HILDA ANHORN
1911 - 2004
Mrs. Hilda Anhorn, beloved wife of the late Mr. Albert Anhorn, passed away in Medicine Hat on Friday, March 26, 2004, at the age of 92 years. She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, Donna (Art) Gehring of Medicine Hat and Betty (Richard) Fritzler of Etzikom; ten grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. Hilda is also survived by two brothers, Hugo and Danny of Maple Creek; her daughters-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, John and Christina Heller; two sons, Norman and Harold; one grandson, Cory as well as four brothers and one sister. Hilda was born a daughter of John and Christina Heller in Irvine, Alberta, on October 13, 1911. Her family homesteaded in the Rocky Mount District in 1912, and this is where she received her education. She was married to Albert Anhorn on April 16, 1936. Together they farmed in the Hatton District until 1969, and retired to Medicine Hat in 1974. Hilda loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking and baking, playing cards and gardening, and will be sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 - 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Tuesday, March 30, 2004, between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. as well as one hour prior to the service which will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, March 31, 2004, at 2:30 P.M. The Reverend Blaine Schaufele will officiate with interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 124, 430 - 6 Avenue S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 2S8 or to the Canadian Cancer Society, 102 - 1865 Dunmore Road S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 9Z9.

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VIOLA ANNON
2004
Mrs. Viola Mae Annon, beloved wife of the late Mr. Joseph Annon, passed away at the Bow Island Health Centre on Monday, April 12, 2004 at the age of 94 years. Viola will be forever loved and dearly remembered by her three children, Dolly (Fred) Mellen of Bow Island, Wayne (Gerry) Annon of Reno, Nevada and Audrey (Jack) Mitchell of Orleans, Ontario; 13 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren; sons-in-law, F.D. Terry and Roland Havens as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides her husband Joseph, she was predeceased by two daughters, Ila Terry and Joanne Havens; an infant son, Lawrence; two grandchildren; three sisters, Hazel Annon, Abbie Hadford and Alyce Close and a brother Andrew 'Bud' Henningsgard and her parents, John and Christina Henningsgard. The Funeral Service will be held at St. Andrew's United Church, 139 - 2nd Ave. West, Bow Island on Friday, April 16, 2004 at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Jim Lochhead officiating. Interment will take place at a later date. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Viola's name may be made directly to the Bow Island Extended Care Health Wing, c/o the Bow Island Health Centre, Bag 3990 Bow Island, Alberta T0K 0G0 or to the Pleasant View Lodge, Bag 6700 Bow Island, Alberta T0K 0G0 or to the charity of one's choice.

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CLARENCE ANDERSON
1916 - 2004
Mr. Clarence N. Anderson passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Saturday, April 17, 2004 at the age of 87 years. Clarence is survived by one brother, Ernie Anderson; two sisters, Alice (Donald) Kerr and Edith (Mike) Mulvihill all of Vancouver, B.C. as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Edward and Olive Anderson; one sister, Lillian Ost and one nephew, Eddie Ost. Clarence was born at the Medicine Hat Hospital on October 8, 1916. He was raised on the homestead north of Seven Persons and continued running the family farm and ranch until his retirement to Medicine Hat in 1976. Clarence experienced the beginnings of irrigation in the Seven Persons area as he grew corn and other feed crops for his cattle operation. He took much pride in his purebred Hereford cattle operation. For 28 years he was an active member in the Purebred Hereford Association as well as a member of the Quarter Century Canadian Hereford Association. He was a member of the Western Stock Growers since 1947 and in 1958, Clarence became a founding member of the Southern Alberta Purebred Breeders Association, which last year he was inducted as an Honorary Director. Since retiring to Medicine Hat, he spent his time gardening and fishing in the spring and summer and hunting and canning in the fall. The Funeral Service will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 - 13th Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Thursday, April 22, 2004 at 1:30 P.M. with Reverend Barrett Scheske officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery.

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MAY ASHTON
2004
Dearly beloved mother of Keith (Andrea) Ashton of Medicine Hat and Christine (Clive) Davidson of Wellington, Shropshire, England. May is also survived by her other family in England: Christine's daughter Amanda (David) and son Janus (Fiona), and one great-grandson Ben: May's first cousin and best friend Ann, Ann's niece Joan and her family, May's nephews Frank (Lorna), Terry (Ann), and niece Gillian (Alan) and their families. May was predeceased by Ann's sister Bertha. May was born in Heywood, Lancashire, England, orphaned at age six and raised by an aunt and uncle. She later moved to Rochdale and was employed as a secretary with British Rail, devoted her life to bringing up her son Keith, and worked in Manchester until her retirement in 1968. She lived in Cheadle, Cheshire until 1985 when, at age 72, she emigrated to Medicine Hat to be closer to Keith and his wife Andrea. May lived in her own home until 1995, when she moved to St. Joseph's Home, and was lovingly cared for by the nuns there until she moved into the Sunnyview wing at South Country Village in October, 1997. In December 2001, aged 88, she made one last trip to England to spend a lovely week reminiscing with family she had not seen for 16 years. May enjoyed walking in Strathcona Park and listening to classical music as evidenced by her large collection of classical CD records, and extensive knowledge of composers, orchestras and classical artists worldwide. May's unique personality, lovely smile, and interest in the British Royal Family, endeared her to the wonderful staff at Sunnyview, who gave her so much love during the last seven years of her life. However, nothing could compare with her joy on her 90th birthday in May 2003, when she was reunited with her daughter Christine who had been given up for adoption in 1950. For one glorious week, the family was together again after 53 years. According to May's wishes, cremation will take place with a private family service. An informal come-and-go celebration of May's life will be held in the downstairs lounge at Sunnyview Care Centre, 1720 Bell Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Tuesday, August 24th from 2pm to 4pm, and all friends of May, Christine, Keith, and Andrea are very welcome to attend. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in May's memory may be made directly to the Alzheimer Society of the Palliser Region, 631 Prospect Dr. S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4C2 or to the Salvation Army, 164 Stratton Way S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta T1B 3R3. -'Gone but always in our hearts'

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