VERNA IRENE IVERSON
1926 - 2010
It is with sadness that the family of Mrs. Verna Irene Iverson, beloved wife of Mr. Joseph Iverson, announce her passing at the Good Samaritan Society on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at the age of 83 years. Verna’s journey through life began with her birth on January 24, 1926 in Gull Lake, Sask. She was the first born child of six, to proud parents Andrew and Lillian Moe. Verna was a small town farm girl, raised and schooled in Frontier, Sask. She met Joseph Iverson and was married at the family farm near Frontier on May 25, 1945. Farming was their way of life and soon after their marriage, they settled on their own farm near Bracken, Sask. With the busy day to day operations of the farm and raising a family, she always made sure everyone was well looked after and fed. Verna was quite a cook and her baking would melt in your mouth. From cakes and rossettes to Norwegian lefse, her baking was always sought after by the grandkids. In her younger years, she was deeply involved in 4H and helped the kids with their record books. Verna loved her life as a farmwife and took great pride in her family and home. This was evident in 1965, when they were the recipients of the Master Family Farm Award. She was so proud. She was a true friend who was quietly encouraging and gracious to those around her. She also had a competitive side and enjoyed watching sports on TV. She was a fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs and had a friendly rivalry with Kevin, a Canadians fan. The simple things in life were enjoyable to Verna - camping and travelling to B.C. with family, doing needlepoint, crocheting, licorice allsorts (she loved licorice allsorts) and caligraphy - she had the neatest writing and was proud of her penmanship. In 1974, they retired to Medicine Hat where she became involved as a volunteer in many capacities. Verna will be cherished in the hearts of her children and grandchildren, son, Wayne (Faye) Iverson and their family, (Amy - Kyrie and Zachary), (Jared (Jill) - Ruby) and (Brent - Carter); daughter, Gloria (Kevin) McGivery and their family, (Sonja (Ryan Scott) and (Katrina); two sisters, Joyce (Dave) Findlay of Guelph, ON and Eileen Hill of Rosthern, Sask as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Andrew and Lillian; and brothers, Don, Gord and Gillman. The Funeral Service will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 - 13th Street S.W., on Friday, January 15, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor George Brandt officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Verna’s name may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, 102 Crestwood Square One, 1865 Dunmore Road S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 1Z8 or to The Gideon’s, PO Box 3619 Stn Main Guelph, Ontario N1H 9Z9.


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IDA LASALLE
1922 ~ 2009
Mrs. Ida LaSalle (nee Trautwein) of Medicine Hat, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2009, at the age of 87 years, beloved wife of the late James LaSalle. Ida LaSalle was born on July 9, 1922, in Leader, SK., where she was raised and received her education. She went on to teacher’s college in Moose Jaw, SK., and consequently taught for six years in various schools in the Leader area. In 1946, she married James LaSalle. They farmed one mile south of Prelate, SK., with their three children, Murray, Lowell and Lisa. In 1986, they retired to Medicine Hat. James passed away in 1996, and Ida continued to live in the condo known as Southview Grand. She was predeceased by her husband, James; an infant son, Larry; her parents, Daniel and Susan Trautwein; four brothers and their wives, Gus (Molly), Bill (Anne), Fred (Adina) and Manny (Ella); and her sisters, Helen (Mac) Berndt and Elsa (Herb) Knodel. She leaves to mourn her passing: son, Murray (Juliette) and their children, Nadine (Clint) Ceholski, and their children, Nicholaus, Dalton and Makenna; Jada Ste. Marie and Jordan (Carrianne) Van Moorlehem; Ryan (Jeanine) and their children, Kayce and Clay; son, Lowell (Elfreda) and their children, Danita (Brad) Musfelt and her son Evan, Lani (Brad) and her daughter Nevaeh; daughter, Lisa LaSalle (Mark) Hooper and their son Alex. Also left to mourn her death are her brother, Art (Lenora) Trautwein and their children, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Ida was especially fond of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her greatest pleasure was having her family around her. A celebration of Ida’s life will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 - 13th Street S.W., on Thursday, July 30, 2009, at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Dr. Shane Andrus officiating. (Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at www.cooksouthland.com) If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Ida’s name may be made directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 124, 430 - 6th Avenue S.E., Medicine Hat, AB., T1A 2S8, or the charity of one’s choice.

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ROSS INNES
1934 - 2009
Mr. Ross Miller Innes, beloved husband of Mrs. Eileen Lydia Innes, passed away at home on New Years Day, Thursday, January 1, 2009 at the age of 74 years. He is survived by his wife Eileen of 52 years, daughter, Laurel; grandchildren, Christa and Kevin; great-granddaughter Emily from Calgary, and brother, Cameron (Vera) from Victoria, B.C. He was predeceased by his parents, Campbell and Verna, and brothers, Bruce and Doug. Ross was born in Battleford, SK., and was employed with the Federal Government for 35 years working in the Post Office, Indian Affairs and Historic Sites Canada. He had a keen interest in history and had several hobbies, which included stamp collecting. Ross will be sadly missed by all for his sense of humour and good nature. The celebration of Ross's life will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2009, at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 - 13th Street S.W., Medicine Hat at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Nancy Cocks officiating. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Ross's name may be made to the Alberta Lung Association, PO Box 4700, Station South, Edmonton, Alberta T6E 9Z9.

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RAY IMESON
1948 - 2009
Mr. Stanley Raymond 'Ray' Imeson, beloved partner of Beth Chapeskie, passed away at his home in Medicine Hat on Thursday, January 8, 2009 at the age of 60 years. A service in Celebration of Ray's life will be held in Edmonton, AB. at a later date.

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MARGARET ELLEN IRWIN
1919 - 2004
Mrs. Margaret E. Irwin, wife of the late Mr. Thomas Irwin, passed away at the Valleyview Care Facility on Monday, October 11, 2004 at the age of 85 years. Margaret was born in Medicine Hat on July 10, 1919, a daughter to John and Edith McCallum. She was raised in Suffield, where her family maintained the local postal outlet in which she worked. She was a Chartered Member of the Eagles Club and was a member of Riverside Presbyterian Church and was previously active with the ladies group. Her interests included gardening in her younger years and watching NHL hockey on television. Marg will be remembered for her strong will and good sense of humor. She leaves to cherish her memory two children, Glenn (Carolyn) Irwin of Redcliff and Myrna (Kent) Owens of Medicine Hat; grandchildren, Tracy (Kevin) Balaneski and their children Kylee and Kiara; step-daughter, Charmaine Williams; one brother Jim McCallum of Medicine Hat and one sister Orpha (Stan) Yankowski of Russell, Manitoba and a niece, Arlene Banard and her family. Those wishing to, paid their respects at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 - 13th Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel on Thursday, October 14, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. with Dr. Robert Cruickshank and Reverend Diane Beach officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Marg's name may be made directly to the Alzheimer Society of the Palliser Health Region, 631 Prospect Drive S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4C2.

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