October 6, 2023

By Obituaries on October 6, 2023.

HELMALLENWILBERTHELM(BIRD)PASSE

HELM Allen Wilbert Helm (Bird) passed away on Sunday October 1, 2023. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. Further announcements will follow upon completion.

RICK CRANE

RICK CRANE 1961 ~ 2023
Richard Dale ‘Rick’ Crane passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at the age of 61 years. Rick leaves to cherish his memory his best friend, Donna; mother, Fran; sister, Tammy Gavelin; brothers, Brian, Mark (Sandy), Bobby (Kathy), David and Stan as well as his nieces, Alyssa, Kate and Ashton. He was predeceased by his father, Bob; brother, Kelly and brother-in-law, Wyman Gavelin. Rick was born in Cranbrook, BC., on October 22, 1961. He was an upholsterer, sausage maker, pizza maker and a Mr. Fix-It. He loved cars, backyard BBQ’S, animals and telling jokes as he was always the instigator of fun times. A Celebration of Rick’s life will be held at a later date. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting http://www.cooksouthland.com) If friends so desire, memorial donations in Rick’s name may be made directly to SPCA, 55 Southwest Drive S.W., Medicine Hat, AB., T1A 8E8; APARC, 1002 South Railway Street, Medicine Hat, AB., T1A 2W2 or to a charity of one’s choice. 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”

ANDE ANDERSON, CD

ANDE ANDERSON, CD January 3, 1939 ~ October 2, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that the family of George ‘Ande’ Francis Anderson announce his passing on the morning of Monday, October 2, 2023, in Medicine Hat. He leaves behind his four children, Russell (Deanna), Howard (Norma), Douglas (Sheila), and Ronald (Christine); many grandchildren as well as his sister, Gloria (Tom). He was predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Shireen in 2011, as well as his brother, Harold (Jan).
Ande was born on the 3rd of January, 1939, in Grand Forks B.C., to Arvid and Ruth Anderson and was the eldest of three children. He met Shireen in Ottawa while serving in the Royal Canadian Air Force and while stationed in Ottawa, they started their family. Ande spent 28 years in the RCAF, enjoying various postings across Canada, from British Columbia, (Aldergrove and Masset), to New Brunswick, (St. Margarets) and many points in between, Ontario (Ottawa and North Bay), Quebec (Bagotville) and to the edge of the arctic at the point of James Bay, Moosonee (Ontario) twice.
Ande had few hobbies but maintained passionate love for his first hobbies, amateur radio or HAM radio. You could usually tell Ande’s place by the antennas jutting into the sky for the different radio bands that were used to keep in touch with his many global friends. He was proud of talking or sending morse code to people in distant countries around the globe LONG before the internet was even conceived.
Ande spent many hours in his ‘HAM SHACK’ talking to old friends and new contacts. He often provided services to Military members overseas allowing them to talk to loved ones across Canada via HAM radio phone patches. He was offered the opportunity to serve in the Middle East, as a temporary posting, at the other end of these conversations. Ande spent six months in the Golan Heights operating HAM radios, (and other duties), to allow serving military to chat with loved ones back home, including talking to Shireen, and would have her occasionally operate the phone patch in Canada to connect them to their families.
Ande retired from the military while posted to CFS Masset and moved to Aldergrove BC. They remained there for several years until the cost of living so close to Vancouver eventually forced them to relocate. In 1994, after investigating the low cost of living in Alberta, Shireen sent inquiries to three mid sized cities, Red Deer, Lethbridge and Medicine Hat. Receiving only one serious reply, Ande packed up his family, pets, furniture and radios and moved to an acreage just outside of Medicine Hat. Being an Albertan for over 30 years, fighting and surviving prostate and bone cancer, enjoying blue skies, long sunny summer days, and land to set up more antennas. While he loved BC, Alberta became his home. He is and will be missed, George ‘Ande’ Anderson, CD ‐ VE6WT ‘Silent key’.
Memorial services will be announced a later date, most likely in the new year. (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”

PHYLLIS STUDER

PHYLLIS STUDER 1940 2023 Phyllis Studer of Dunmore, AB, beloved wife of Wayne Studer for 65 years, passed away on Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023 at the age of 83 years. Phyllis will also be lovingly remembered by her children, Blaine (Juanita) and their children, Shane and Kara (William); Leanne and her children, Ryan (Amanda), Riley, Amy (Steve), Nathan (Taylor), and Dylan (Raylene); and Jody (Sylvia) and their children, Dean (Crystal) and Justin (Kayla); as well as many great-grandchildren. Phyllis was born in Eastend, SK on July 5th, 1940. As a child she enjoyed being outdoors with her dad on the farm. After graduating from school she was employed as a switch board operator. She married Wayne on January 17th, 1958 and began to build their family. In 1968, they moved to Medicine Hat where she was employed until her retirement at the Kinsmen Training Center. Phyllis enjoyed cooking, crocheting, camping, dancing, travelling, and coffee with friends. She was an Elvis Presley fan and was proud of her Betty Boop collection. The Memorial Service will be held at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB, on Wednesday, October 11th, 2023 at 1:30 pm with Pastor Lance Duncalfe officiating. Memorial gifts in Phyllis’ memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, AB T2E 2P5. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Phyllis Studer. 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.

VERA RUNIONS

VERA RUNIONS 1928 ~ 2023 Vera Runions of Medicine Hat, passed away on Sunday, August 27th, 2023 at the age of 95 years. Vera will be lovingly remembered by her children, Garry and Marilyn; grandchildren, Camilla, Marissa, Aaron; and seven great grandchildren. The Celebration of Life will be held at Fifth Avenue Memorial United Church, 476 – 4th Street SE, MEDICINE HAT, AB T1A 0K6, on Monday, October 16th, 2023 at 1:00 pm with Rev. David Pollard officiating. If unable to attend, family and friends are welcome to participate via livestream by logging on to http://www.saamis.com and joining the live webcast on Vera’s memorial page at the above date and time. A virtual guest book is available on the livestream page for those participating remotely. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the S.P.C.A., 55 Southview Drive SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 8E8. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Vera Runions. 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.

RUTH GAREAU

RUTH GAREAU 1945 ~ 2023 Ruth Ellen Gareau of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Gordon Gareau, passed away on Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023 at the age of 78 years. Ruth leaves to cherish her memory her sister, Daisy Adams; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. As well as her late husband, Gordon, Ruth was also predeceased by her parents, Thomas and Sophie Mann; brother, John Mann; and sisters, Kathy Mann and Dorothy Bastian. She will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by all those who knew and loved her. A private family graveside service will take place at a later date at the Eatonia Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Ruth’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, AB T2E 2P5. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Ruth Gareau. 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.

RUTH HEIDINGER

RUTH HEIDINGER 1943 ~2023 Ruth Heidinger passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at the age of 79 years, beloved wife of Rodger Heidinger of Medicine Hat. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. 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

FREDERICK HARE

FREDERICK HARE 1949 ~ 2023 Frederick Gordon Hare of Pinawa, Manitoba passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at the age of 74 years, beloved husband of Caron Hare. Cremation has been entrusted to the Pattison Funeral Home. To leave a message of condolence you may visit

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

SUSAN FRANK

SUSAN FRANK 1940 ~ 2023 Susan Frank passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at the age of 83 years, beloved wife of Richard Frank of Irvine. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. 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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