March 14, 2024

By Obituaries on March 14, 2024.

JACOB PENNER

1933 – JACOB PENNER – 2024
Jacob was born in the tiny village of Port Royal in Southern Ontario on December 17, 1933. Jacob’s parents, Jacob and Sarah Penner, new to Southern Ontario, homesteaded an 80-acre farm outside Port Rowan. Growing up on the farm meant chores and hard work. Jacob was the youngest of seven children. After completing Grade 9, Jake spent some years working on the farm and then, in 1956, he attended Bible School. After Bible School, he spent a year working, then he went to Bible College in Winnipeg where attendance was allowed even though high school was not complete. It was while he was in Winnipeg that he met Linda who was from Coaldale, AB, and on July 1, 1959, they were married in her hometown. After their wedding, they returned to Southern Ontario and Jake completed his high school education and then went on to Teacher’s College. He taught in St. Williams through to the end of 1964 when he moved his young family to the United States so that he could further his education at the university in Kansas. It was while attending school that he received his call to the church, and he took on the pastoring of several small churches. This was the beginning of what was to be his dual career path into his later years. Jake graduated with a BA Degree in English and the family returned to Port Rowan where he was a school principal from 1969 to 1978. During his tenure, he also completed his Bachelor’s of Education through the University of Toronto. In 1978, the family moved to Medicine Hat, AB where Jake took a position as the pastor at Crestwood Mennonite Brethren Church for four years before moving to Manitoba where he served as pastor to a number of congregations for several years. In 1995, Jake and Linda returned to Alberta and together, they served several years at Camp Evergreen in Sundre, AB. Eventually, they built a home in Seven Persons, AB and it was there that they spent their last years together. After Linda passed away on June 26, 2018, Jake, at 85 years, did his best to keep up the home and yard until 2021 when he moved to Chinook Village. Shortly thereafter, Jake suffered some medical setbacks and was then moved to Riverview Care Centre. His last days were spent in the care of their wonderful staff. Jacob was loved by and is survived by his three children, Mark (Debbie) Penner, Cathy (Walter) Friesen, and Lenore (Carl) Dyke; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Marie Penner of Port Rowan, ON and Helen Goertzen of Saskatoon, SK; brother-in-law, Neil Patterson of Calgary, AB; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and their families. Jacob was predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Linda; his parents; and his siblings. The Funeral Service will be held at Crestwood Church, on Sunday, March 17th, 2024, at 3:30 pm with Pastor Evan Beasley 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 Jacob’s memorial page at the above date and time. A virtual guest book is available on the livestream page for those participating remotely. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Jacob Penner. 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.

ELIZABETH ANN STIMSON

ELIZABETH ANN STIMSON (Betty Ann) Elizabeth Ann (Betty Ann) Stimson (Osborne), cherished wife to Charles Stimson, passed away peacefully at the High River hospital surrounded by loved ones on March 4, 2024 at the age of 80 years. Betty Ann leaves to cherish her memory, her husband Charles Stimson, her children and son’s in-law; Laurel (Mark) Schwab, Leonard Wurtz, Shelley (Henry) Wurz, and her beloved grandchildren, Charles, Colton, Alyssa, Megan, Amanda and Jessica, her brother Jim (Sharolie) Osborne and sisters Carol Bebermeyer and Margaret (Brian) Meisner as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Betty Ann was predeceased by her parents John and Pearl Osborne, her daughter Katherine Wurtz, her son Douglas Stimson and brother in-law Jack Bebermeyer. Betty Ann dedicated a significant amount of her life to Non-Profit organizations. Proudly serving Rocky View Adult Education for 20 years (from 1973 1993-); Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Canada, Boy Scouts of Canada, Friends of Kananaskis. During and after her time with adult education she was a passionate advocator for adult literacy programs in rural Alberta. Her family would like to express their deepest gratitude to Dr. Rapske, Dr. Andruski and the many nurses and healthcare staff at the High River Hospital for their dedication and compassion. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed with Betty Ann’s family at http://www.snodgrassfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Betty Ann’s memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.

ALBERT ENGLER

ALBERT ENGLER 1942 ~ 2024 Mr. Albrecht ‘Albert’ Engler, beloved husband of 58 years to Carol, passed away peacefully in Medicine Hat with family by his side on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at the age of 81 years. Further announcements will follow upon completion of the arrangements. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting Cook Southland’s website at http://www.cooksouthland.com). Those wishing to remember Albert may do so through donations to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre c/o the Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation, 666 – 5 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6 or to the Salvation Army, 164 Stratton Way S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1B 3R3. 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”

IRENE HODGES

1940 ~ IRENE HODGES ~ 2024
Irene Elizabeth Hodges of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Arthur Hodges, passed away on Monday, March 11th, 2024 at the age of 84 years. Irene leaves to cherish her memory her children, Darrell (Joanne) Hodges, Lisa Gary (Goertzen) and Tara Burton, grandchildren, Tyler (Sarai) Hodges, Chad (Lizzie) Hodges, Sacha Lactin (Adam Pope), Alyssa Lactin and Dustin (Shannon) Lactin; nine great-grandchildren; brother, Frank Besplug; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Irene was predeceased by her parents, Anthony and Mary Besplug; husband of 43 years, Arthur; brothers, Alvin Besplug and Richard Besplug; and sister, Frances Heidrich. Irene was a long-time resident of Redcliff, AB and for over 30 years she worked at Domglas. She gave generously of her time and was a long-time member of the Redcliff Legion’s Ladies Auxilliary. She was also a well loved and avid member of her church. Irene enjoyed her life. She was a skilled seamstress and crocheter and in her leisure time she also enjoyed watching curling. She was a wonderful mother to her three children and she adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was always there when her family needed her and she enjoyed spending as much time with them as she could. She was a strong loyal woman and will be fondly remembered and loved by all those who knew and loved her. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE Medicine Hat, AB, on Thursday, March 14th, 2024 from 6:00 pm to 6:55 pm. Vigil Rites (Prayers) will follow at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel on Thursday, March 14th, 2024 at 7:00 pm. The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, 238 – 2nd Avenue NE MEDICINE HAT, AB T1A 5Z9, on Friday, March 15th, 2024 at 1:00 pm with Fr. Vincent Tuan Ha, Celebrant. If unable to attend the Funeral Mass, family and friends are welcome to participate via livestream by logging on to http://www.saamis.com and joining the live webcast on Irene’s memorial page at the above date and time. A virtual guest book is available on the livestream page for those participating remotely. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Irene Hodges. 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.

CLARENCE ROTH

CLARENCE ROTH 1933 -2024 Clarence Roth of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of Marlene Roth, passed away peacefully March 7, 2024, at the age of 91 years. A Celebration of Life will be held at Southview Community Church (2366 Southview Dr SE) on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor James Mack and Pastor Andreas Striefler officiating. The service will be live streamed. Those who wish to attend virtually, please visit pattisonfuneralhome.com and select live streaming, then select the YouTube (arrow) or you may follow the link provided on Clarence’s obituary page. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Clarence to Southview Community Church or the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada (https://www.heartandstroke.ca). 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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