May 7, 2020
By Obituaries on May 7, 2020.
1933 ~ KAY ANNE SMITH ~ 2020 Kay Anne Smith (nee Oliver), beloved wife of Robert “Bob”, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 1, 2020 at the age of 86 at Sunnyview Long Term Care.Kay was born in Rivers, Manitoba to Clare and Anne Oliver. She grew up on the farm in Oberon and attended Brandon College and University of Manitoba to obtain her education degrees. Kay taught school in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, meeting Bob while in Churchill. They were married on August 20, 1960 and welcomed their first child, Kelley before moving to Ralston and eventually Medicine Hat. Two more children, Tracey and Jeff were born in Medicine Hat. Kay taught in the Medicine Hat School District and went on to obtain a masters degree in special education from Gonzaga University. She retired in 1990, and together with Bob, enjoyed travelling the world and touring with the RV. Kay was very involved in her children’s activities while they were growing up and loved being a grandmother. She was an avid reader and enjoyed gardening, photography, scrapbooking and golf (even achieving a hole-in-one!).
Kay’s memory will be cherished by her husband, Bob, of nearly 60 years; her three children Kelley (Dayle) Krahn of Ladner, B.C., Tracey (Harry) Numrich of Red Deer, AB and Jeff Smith (Shane Hammel) of Saskatoon, SK; four grandchildren Adam (Melissa) Krahn of Surrey, BC, Morgan Krahn of New Westminster, BC, Paul (fiancée Robyn Frers) Numrich of Coquitlam, BC, Grant Numrich of Red Deer, AB. Also surviving are her brother, Terry (Florence) Oliver of Minnedosa, MB, brothers-in-law Eldon (Sheila) Smith of Calgary, AB, and Glen Smith of Hammonds Plains, NS, and a number of nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held for immediate family only (due to COVID-19 restrictions) in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. Family and friends are invited to remotely attend the funeral service through live streaming on the Facebook page of Pattison Funeral Home and Crematorium. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in the memory of Kay to the Alzheimer’s Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories or a charity of one’s choice. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Kay Smith, 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
DENZIL FARNSWORTH GEROW January 20, 1929 – April 26, 2020 On Sunday, April 26th, 2020, at the age of 91 years, Mr. Denzil “Denny” Gerow passed away at home in Medicine Hat, Alberta.
Denny leaves to cherish his memory his children, Diane Yacey , Earl (Lourliney) Gerow, May Gerow -Thiessen, Geraldine (Bill) Roseberry, Loretta (Pat) Donahue, Gloria Mikulin, Thomas Gerow and Leona Gerow (Ross Roberts). Denny is also survived by his brother-in-law Ross Gifford, as well as numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren as well as numerous relatives and friends.
Denny was predeceased by his wife Ruth, companion Phyllis Shipton, brother Clayton Gerow, sister's Fern Gifford, Angie Gifford, Melva Hallahan, and sons in law Jerry Mikulin and Dave Glagau.
Funeral Services for Denny will be held on Monday, May 11, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Tinant Funeral Chapel. Due to COVID 19 attendance restrictions the service will be Live Streamed. Please use the link below.
Denny was born in rural Saskatchewan near Wilkie. He worked as a ranch hand in BC. He met and married Ruth Hewlitt (in Sask) and they moved to the Crowsnest Pass where he was a coal miner. They had 3 of his 8 children there, joined special forces and shipped out to USA where he trained and eventually was deployed as signalman to Korea. He was injured there and spent time hospitalized in Japan. Denny returned to Canada where he worked in rural telephone systems with his dad. His third daughter, 4th child was born here. He eventually followed his brother-in-law (Maurice Hallahan) to the oil patches of Alberta where he worked for about 45 years; fathering his last 4 children here. Retired in Drayton Valley where he buried his first wife Ruth of 51 years and met his second love Phyllis who he enjoyed 10 wonderful years with. He loved to travel and particularly loved rodeo. No unkind words ever left his mouth, truly a gentleman always.
If friends so desire memorial donations may be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, 710, 10123-99 Street NW, Edmonton, AB. T5J 9Z9 Drayton Valley Funeral Services
Faith Van Manen and Harvey Giesbrecht – Directors.
780-542-5511
http://www.draytonvalleyfuneralservices.com
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EARL WEATHERHEAD 1942 – 2020
Clarence Earl Weatherhead, beloved husband of Marilyn Weatherhead, passed away in Burdett on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at the age of 78 years.
As a result of the restrictions regarding COVID-19, and the government’s recommendations, a private visitation was held at Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber on Monday, May 4, 2020. A private burial service was held at the Burdett Cemetery on Monday, May 5, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. A service in celebration of Earl’s life will be held at a later date. To view the complete obituary and to send condolences, please visit our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
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