1928 ~ KATHERINE WAGNER ~ 2017
Mrs. Katherine Wagner of Medicine Hat, passed away surrounded by her family at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Friday, January 27, 2017 at the age of 88 years. Katherine leaves to cherish her memory two sons, Wayne (Diane) Wagner and Stan Wagner; three daughters, Bev Wagner, Jackie (Rick) Seipp and Maxine (Alan) Ziebart; nine grandchildren, Troy (Aimee) Wagner, Matthew (Ashley) Wagner, Chantell (Chris) Lerner, Brad (Alison) Seipp, Lindsey (Brad) Schneider, Lucas (Kelsey) Wagner, Jessica Wagner, Kayla (Chris) Seipp and Christopher Wagner; nine great- grandchildren, Ava Wagner, Lexi Wagner, Reid Lerner, Jaelyn Schneider, Kael Lerner, Maci Schneider, Clara Seipp, Everly Wagner and Emmett Seipp; three sisters-in-law, Ester Wagner, Molly Wagner and Clara Crews; and one brother-in-law, Dan Wingenbach. Katherine was predeceased by her husband, Wendlin; one grandchild, Daximus Wagner; her parents, Nicholas and Molly Senger; two brothers, Tony Senger and Mike Senger; and three sisters, Annie Schmaltz, Irene Wason and Lena Stroh. Katherine was born on May 16, 1928 on the family farm near Mendham, Saskatchewan. After attending Normal School in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan she taught in two one room school houses (Dante School and Heg School). She spent the next ten years raising a family with her husband Wendlin on the family farm. In 1965 the family moved to Mendham and she resumed her teaching career until her retirement in 1987. In 1989 Katherine and Wendlin moved to Medicine Hat where she resided until the time of her passing. Throughout her life Katie had a strong faith in God and was very proud of recently receiving her 50 year CWL pin. She enjoyed reading, playing cards, watching sports, cooking and baking. Katie spent countless hours sharing her love with her husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was known as the best cookie Grandma. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Wednesday from 6:00 until 9:00 pm. Vigil Rites (Prayers) will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at 7:00 pm. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at HOLY FAMILY PARISH, 1451 Strachan Road SE, on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. with Father Martin Moser, Celebrant. A private Interment will take place in the Roman Catholic Section at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Katherine's memory may be made to the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, 666 – 5 Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Katherine. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
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BRINK
Dora Mary Brink of Medicine Hat, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2017, at the age of 91years, beloved wife of the late Wilfred Laurence “Larry” Brink. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Dora Brink, or you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence.
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DOROTHY B. LEARMONT
1943 ~ 2017
Mrs. Dorothy Bernice Learmont passed away peacefully at her residence in Medicine Hat on Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at the age of 73 years. Left to cherish Bernice’s memory are her 4 children, Carol Friesen, John (Melissa Gogolinski) Learmont, Shelly (Azar) Guinn and Craig (Teresa) Learmont; the father to her children, Ron Learmont; 12 grandchildren, Janessa Friesen, Michelle Friesen, Emily Leedham, Victoria Leslie, Benson Guinn, Melissa Learmont, Nathan Learmont, Eric Learmont, Kyle Learmont, Lynae Learmont, Alison Learmont and Jamie Learmont. Bernice will also be lovingly remembered in the hearts of her siblings, Lloyd Waddell, Joyce Gilmour, Marie Mitchell, Jim Waddell and Brian Waddell. She was predeceased by her parents, Al and Hazel Waddell. Bernice was born in Regina, Saskatchewan to proud parents, Al and Hazel Waddell on December 16, 1943. She enjoyed life in the Medicine Hat Community and was an active member of the River Valley Community Church for the past 8 years. Bernice also belonged to a local artist group and enjoyed painting with water color and oil as well as pen and ink. Her artistic skills were recognized when she won honourable mention at the Medicine Hat Stampede for her painting of her childhood farm. Spending time on that farm with her Grandma and Grandpa as well as time with family at Emma Lake, SK., were often recounted as some of her favorite memories. Bernice always had a hug ready for whoever needed it. Her caring personality and love for laughter will not soon be forgotten. A celebration of Bernice’s life will be held at River Valley Community Church (formerly Christ the King Assembly), 1101 Queen Street S.E., Medicine Hat on Wednesday, February 1, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Mark Borrows officiating. A time of fellowship and refreshments will follow in the Church Hall with Private Interment thereafter. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com) If friends so desire, tributes in memory of Bernice may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 124, 430 – 6 Avenue S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 2S8. Honoured to serve the family is
EDNA BRUSKY
April 24, 1949 ~ January 26, 2017
Edna Brusky (nee Biittner) passed away on January 26, 2017 at the age of 67 years. Cremation has taken place, and as per Edna’s wishes, no service will be held.
Edna is survived by her two daughters, Terry Brusky and Tina Brusky-Shearer; Tina's husband, Darren Shearer, the son she always dreamed of and was so happy to get; her grandchildren, Rease Shearer and Keana Shearer; her mother, Emma Tetz; her brother, Harold (Lorraine) Biittner and their children, Chris (Katie) Biittner and Jody (Dave) Spencer; her sister, Linda Andres and her sons, Bruce (Monica), Danny (Janice) and Tony (Ang); her younger sister, Rose (Gary) Tevel and her daughters, Dawn (Trevor) and Lisa (Evan); her nephew, Randy (Diana) Archer; numerous nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly and who loved her back; her sister "at heart", Gin ( Brian) Schafer, and her friend, Ruben Blumhagen. Edna was predeceased by her husband, LaVerne Brusky, her father, Reinhold Biittner, her sister, Bertha Litowsky (Joe), and her good friend, Joyce Weiss.
Edna was born on April 24, 1949. She grew up on the family farm near Schuler, Alberta, and received her education in Schuler and Medicine Hat. She enjoyed activities such as cheerleading, baseball, curling, and dancing. On September 30, 1967, Edna married LaVerne Brusky, also of Schuler Alberta, and they continued to farm and raise cattle in the area, along with raising their two daughters, Terry (born 1969), and Tina (born 1971). Over the years she also worked outside of the farm, teaching ECS at Schuler School, being a care-giver at Day Cares in Medicine Hat, and completing taxes at H&R Block in Medicine Hat (along with being her family’s personal accountant). She always enjoyed socializing with friends and family, from bugging her brother, late night talks with Lorraine, heart to hearts with her sisters, walking around the lake with Linda, coffee and conversations with Ginny and Gloria, and hanging out with her friends from the Casino. Travelling was also something she really enjoyed, ranging from Disneyland and road trips with LaVerne and the girls, Edmonton drives with her mom to Harold and Lorraine’s, and later on, Hawaii with Ruben (even though she hated flying), and Vegas with Ruben, Harold and Lorraine (she particularly loved the Elvis Cirque de Soleil). She loved her crafts, and every year at Christmas the decorations would multiply with her little house and village structures.
Edna was loved by everyone who met her, because of her kind and caring nature, her beautiful soul and smile, and her generosity. If you knew Edna, you knew that she ALWAYS thought of others before herself. She never wanted to hurt anyone’s feelings, and went out of her way to make you feel comfortable. Edna's heart was huge, and she loved freely. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy, and she never missed a sporting event or a recital. She loved them dearly, and would do anything for them. She was also devoted to her mother Emma, from living with her in her twilight years to never leaving her side at the nursing home. Edna gave everything of herself, up until the day she passed away. In the hospital she kept trying to escape to organize things at home for her girls and her mom. Even though she didn't have the strength, she had the will, and was a force to be reckoned with.
She will be missed dearly by all who knew her. She was one hell of a woman!
The family wish to dearly thank the nurses in Palliative Care 6th Floor for their wonderful care, guidance, and the love they showed for Edna and us all. We also want to thank all of you who showed up or sent flowers or just good thoughts mom’s way. If anyone would like to pay a tribute to Edna, you can do so by donating in her name to the Medicine Hat Woman’s Shelter, helping mothers and their children; Medicine Hat Woman’s Shelter, Phoenix Safe House, P.O. Box 2500, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 8G8. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at http://www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is
Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455
LIEN SVENSON
– Wendy Lien Svenson of Brooks, beloved wife of Rod Svenson of Brooks, passed away in Calgary on Monday, January 23rd, 2017 at the age of 62 years. Wendy lived on the family farm 6 miles north of Irvine and graduated high school in Irvine. Wendy then continued her education at Medicine Hat College, Medicine Hat Campus (1972-1973), University of Alberta, Bachelor of Physical Education (1976) and University of Lethbridge, Bachelor of Education (1977). Starting in September 1977, she taught grade 6 at Central Elementary School, Brooks, until the school was restructured in 2003, then finished her career at Griffin Park School, Brooks and retired in June 2005. Wendy married Rodney Svenson on May 31st, 2003 in her new home in Brooks. Wendy loved animals her entire life. As a child on the family farm, she would name almost every chicken, calf, milk cow and the occasional lamb, but her favorites were always the horses. Wendy fell in love with Rod’s little dog Jasper, and will be missed by her newest little dog Sophie. She was always an athlete at heart, and after winning the Canada West Championship with her 1972-73 college basketball team, she and the team were inducted into the Medicine Hat College Rattler’s Hall of Fame in 2011. Wendy loved her flowers and could often be found tending the pots or just admiring the products of her work. Her biggest love was always family, and was especially proud of the accomplishments of her nieces, nephews, their children and her grandchildren. Wendy belonged to various positions and committees with the Brooks United Church, helped with Elementary School track meets and served on various community boards. Wendy will be best remembered for her inner strength, character and her gentle loving soul. She was predeceased by her mother Mary (Becker) Lien and father Leonard Lien. Wendy is survived by her loving family, husband Rod; Rod’s son Duane Svenson (Janet Smigelski) and their children Reid, Emilie and son, Matthew Svenson; sister Carol (Malcolm) Jones and their children, Dayne (Christine Aiken) Jones, children Fletcher, Madeleine and Jo Lien Jones and sister Janet (Jerry) Schlenker and their children Rhonda (Cody) Snyder, children Jordyn, Reese and Jay (Kjersti Larson) Schlenker, children Maryn and Rylee. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 3rd at 2:00 PM from Brooks United Church, Brooks. Rev. Esther Baerends officiating. Interment to be held at Brooks Cemetery. In memory of Wendy, if friends desire, memorial tributes may be made to the Brooks and District Health Foundation, Bag 300, Brooks, Alberta T1R 1B3.
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