October 1, 2022

By Obituaries on October 1, 2022.

EILEEN MAY RAMAGE 1921~2022

EILEEN MAY RAMAGE 1921 ~ 2022 Eileen (nee Evans) Ramage passed away in Medicine Hat on Monday, September 26, 2022, at the age of 101 years. She is survived by two sons, Bill (Rita) in Medicine Hat and Bruce (Patricia) in Glen Robertson, Ontario; two grandchildren, Evan (Stephanie) in Edmonton and Garrett in Calgary as well as two great-grandchildren, Margo and Sullivan in Edmonton. She is also survived by a special friend, Donna Robinson; brother-in-law, William Ramage as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Eileen was predeceased by her husband, Jack, in 2004; two sisters, Dorothy and Betty; her parents, Tom and Mary Evans as well as Jack’s parents, William Senior and Gertrude Ramage. Eileen lived in Roxboro, Quebec until Jack passed away in 2004, when she relocated to Medicine Hat. Eileen lived independently in a condo until she had a bad fall when she was 94. She then moved to Sunnyside Care Centre. Eileen was a keen bridge and cribbage player and loved to garden. She also enjoyed watching curling. A private family service will be held at a future date in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The family would like to express their profound gratitude to the caring staff at Sunnyside Care Centre. (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
“Locally owned & directed”

1981-LESLIE MCLENNAN-2022

1981 – LESLIE MCLENNAN – 2022 It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Leslie Lynne McLennan on Wednesday, September 20, 2022, at the age of 41 years. The Memorial Service was held at the Carriage House, Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede Grounds on Friday, September 30th, 2022 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Mental Health Association or to the Medicine Hat Community Foundation of South Eastern Alberta. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Leslie McLennan. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to

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.

PATTISON FUNERAL HOME
AND CREMATORIUM
540 South Railway St. SE,
Medicine Hat T1A 4C2
Grace Memorial Affordable
Burial & Cremation
1924 10th Ave N.W.
Medicine Hat, Alberta T1C175
http://www.gracememorial.com
403-905-0440

URSTLA EVELYN (ST.DENNIS) KLASSEN

URSTLA EVELYN (ST.DENNIS) KLASSEN 1932 – 2022 Urstla passed away peacefully in Medicine Hat on September 24th, 2022 at the age of 90 years. She was predeceased by her spouse, John; her brother, Fred St. Dennis; her sister, Peggy Merrick; and her parents, Bretta Belle (Pickwell) and Bert St. Dennis. She will be missed by her son, Bob (Ruth) Richardson and their children, Dana (T.J.) Lovell and Scott (Pamela) Richardson and their son, Hank; her grandchildren, Rylan and Noah Dent; stepson, Ronn Klassen (Judy Schulz); her niece, Betty Jane (Don) Briggs and her daughters, Bobbie Howatt and Tracie Henrikson; as well as many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. Urstla was born on July 13th, 1932 in Quill Lake, SK but was raised in Winnipeg, MB. She married Ron Mervyon Richardson in 1952. Bob was born and Urstla and Ron divorced in 1964. She married John Klassen and became a stepmother to Ronn. They moved to Rivers, MB and then returned to Winnipeg where she worked as a bookkeeper until her retirement in 1985. Urstla was always a very creative person. She supplemented her income with her dressmaking and artistry abilities. Her skills included painting, sewing, crocheting, knitting, sculpting, and quilting. Later in life, her great passion was porcelain dolls; she won many awards. She enjoyed the Playhouse Theatre in Vernon, BC, where she excelled as a costume designer and maker. She also designed and created sets for many plays. This work continued when she moved to Medicine Hat, AB in 1998 to be closer to her son and his family. Urstla’s other interests included fishing, camping, playing car games (especially cribbage), and reading. She also volunteered at the Veiner Centre. Urstla was very involved in the church with women’s groups and Sunday School. She always loved animals; Minnie and Teddy were close canine companions. Those wishing to have coffee and donuts with Urstla’s family prior to the Funeral Service may do so at SAAMIS CREEKSIDE CENTRE, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB, T1A 1Z5, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Friday, October 7th, 2022. We will then proceed to the Funeral Service. The Funeral Service will be held at THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS, 7 Sierra Blvd SW, Medicine Hat, AB, on Friday, October 7th, 2022 at 2:00 pm. Interment will follow at SAAMIS PRAIRIE VIEW CEMETERY. Lunch will be catered by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Relief Society to be held at SAAMIS CREEKSIDE CENTRE after the Interment. Memorial gifts in Urstla’s memory may be made to the Alberta Pound and Rescue Centre (APARC), 1002 South Railway Street SW, Medicine Hat, AB, T1A 2W2. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Urstla Klassen. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to

DOREEN SAILER 1930~2022

DOREEN SAILER 1930 ~ 2022
Mrs. Doreen Sailer passed away peacefully at South Country Village in Medicine Hat on Friday, September 30, 2022, at the age of 92 years. A Graveside Celebration of Doreen’s life will be held on Friday, October 7, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Murray Jaster officiating. Those wishing to attend the service may gather at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Friday between 1:30 p.m. and 1:45 p.m. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting 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 “Locally owned & directed”

MARLENE MARIE (FESTER) KALLIS

MARLENE MARIE (FESTER) KALLIS Marlene was called to rest on September 22, 2022, after a brief illness. She was born May 6, 1931 in Edmonton; beloved daughter of Michael and Martha Fester, sister to Henry and Allan.
At the age of five, her family bought a farm in the Looma Vista District, 28 miles SE of Edmonton. She was united in marriage to Albert Welhelm (Slim) Kallis in 1951, who grew up across the road from her. They were blessed with 4 children. During the early years of their marriage, they lived in Estevan, Drumheller, Sundre, and Cessford HBOG camp before their final move to Olds, where Slim worked to his retirement years with Hudson’s Bay Oil & Gas. In 2013, Marlene moved to Medicine Hat for extra family support.
Marlene loved being a mother and homemaker. When the children were older, she worked outside the home at Bowden Nurseries, Robb’s Egg Farm, and provided childcare to several neighbourhood children. She was an avid curler and bowler, enjoyed water aerobics and quilting. Marlene and Slim camped and fished, and wintered in Arizona for a number of years.
Marlene will be lovingly remembered by her children: Gail (Wayne) Dick, St. Albert, Valerie (Fred) Salvisberg, Falun, AB, Heather (Dale) Shanks, Medicine Hat; and Albert Kallis, Jr.(Dawn Trussler), Coronation; grandchildren, Monica (Brad) Greiner, Trina (Kelly Axtman) Salvisberg, Wendy (Rory) Perkins, Nicole (Trent) Ashman, Ryan (Victoria) Kallis, Cody (Stephanie) Kallis, Scott Kallis and 8 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brothers, husband, and a beloved grandchild, Kyle Dick.
She will be remembered as a fun loving, kind person, who took great pleasure in making others laugh.
Funeral Services to be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Olds, AB, Friday, October 14th, 2022 at 1:00 pm

WAYNE CHESLEY 1939~2022

WAYNE CHESLEY August 4, 1939 ~ September 24, 2022 Wayne Phelps Chesley, beloved husband of 57 years to Bernice Chesley, passed away at the age of 83 on Saturday, September 24, 2022 in Medicine Hat. He leaves to cherish his memory their three children, Jill Chesley (Kathleen Danser) of Edmonton, Debra Chesley of Calgary, and Jay (Tracey) Chesley of Calgary; their granddaughter Elizabeth Chesley of Vancouver; his aunt Doreen Medland of Toronto; his nieces, Laurie and Judy; as well as other members of his extended family. He was predeceased by his parents Phelps and Olive Chesley, and his sister Gail Provan. Somewhat nomadic, Wayne was born in Punnichy, Saskatchewan on August 4, 1939, moved with his parents and sister to Medicine Hat by the late 1940’s and married Bernice in Winnipeg on February 5, 1965. They started their family while moving around western Canada for Wayne’s work with Ford Motor Company. Settling in Pincher Creek in 1974, Wayne opened his first dealership, Wayne Ford. After serving that community for 16 years, once their children graduated high school, Wayne and Bernice moved to Calgary in 1990. There, Wayne became General Manager of Canyon Creek Toyota. Two years later, he took the opportunity to open a dealership in his hometown of Medicine Hat. Wayne owned and operated Park City Toyota for 15 years before proudly selling it to his son in 2007. Wayne also joined the Cypress Club, eventually serving on its board and then acting as its President from 2000 to 2001. In 1998, when he joined the Rotary Club, Wayne began to experience one of his greatest satisfactions. Believing in the power and responsibility of service, Wayne acted as President from 2008 to 2009, and became a member of the Rotary District 5360 Board. He was also a Paul Harris Fellow, a member of the Bequest Society, and a proud member of the Arch Klumph Society. Through it all, Wayne and Bernice had the pleasure of travelling across the world together, mostly in their later years, visiting memorable locales such as Indonesia, Africa, Russia, India, China, Croatia, Ecuador, South Africa, Poland, and Tuktoyaktuk. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. with Life Celebrant David Townsend officiating. The service will be live streamed. Those who wish to attend virtually, please visit pattisonfuneralhome.com and select live streaming, then select youtube (arrow). A private family interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those who wish to remember Wayne with a donation, may do so to the S.P.C.A. – 55 Southwest Drive SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8E8 or to the Women’s Shelter, Box 2500, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8G8. To leave a message of condolence you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.

PATTISON FUNERAL HOME
AND CREMATORIUM
540 South Railway St. SE,
Medicine Hat T1A 4C2

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