December 14, 2021
By Obituaries on December 14, 2021.
1931 ~ GORDON HODGSON ~ 2021 Gordon Gerald Hodgson of Bow Island passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at the age of 90 years, beloved husband of the late Michaline “Lee” Hodgson. He leaves to cherish his memory one brother, Norman (Susan) Hodgson of Blind Bay, British Columbia; one sister, Gail (Lee Gibson) Lane- Gibson of Bow Island; and one sister-in-law, Anne Hodgson of Bow Island; and one aunt, Ruth Haddow of Lethbridge; nine nieces and nephews, Roxanne Thacker (Rodger Herring), Wayne Hodgson, Geraldine (Greg) Rye, Robert (Stacey) Gilbert, Nathan (Jennifer) Hodgson, Aaron Hodgson (Tracee Brees), Clayton (Kimberly) Hodgson, Brenna (Evan) Douglas, Chantel (Everett) Timmons, and their families. He was predeceased by his wife Lee Hodgson in 2002; his parents, Gladys and Jerold Hodgson; one brother, Clifford (Giselle) Hodgson and two sisters, Betty Jo Gilbert (Martin Parent) and Maxine Hodgson in infancy. Prior to Lee’s passing, the two of them travelled extensively. Gordon returned to Bow Island in November of 2018, after living in Edmonton for many years. A private family graveside service will take place in the Bow Island Cemetery. Memorial donations in Gordon's name may be made to the Bow Island Health Centre or an SPCA of choice. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Gordon Hodgson, 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
1932 ~ WINFRED VANDERLOH ~ 2021 Mr. Winfred (Win) Vanderloh, beloved husband to the late Jacqueline (Jackie), passed away on Friday, December 10th, 2021 at the age of 89 years. Win leaves to cherish his memory four children, Gwen (Dan) Aebly and Donna (Daryl) Halter both of Jenner, Ken Vanderloh of Lethbridge and Keith (Tammy) Vanderloh of Medicine Hat; 22 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren, Dustin (Jodi-Lea) Aebly and Hadley & Callie; Denton Aebly (Tracy Zurborg) and Paisley, Dax and Cortland; Dallas (Derek) Wilcox and Fynn, Sully and Harper; Dannell (Chris) Stucki and Morgan; Drew Halter (Tanya VanOtterloo); Dylan (Kayshia Langille); Dana Halter (Kyle Bukauskas); Deandra Halter (Zach Copley) and Bennett; Lorna Vanderloh (Branden Wiley); Coleman Vanderloh; Kodi Vanderloh (Kelsey Skrove); Tanner Vanderloh; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Win was predeceased by both parents, three sisters and one brother. Win was born February 7, 1932 in LeRoy Saskatchewan (sec. 17 Twp. 36 Rge 21 W of 2nd Saskatchewan). Win was raised at Ravenscrag, Saskatchewan. Win met Jackie when working at Murray Ranches at Tilley and they were married in Brooks on June 2, 1962. They lived up North for a short time before returning to Murray Ranch. Then resided at Atlee, Alberta for many years where Win was a range rider for the Buffalo Atlee Community Pasture. During the winter months he worked for Dynamar/Hexagon Energy. Throughout Win’s life he worked for various Ranches (Murray Ranches, Hargrave Ranch, Howard Jones Ranch) before retiring to Medicine Hat.
In Win’s retirement he enjoyed camp, attending the CFR, Chuckwagon races, Mavericks baseball games, listening to Tigers hockey games, as he was no longer able to attend and time with his family and friends. Win will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by his family and many friends. There will be a private funeral service held at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 with Pastor Shane Andrus officiating. Family and friends are welcome to participate via livestream by logging on to http://www.saamis.com and joining the live webcast on Win’s memorial page on the above date at 1:50 pm. A virtual guest book is available on the livestream page for those participating remotely. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Winfred Vanderloh. Funeral arrangements by
SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park" #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 (403)528-2599 http://www.saamis.com inquiry@saamis.com Locally owned and directed CGR Holdings Ltd.
ELIZABETH McKINLEY A beautiful memory It’s been one week since family and close friends gathered at Cook’s Chapel to witness Pastor Murray Jaster’s touching tribute to a truly amazing woman, Mrs. Elizabeth McKinley. She will be deeply missed! Beth’s legacy lives on,
through everything she did,
The people whose lives she touched, and all of the hearts she filled. Her Life Lived…
Her Life Cherished…
Her Life Honoured. Courtesy of Cook Southland Funeral Chapel Crematorium & Reception Facility, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455 http://www.cooksouthland.com
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MAC McKEE November 5, 1936 ~ December 8, 2021 It is with heavy hearts that the family of Herbert Alden ‘Mac’ McKee, beloved husband of Bev, announce his peaceful passing at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at the age of 85 years. Along with Bev, his loving wife of 61 years, Mac leaves to cherish his memory: daughter, Kelly (Murray) Schlenker; nieces, Nonie (Gary) Hepburn and Diane (Bruce) Young; nephew, Andy (Laura) McKee; numerous great-nieces and great-nephews as well as his many sister-in-Laws and brother-in-laws and their families: Brenda (Richard) Haener, Sheila Dunphy, Darryl (Judy) Dunphy, Wayne Dunphy, Larry (Grace) Dunphy and Marlene (Gerald) Dubois. He was predeceased by his son, Brian in 1992 and his older brother Pat McKee in December of 2006. Mac was born to Herbert and Mary McKee (nee Reeves) on November 5, 1936 in Drumheller, Alberta. His early years were spent on the farm in Craigmyle, Alberta and he was raised and educated in Trochu, Alberta. He later pursued his passion to educate others, receiving his teaching degree at the University of Calgary. A shortage of teachers in the 1960’s opened the door of opportunity for Mac to teach at McCoy in Medicine Hat. He was the first Protestant educator to teach at the Catholic High School. Over the years, he made every effort to have a positive impact on his students, whether teaching shop, math, french or computer programming. Mac was 24 years of age when he married Beverley Anne Dunphy at St. Barnabas Anglican Church in Calgary on December 28, 1960. Over the years, his deep faith in God remained constant. He lived his life with integrity, truth and honour… always a man of his word. Mac was a long-time member of the Elks Club. This provided him with an opportunity to support the community while shooting some pool and having a few beers with lots of laughs. Mac had numerous hobbies and talents. He was an avid landscape artist, creating a beautiful, colourful and private garden in each yard he had as well as at his daughter’s first home. Mac’s huge garden ensured that the family had fresh veggies all winter long while raising his family. His ability to design and draft blueprints was a gift he had and he designed the Tudor style home that both his children were raised in. He was very proud of the home he designed with his family in mind. Mac enjoyed hunting and looked forward each year to making sausage at the Stroh’s. He loved golfing with the Medicine Hat Firemen and friends who went annually to Whitefish, Montana to golf for many happy adventures. He especially enjoyed golfing with his son Brian. Mac wanted his kids to experience travel and expand their horizons. After travelling to England, Ireland and France with Bev several times, he took the entire family on a trip to Europe. This was one summer after a beautiful trip to Montreal and Ontario with his sister-in-law and brother-in-law. Mac loved listening to Jazz music as well as making his own, playing alto and tenor saxophone for various local bands. His quick wit and great sense of humour often made him the life of the party. Mac was extremely hospitable, and some of the best parties were had at the McKee residence over the years where Mac could be found at the BBQ enjoying a Guinness (Vitamin “G”) or a good Rusty Nail! Though he was friends with many, family was always Mac’s priority. This included his grand-puppies, MeeMee and Connor, who he always had treats for in his pockets when he visited. Due to the current Covid restrictions, attendance at Mac’s service will be by invitation only. The funeral service for Mac will be held at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, 635 – 4 Street S.E., Medicine Hat on Friday, December 17, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Dr. Oz Lorentzen officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Those wishing to join the family virtually and experience the celebration of Mac’s life are invited to watch via live-stream on the St. Barnabas facebook page or Youtube channel. Access to both are available on the St. Barnabas website, http://www.stbmh.ca In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember Mac may do so through donations to the Alzheimer Society of Alberta, 306, 10430 – 61 Avenue N.W., Edmonton, Alberta, T6H 2J3. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel Crematorium & Reception Facility, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455 http://www.cooksouthland.com
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