November 12, 2022
By Obituaries on November 12, 2022.
DIXIE JOHNSON
DIXIE JOHNSON 1936 – 2022 Vivian Jean Johnson, beloved wife of Garry Johnson, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Saviour, surrounded by her family, on Friday, November 4, 2022 at the age of 86 years.
A private burial service will be held at the Burdett Cemetery prior to the funeral service on Tuesday, November 15, 2022.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Evangelical Free Church, 214 – 4 Avenue West, Bow Island on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
Those who are unable to attend and wish to view the service online may do so by visiting Dixie’s obituary page on our website and clicking on the livestream link that will be available at 1:45 P.M. on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. The livestream will begin at 2:00 P.M.
Dixie leaves to cherish her memory, her beloved husband Garry and their two sons Greg Johnson of Burdett and Darren (Alanna) Johnson of Bow Island and by her nine grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren; sister Peggy Brown, sisters-in-law Sheila Bjerkseth, Deanna Dutton and by numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her beloved daughter Wendy, her parents Jean and Dick Towndrow, step mother Helen Towndrow, by her aunt Nellie Towndrow and also by her brothers-in-law Chuck Brown, Joe Bjerkseth and John Dutton.
Dixie was born on August 23, 1936 in Cupar, Saskatchewan. She had one sister Peggy. Dixies’s dad went off to war in 1939 leaving Jean to raise the two girls on her own. Dixie said her mom did a fine job of working and being a mom. She attended school in Regina and after graduation, she entered nursing school at the Regina Grey Nuns Hospital for three years, graduating in 1958. In 1959, Dixie came by bus to Bow Island. What a shock it was coming from a big city to a small town but she loved nursing! In 1960 she married the love of her life Garry Johnson and in 1962 she decided to leave nursing and make a home for her family, eventually having three children.
Dixie struggled with epilepsy from the age of sixteen until her passing.With determination she was able to cope with this thanks to the support of her loving family. Dixie was a volunteer and helped wherever she could, canvassing and being a member of the Women’s Institute since 1985. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, reading and spending time with her numerous grandchildren.
Dixie had many memorable trips with family that included Disneyland; Phoenix; a memorable trip to the Maritimes with Garry, her sister-in-law Sheila and brother-in-law Joe; an Alaskan cruise; and a three week trip to Europe with her sister Peggy, brother-in-law Chuck and her Dad. Dixie and Gary fostered and sponsored many children throughout the years.
She was at peace with her Lord knowing she was created by him and knowing how much he loved her.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Dixie’s name may be made directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 100, 119 – 14 Street NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1Z6 (www.heartandstroke.com) or to the Southern Alberta Bible Camp, Box 99, Lomond, Alberta T0L 1G0.
BEVERLEY “BUTCH” INSKO
BEVERLEY “BUTCH” INSKO December 9th, 1945 November 8th, 2022 Butch passed away November 8, 2022, surrounded by love. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Bonnie and their children, Wendy (Dean), Steve and Kim; grand-daughter, Brandi and her children, Presley and Paisley; and his special crazy 4-legged pal, Rosie. He will be lovingly remembered by his siblings, Stan (Donna), Rod, Brian (Florence) and Leona (Gary); many loved nieces and nephews; as well as close friends and colleagues. Dad’s joy came from spending time with “the girls”, shooting the breeze and helping out whenever he could. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to APARC by visiting http://www.aparc.ca. A family service and celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date and will be announced when completed.
Condolences may be made at http://www.gracememorial.com.
Arrangements are made by
Grace Memorial Affordable Burial & Cremation 1924 10th Ave N.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1C 1T5 http://www.gracememorial.com 403-905-0440
MELVIN ERNEST MUTSCHLER
MELVIN ERNEST MUTSCHLER 04-Dec-1928 ~ 05-Nov-2022
It is with deepest sadness that we announce our Dad’s passing on November 05, 2022 at the age of 93 years. Dad was predeceased by our mom, Estelle, in 2014. He leaves to cherish his memory his daughters, Linda (Barrey) Stuber, Debbie (Philip) Gazdag, Dar Wegner, and son, Allan Mutschler. He is also lovingly remembered by his grandchildren, Trevor (Desirae), Travis (Laura), Kim, Neil (Jaclyn), Jody (Bill), Stacy (Jen), Curtis (Amanda), Kaylie, as well as nine great grandchildren. Dad is survived by his sisters, Eileen, Gladys, and Joan, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Lloyd.
Dad was born in Fox Valley, SK, and it was there he met Estelle Hepper, whom he married in 1952. They farmed there until moving to Medicine Hat in 1956. Dad was employed by North West Nitro Chemicals for ten years where he became a 3rd Class Steam Engineer. In 1966, Dad, Mom and four kids moved to the Manyberries area where they farmed and ranched until 1991. He was a co-owner and played an integral part in the creation and operation of Lost River Construction Ltd. Dad and Mom semi-retired to an acreage, then moved into Medicine Hat. After Mom’s passing, Dad lived independently in a senior’s residence.
During his youth, Dad was an avid baseball player and his love of the game continued as he played senior slow pitch into his eighties. Curling was also a favourite pastime of his, and Mom’s. Dad was also a leader of our 4-H Beef Club for eleven years. Our steers were chosen from our own herd and he was very proud when several went on to become champions. Dad also served on the Board of Directors for Pinhorn Grazing Association for twenty-five years.
Dad and Mom belonged to the Orion Community Association and spent many hours preparing for the dine and dances that they enjoyed so much. They loved to dance and we are so thankful that Dad was still dancing at ninety-three. He will be forever missed and lovingly remembered. There will be a private memorial service held at a later date. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Melvin Mutschler. 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.
LINDA WOODSIDE
1952 ~ LINDA WOODSIDE ~ 2022 Linda Woodside, beloved wife of Norm Woodside, passed away on November 7th, 2022 at the age of 70 years. She leaves to cherish her memory her sons, Steven (Deanna) Woodside‚ Scott (Kristy) Woodside; her grandchildren, Sheldon, Kendall, Madison, Trenton, Kali, and Sophie. An Interment and Funeral Service will be held at a later date. I would like to thank Dr. Bratvold and Dr.Duke; the nurses and staff of 4 West Medicine Hat Hospital; the nurses and staff of the 3rd floor at St. Joseph’s Home; and Linda’s very good friends, Brenda and Robin, for being there with her at all hours of both day and night. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Linda Woodside. 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.
BRENDA SPROAT
1951 ~ BRENDA SPROAT ~ 2022 Brenda Louise Sproat (nee Peterson) passed away suddenly at home on November 5th, 2022. Born August 5th, 1951 in Medicine Hat, Alberta, she was the daughter of the late Ronald and Mary-Lou Peterson. Brenda is survived by her daughters, Heather (Marc LeBlanc), Jackalynn (Jeff Clugston), and Sharmane (Bill Kuhlmey); son, Ray King (Melissa); grandchildren, Calum (Tara), Aaron, Liv, Raven, Kenna, Brett, Dax, and Julien; sisters, Cheryl (Stuart) Maddaford, Karen (Grant) Babitzke, and Lori (Ian) Pollock; sister-in-law, Julie Peterson; and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was pre-deceased by her husband, Jack Sproat; and brother, Jim Peterson. Brenda loved and cared for many children who attended Calder Circle Children’s Centre, which she owned and operated for over 25 years in Medicine Hat. During her holidays, she enjoyed camping and traveling with her husband, Jack, and family. She will also be missed by fellow members of the “British Wives Club.” Memorial gifts in Brenda’s memory may be made to the Make-A-Wish Canada, Southern Alberta Office, 2308 24 St SW, Bay 4, Calgary, AB T2T 5H8. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Brenda Sproat. 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.
JOSEPHINE FRANCES FAUTH
FAUTH1929 – 2022 JOSEPHINE FRANCES FAUTH “Nan”, beloved wife of the late George Fauth (1977), passed away peacefully at Bow Island Heath Centre, on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at the age of 93 years.Besides her loving husband George, Josephine was predeceased by her son Michael in 2003.She is survived by two children: daughter Leona (Jim) Walsh of Foremost, AB, their children – Craig (Heather), kids – Julie (Cameron), Hannah and Heidi. Ranae of Lethbridge, AB, kids – Parker and Trustyn, and Lana of Lethbridge; and daughter Kathy (Collin) Lohrer of Medicine Hat, their children – Terra (Mike), kids – Rylan, Karter, Dagrin, Bentley and Rylynn. Jeremy (Sara), kids – Asher, Madden, Tatum, all of Medicine Hat; one daughter-in-law Louise Fauth, children – Josh (Sherrie), kids – Mackenzie, Tatum, Michael, of Medicine Hat. Chad – kids – McKayla and Emma of Prince Rupert. Jessica (Ben), kids – Walker, Riley, Grayson, and Emily, of Manyberries, AB, as well as numerous relatives and friends. Josephine was the ultimate farm wife where she spent most of her life. A loving wife, Mom, Grandma and Great-Grandma. Nan was a master of many things, seamstress, quilter, gardener and cook. There was always a big pot of soup cooking, fresh cookies and Butterhorns on the cupboard for her Grandkids who were her world. She was involved with C.W.L., A.W.L., sold Avon, cooking for 4H Camp with Doreen Lee and Turkey suppers with Marion in Etzikom. When her eyesight failed, she moved to Foremost and enjoyed town life. Her next adventure took her to Pleasant View Lodge in Bow Island. Special thank you to Karen and staff at Pleasant View Lodge for taking such good care of “Josie” over the years.Mom will be laid to rest beside Dad privately in the Foremost Cemetery at 11:00 A.M. Everyone is welcome to attend a Come-And-Go Celebration of Life at the FOREMOST COMMUNITY HALL, on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 from 1:30 P.M. to 3:30 P.M., with a short program included.Flowers are gratefully declined. In lieu, donations may be made to the Pleasant View Lodge, Box 6700, Bow Island, AB, T0K 0G0 or a charity of one’s choice.To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
ELIZABETH BRAAT
BRAAT
ELIZABETH BRAAT of Coaldale, Alberta passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at St. Therese Villa at the age of 91.
Bep Koot was born on January 28th, 1931 in Reeuwyk, Holland. Although she was born and raised on a dairy farm, she never milked a cow. She was the dedicated cheesemaker in the family until she was 30 years old. She always told the family she was going to Canada and in 1961, she married John Braat, who had immigrated to Canada in 1953 and was already farming there. Without knowing any English and being a homebody, she followed her new husband on a great adventure to a new land in Coaldale, Alberta. With encouragement, she got her driver’s license and kept very busy raising four daughters born within six years and being dad’s helper on the farm. The coffee was always on and homemade treats were on the table almost instantly. Meals cooked from scratch were on the table on time, the girls were dressed well in mom’s home sewn clothes, the house was in order and the flower beds looked good. Mom learned to milk the cow and stack hay by hand and drive tractor. She was very strong in body and mind and worked hard. Her hands were always moving as she found time to be creative in sewing, knitting, crocheting, making rosaries and many other crafting projects. She loved sharing these projects with the grandchildren and St. Ambrose CWL and anyone else who admired them. If you complimented a toque she had made, the next week, she had one made for you too. What she enjoyed most was the family get-togethers around a table of delicious food and grandchildren sleepovers. Mom and Dad were a great farming team until 2013, when they retired into Coaldale. Dad passed away in 2014 after 53 years together.
Bep is survived by her four daughters Joanne Harris (Dave), Mary Horst (Murray), Elsie Friesen and Wilma Braat (Etienne Poulin), her grandchildren Melissa, John, Adam, Jacqueline, Peter, Mary and Dorothy, and her great-grandchildren Hadley and Otto, her sister Nel, her brothers Piet, Dirk, Hank (Ann) Koot, in-laws Mildred Braat, Jake (Shirley) Braat, Fritz (Lisa) Braat, and Case (Katy) Braat.
She is predeceased by husband John, her brothers Jan (Mien) and Andre (Nel) and sisters Reit (Martien) and Mien (Toon), in-laws Riet Koot, Janny Koot, and Jan Houdijk, Morris and Jane Braat, Peter Braat, Gerry Braat, and Joanne Braat.
A sincere heartfelt thankyou to Eric and Josie and all the staff in the dementia unit of St. Therese who cared for mom and took the time to discover her sense of humor.
A Prayer Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 32 Street South, Lethbridge, on Wednesday, Nov 16th, at 7:00 P.M. with Deacon Cliff Bogdan officiating.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1513 23rd Ave, Coaldale, AB, on Thursday, November 17th, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. with Father Ian Gagne celebrating. Interment at the Coaldale Cemetery to follow.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
IRENE SCHNEIDER
1945 ~ IRENE SCHNEIDER ~ 2022 Irene Eva Schneider passed away on Wednesday, November 9 , 2022 at the age of 77 years, beloved wife of Adam Schneider of Medicine Hat. She also leaves to cherish her memory one child, Roxanne Schneider ; one brother, Thomas (Sharon) Folk; two sisters Audrey (Darrell) Koch and Florence (Ken) Sehn; brother in law Bernard (Irene) Schneider and Ann (Anthony) Unreiner; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents ; Jacob and Elizabeth Folk; father and mother in law Anton and Francisca Schneider; brother and sister in law Joe (Ann) Schneider and Mike (Violet) Schneider.
Born in Medicine Hat and raised on the Folk Farm south of Richmound, Irene attended school in Kellerville and would later graduate high school in Richmound. After high school, Irene came to Medicine Hat to attend Garbutt Business School. Before marrying Adam in November of 1967, Irene obtained employment at the Leader Town Hall. Adam and Irene farmed together in Golden Prairie before semi retiring to Medicine Hat in 2002. She enjoyed her flower and vegetable gardening, cooking, and providing many delicious meals for family gatherings.
The funeral mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Parish (1451 Strachan Road SE) on Tuesday, November 15th, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Iqbal Khurshid Celebrant. Those who wish to attend the funeral mass virtually, please do so at http://www.youtube.com/Medicine Hat Holy Family Church or follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG6zK-XzuXdDHj79rV6ut_Q. Interment will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. Those who wish to remember Irene with a donation, may do so through the Canadian Cancer Society or the Margery Yuill Cancer Centre. To leave a message of condolence you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.
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DENNY OAKLEY
1948 – DENNY OAKLEY – 2022 Denny (Dennis) Oakley of Bow Island, beloved husband of Lynn Oakley passed away suddenly on November 8, 2022 at the age of 74 years. He also leaves to cherish his memory four children, Kimberly Oakley, Amy Oakley (Jarvis Clemens), Troy Hellman, Jason Lentz (Shauna) and Tara Whiting (Ken Taylor); his grandchildren, Jasmin Lentz, Sierra Loignon, Keenen Quann, Patience Hellman, Nevan Tuchscherer, Zarah Hellman, Audrey Esau, Augusta Lentz; great grandchild, Cirilla Coombs; one sister Judy Carlson (Jon), one brother Roy Oakley (LuLu) and many important family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Eveline Mogg and Michael Oakley and one daughter April Hellman. Denny was born on May 18, 1948, in Port Arthur, Ontario. He began his work career with the CPR and transferred to Calgary in 1997 with is family. He continued working with the CPR for the next 34 years, then moved to Bow Island and retired. Denny enjoyed camping, fishing, wood working, NASCAR weekends and going for cruises in his corvette. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Monday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the Burdett Community Church on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. To leave a message of condolence you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.
PATTISON FUNERAL HOME
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540 South Railway St. SE,
Medicine Hat T1A 4C2
WILLIAM HELLMAN
1925 ~ WILLIAM HELLMAN ~ 2022 William “Bill” Hellman passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family in the early morning hours of Remembrance Day, November 11, 2022 at the age of 97 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed closer to the end of November. 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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