April 24, 2025

By Obituaries on April 24, 2025.

ANNE SCHEUER (NÉE DENIS)

1924 ~ ANNE SCHEUER (NÉE DENIS) ~ 2025
With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce that Anne Scheuer (née Denis) passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Medicine Hat, Alberta at the age of 100 years. Anne will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Charlotte; her grandchildren, Sharon (Steve), Stefan (Heather), Vincent; and her great grandchildren, Natalie, Isabel and Lacey; as well as many cherished and deeply loved nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and extended family. Anne was predeceased by her husband, William “Bill” Scheuer; parents, Valentine Jr. and Barbara Denis; sister, Marjorie “Marge” Gunderson; and son-in-law, Edwin. Anne was also preceded by her beloved pets; their fun and loyal presence will always be part of the family’s fondest memories. Anne was born on August 17, 1924, in Prelate, Saskatchewan. Her parents dotingly brought Anne home to the family farm just east of Fox Valley, Saskatchewan. Some of her early years saw the family move across the Prairies – briefly to Onoway, Alberta and Beiseker, Alberta, and eventually back to Fox Valley. At just 18, in the midst of WWII, Anne set off on her own to Taber, Alberta, where she worked at Ken Howe & Co. Hardware and lived with her Aunt Maggie, Uncle Joe, and cousins. Three years later, she moved to Medicine Hat to live with her father and sister, where she worked at Black’s Hardware. Fate stepped in at a dance, where a dear friend, Emma, introduced Anne to Bill. Their romance blossomed, and they were married a few years later on September 10, 1949. Anne and Bill built their life together in Medicine Hat; first on 7th Avenue where they both lovingly welcomed their daughter, Charlotte, in August 1956, and later in their new family forever home on Bullivant Crescent, built in 1957. Life in Medicine Hat carried on for Anne and her family with several successful businesses in auto repair, tractors and implements, fuel, and other similar interests. After selling their garage business, Anne and Bill acquired a mixed farm and other lands in the area which included a respectable hog operation and growing a sprawling garden. Retirement brought even more joy, as Anne and Bill bought a cabin in Elkwater, spent time fishing, and explored new places through travel. As a couple, they took up golfing, becoming members of both the Medicine Hat and Elkwater Golf Clubs. It didn’t take long for Anne to develop a “healthy” addiction to golf…even on TV with many strokes tallied across many at-home scorecards, she kept quite a tally of all the top players throughout the years. What a golf-a-holic. Anne had always been very sporty in her earlier years and also became an avid bowler in later life – easily making new friends and filling up her mantle with bowling hardware. Music was Anne’s prized spice of life and a special medicine for whatever her day brought her. Big band was her favourite genre. Anne was well versed in all thing’s music, and although not an expert player on one particular instrument, Anne enjoyed learning all she could and kept up with the area orchestras that she and Bill were a part of. Anne was a wonderful entertainer, known for her charisma, her love of cooking and baking (especially meals on-the-fly for everyone who came by), and she was always up for a game of cards or competitive game of Yahtzee. Anne and Bill’s welcoming and open door was world renowned. The good times rolled, and amazing memories were made from the moment you rang the doorbell! Anne will be remembered for her humour and jokes, sensibility, practical nature, strong work ethic, and her commitment to family and friends. A very sincere thank-you and our deepest gratitude to those who provided their very best compassionate care for Anne in her final chapters of life. Your gracious efforts and humility will not be forgotten. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at the Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel, #1 Dunmore Road S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta for a first viewing on Friday, April 25, 2025, from 7-9pm, and a second viewing on Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 1:30-2:25pm. The Funeral service will be held at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel, #1 Dunmore Road S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 2:30-3:30pm. Interment will follow at the family plot at the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy in lieu of flowers, please consider a gift in Anne’s honour to any of these touching organizations: the Medicine Hat SPCA, 55 Southview Drive SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 8E8, Covenant Health (St. Joseph’s Carmel Hospice), 156 3rd Street NE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5M1, the Canadian Cancer Society, 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, AB T2E 2P5, or the Canadian Mental Health Association, 204 1865 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 1Z8. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Anne Scheuer. 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
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CGR Holdings Ltd.

BILL GROVES

BILL GROVES 1934 – 2025
William (Bill) Groves, of Medicine Hat, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Friday, April 18, 2025, at the age of 90 years.
Bill leaves behind a legacy of love and is cherished by his three children: Rodney (Kara), Bonnie (Dave) Offredi of Calgary, and Gail (Wes) Hall. He will be fondly remembered by his grandchildren/great grandchildren: Tessa Meyers (Atreyu and Indiana), Derek (Patty) Groves (Isaac and Willa), Amy (Damian) Offredi (DJ), Travis (Jennifer) Kobly (Gannon and Levi), Tanner (Cassidy) Kobly (Wilder and the little one on the way), and Justine Layne (Beau).
He was predeceased by his beloved wife Matilda (Tillie), daughter Deborah, son-in-law Dean Kobly, and his mother, Jean. He was also predeceased by his siblings: brother Don, and sisters Mildred and Irene.
Bill was born on July 4, 1934, on the family farm in Portreeve, Saskatchewan. He and Tillie married on August 7, 1958, and farmed in the Lancer area before moving to the city. Bill later attended Medicine Hat College, where he trained as a chef. He worked in various restaurants before joining Canadian Forces Base Suffield, where he spent 18 years until his retirement.
Bill found joy in the simple pleasures of life, especially working alongside Mom in the kitchen, canning, making egg noodles, pizza pockets, salsa, and preparing hearty meals for family gatherings. His passion for gardening meant that every family home had a large, well-tended garden that he took great pride in.
He had a deep love for music and rarely missed a performance when a band came to Chinook Village. Whether it was a community event or a local show, Bill was there tapping his foot and soaking in every note.
A devoted father and grandfather, Bill was his family’s biggest fan. He rarely missed a game or event and could always be found in the stands supporting his children and grandchildren right up until the time his vision no longer allowed it.
He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered. Requests are made by the family that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Chinook Village Care Society or to the CNIB Foundation.
The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the caregivers at Chinook Village for taking such wonderful care of our dad and for loving him as one of your own. We are also deeply grateful to the care staff at St. Joseph’s Home for the exceptional care and kindness you gave to our dad and our family during his final days.
Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Bill’s life at Chinook Village (2801 13th Ave SE, entrance #10 on the northwest corner) on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Bob Church officiating. A private graveside service will take place at Hillside Cemetery. The service will be live streamed. Those who wish to attend virtually, please visit Bill’s obituary page on our website, for the link. 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

SHIRLEY FEE

SHIRLEY FEE 1935 ~ 2025 Shirley Ann Fee of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Lyle Fee, passed away on Wednesday April 16, 2025, at the age of 89 years. She leaves to cherish her memory two children, Debbie (Don) Bezler and Don Fee; two grandchildren, Jeff (Karleen) Bezler and Josh Bezler; three great grandchildren, Nolan, Jocelyn and Brody Bezler; her sisters-in-law Carroll McDonald of Oyen and Rose McDonald of Wainwright and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Lyle on April 27, 2003; her parents Jean and William McDonald; four brothers, Hughy, Jack, Stewart and Ken McDonald; two sisters Margy Klevyer and Joyce Hoffman. Shirley was born on December 29, 1935, in Cereal, Alberta, and married Lyle Fee on October 17, 1955, in Hanna, Alberta. Over the years, Shirley and Lyle lived in many communities throughout Southern Alberta, as Lyle was involved in irrigation and farming. They raised their two children Debbie and Don while Shirley enjoyed being a stay at home mom while pursuing her interests in sewing, crafts and leather work. She often spent time making custom clothes for people. Shirley had the gift of conversation with her family and friends. A graveside service will be held in the McGregor Cemetery, south of Oyen, on Friday April 25, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant Pat Grisonich officiating. Those who wish to remember Shirley with a donation, may do so to HALO c/o HALO Air Ambulance (formerly Southern Alberta Medic Air Society) #12 – Airport Drive SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 5G4. Please make cheques out to HALO. 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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