor of Toronto and their children Jack, Luke and Elise; Pat and Mark MacDonald of High River and their children Broek, Kennedy and Connor; Angela and Doug MacDonald of Calgary and their children Kaitlyn and Kristen. He is also survived by one brother and three sisters in Holland and a large extended family.
Frank was born on January 24, 1936 in Rjjsbergen, Holland. At the age of nineteen, Frank came to Canada settling in southern Alberta. He met his loving wife Anne and together they enjoyed over sixty years of marriage.
For many years he enjoyed life on the farm. He had an entrepreneurial spirit and enjoyed new ventures. Frank and Anne enjoyed many winters in Arizona, along with travel and time spent with family and friends. Some of his favourite pastimes were golfing, fishing and coffee row with his buddies.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Frank’s name may be made by cheque, directly to the Longterm Care Resident and Family Council, Box 3990, Bow Island, Alberta T0K 0G0.
GORDON R. MACNEVIN 1952 ~ 2019
Mr. Gordon Roderick MacNevin, beloved resident and friend of the Alfred Egan Home in Bow Island, passed away on Sunday September 15, 2019, at the age of 67 years, with caring staff members by his side. Gordon was born on March 2, 1952, in Whitehorse, Yukon. He was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Sylvia MacNevin. Gordon lived in the Michener Center in Red Deer from 1961 until 2003, then moved to Youngstown where he loved to go for coffee, sharing in a good laugh or two. In March of 2011, Gordon moved to Bow Island where he settled into the Alfred Egan Home quite quickly. It was his outgoing sense of humor and laughter that gave him a place in their hearts. Gordon was often found playing tricks on the staff members and giving a quiet chuckle in the process. He was a quiet man who watched everything going on around him, enjoyed sitting in the sunshine where he could usually be found under the sunrays of the skylights. Gordon also loved doing anything he could outside. Some of his most memorable adventures were his outings to Camp LG Barnes and his trip to Nova Scotia, travelling with a friend and staff members, spending days sight seeing and staying close to the ocean. Gordon will be missed by the staff and friends whom he came to know as his family at the Alfred Egan Home. A Celebration of Gordon’s life will be held at the Alfred Egan Home, 939 – 1 Street East, Bow Island, on Friday, September 27, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. with Life Celebrant Gerry Getz officiating. Gordon will be interred with his late mother, Sylvia MacNevin in Queen’s Park Cemetery, Calgary, at a later date. (Condolences may be expressed by 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
JACQUELINE RICHARDSON 1931 ~ 2019
Jacquie passed away peacefully at home in Medicine Hat on Monday, September 16, 2019, at the age of 88 years. Mom was born on January 25, 1931 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan and moved many times over the years before settling in Medicine Hat. She is survived by her loving daughter, Loni (Jimmy) O'Hearne; daughters-in-law, Ann and Jan; son-in-law, Laurie; eleven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Robert (Jean) Stone; sister, Sharon (Mel) Wells; brother-in-law, Ron Richardson; sister-in-law, Dale Richardson as well as two special sisters, Cathy and Betty. She was predeceased by her husband, Murray; son, Terry; daughter, Tracy and son, Derik. A Celebration of Jacquie’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Saturday, September 28, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant Gerry Getz officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery with a time of fellowship thereafter in the Cook Southland Reception Facility. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) Those wishing to remember Jacquie may do so through a donation to the charity of their 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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