FRIDAY, September 23, 2022

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on September 23, 2022.

Butch Egeland

1948 – 2022

 It is with great sadness that the family of the late Butch Egeland announce that he said his last goodbye on Monday, September 19, 2022, surrounded by his family in Calgary at the age of 74 years.

 Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, September 22, 2022 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.

 The Burial Service will be held at the Ibbestad Lutheran Cemetery, one kilometre east of Range Road 182 on Township Road 154, northeast of Enchant, on Friday, September 23, 2022 at 11:30 A.M.

 The Funeral Service will be held at the Enchant Community Hall, 121 Center Street, Enchant on Friday, September 23, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com. 

 Besides his loving wife Wendy, Butch is survived by their four precious daughters Lori (Rob) Doerksen and their family Brandi, Lane and Dakota; Tami (Cody) Plumb and their family Chase and Torynn; Lisa Egeland; Kim (Cody) Dorin and their family Ty and Emersyn. He is  also survived by his siblings Taletta Dorchak, Maggie Egeland, Alma Osberg, Gordon (Carol) Egeland, Gladys Hagen and by his brother-in-law Charlie (Hazel) Woolford. He is adored by his grandpuppies and by many cherished nieces, nephews and friends.

 He was predeceased by his parents; his father-in-law Henry (Darleen) Woolford and mother-in-law Jean Woolford; brothers and sisters-in-law Carl (Gloria), Olai (Suzy), Art (Kathy) and Otto; brothers-in-law Orville Dorchak and Ray Osberg.

 Butch was born in Lethbridge on January 7, 1948 to Oscar and Anna Egeland, the youngest of ten children. He grew up on the original homestead at Circle Hill where he farmed and began ditchriding. He worked for the Bow River Irrigation District and St. Mary River and Taber Irrigation Districts. He drove faster on the ditchbanks than he did on the road. Butch did not like retirement.

 His love of sports started from an early age. As a kid, he played ball and skated with the neighbourhood. He played, coached and watched ball and hockey for years and became an even bigger fan when his grandkids started playing sports. Of course, the Calgary Flames was the only team to cheer for if you wanted to be a part of the family, even if you had to be bribed. 

 His other love was cattle and he enjoyed taking his family on bumpy rides through his cattle herd. This interest led to a second job as a custom processor at feedlots around southern Alberta for more than thirty five years. ‘Going branding’ made many special memories with his girls, sons-in-law and grandkids. He employed and influenced many young people over that period of time. 

 Hunting was something else Butch liked to do mostly because of the people he was with. This group has a long tradition of spending Thanksgiving together and doing the Hunters Hockey Draft which Butch actually won last year. He was looking forward to everyone being together and bragging about his win.

 His biggest love were his four daughters who were all so special to him, they brought home the sons he always wanted and then came the seven grandchildren who were such fun, watching all their activities, even figure skating and playing cards. Oh the fun and giggles he had beating everyone at cards with his uncanny luck. He had a great last weekend with grandkids and playing in a crib tournament with Lori.   

 “Thank you Butch – dad, gpa, brother, uncle, friend, teammate, coach and boss. We love you.  We miss you. We will continue the legacy you created.” 

 If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Butch name may be made directly to HALO Air Ambulance, 12 – 1 Airport Drive SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5G4 (http://www.haloairambulance.com).

 Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778. 

Casey Gouw Sr.

1940 – 2022

Casey Gouw Sr., beloved husband of Janet Gouw, passed away in Taber on Monday, September 19, 2022 at the age of 81 years.

Casey didn’t want harvest to be interrupted on his account and for this reason, a funeral service will be announced after harvest is finished. A private burial service will be held at the Taber Memorial Garden on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.

Besides his loving wife Janet, whom he shared his life with for over fifty eight years, he is survived by their four children, Casey (Tiffany) Gouw Jr. of Taber and family Taylor (Codi) Gouw (their children Grayson and Callen), Colton (Kiana) Gouw (their son Casen), Logan (Kassidy) Gouw (their son Dawson), Jayme (Mace) Perozak (their daughter Payden), Brandon Wolgen, Charlee Gouw and Ainsley Schweitzer; Kyle (Carla) Gouw of Taber and their family Lauren (Erwin) Claassen, Linden Gouw, Rachel Gouw and Cameron Gouw; Loralei (Ryan) Fujita of Taber and their family Kaden Fujita, Kole Fujita; Jolene (Billy) Wenbourne of Taber and their son Ace Wenbourne. He is also survived by his brothers Ed (Marion) Gouw, Jim Gouw, John (Weltje) Gouw and Bill (Mary) Gouw; sister Rosie (Klaas) Ten Have; brother-in-law Jake Elfring and by numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents Arie and Bastianje Gouw; brothers Jan Gouw, Arie Gouw and his sisters Audrey Vander Hoek and Toni Prins; brothers-in-law Jerry Vander Hoek and Arnold Prins; sisters-in-law Florence Gouw, Francis Gouw, Shirley Gouw and Alma Gouw. He was also predeceased by Janet’s parents Harry and Janet Taylor and her sister Harriet Elfring.

Casey was born in Barendrecht, Holland on December 26, 1940 to Arie and Bastianje Gouw. Growing up in the Netherlands until he was nine years old, left him with some faint memories of his childhood including living through WW II. He immigrated to Canada with his parents and nine siblings, settling in Magrath in 1951. He remembered his excitement upon arriving in Canada, the vastness of the land, with so much for a young boy to explore. At a young age he already had a love for the land, which continued to grow as he set out in his desire to be a farmer and own his own land.

In 1963, Casey met Janet Mae Taylor and they married on June 26, 1964 in Fort Macleod. Together, they worked side by side raising their family and establishing the business. He had humble beginnings working with his dad and brothers growing sugar beets and grain. He also worked as a hired hand for local farmers and became “farm foreman” on a couple of farms in the Taber area before he set out on his own venture. In 1986, Gouw Quality Onions was established with sons Casey and Kyle. He worked many long hours in the designing of specialized equipment for harvesting onions, not available on the market at the time. Among many of the creations he designed was an onion lifter and onion topper. In July 1998, he was granted a United States patent for his original creation of the onion topper. Another design was an automated green onion line built for Circle Produce in Calexico, Mexico. These achievements speak to Casey’s many innovations as a pioneer in the Onion Industry.

His two greatest passions in life were family and farming and not always in that order. There was never any doubt that he loved them both.

He loved and welcomed all new additions to his family. He was very proud of his four children. His fourteen grandchildren were his pride and joy and he had a special love for his five great grandchildren.

Casey was a man of few words. Determined, stubborn, innovative, resourceful, he would never give up until the problem was solved. He had a work ethic second to none, something that he endeavored to pass on to his kids and grandkids. His long hours working didn’t allow much time for hobbies, but when opportunity arose, he enjoyed fishing.

For the past thirty years he struggled with the pain and immobility of rheumatoid arthritis and multiple other health issues as of result of this chronic disease. He met those challenges with determination, strong will and a ‘never give up’ attitude.

Casey was loved by many and had a positive and lasting impact on those who knew him. May he rest in peace.

The family are sincerely grateful for the compassionate care given by the entire healthcare team at the Taber Health Centre, the Home Care team and the staff at the Coulee Medical Clinic.

If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Casey’s name may be made directly to the Taber and District Health Foundation, 4326 – 50 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1N9 (www.tdhf.ca), to the Arthritis Society, 393 University Avenue, Suite 1700, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1E6 (www.arthritis.ca) or to Diabetes Canada, Calgary and District Branch, 220, 6223 – 2 Street SE, Calgary, Alberta T2H 1J5 (www.diabetes.ca).

  Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone:

(403) 223-8778.

Hilmer Krueger

1935 – 2022

Mr. Hilmer Krueger of Lethbridge, common law spouse to Ms. Trautchen Krueger, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital, on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at the age of 87 years.

Hilmer Krueger was born in Hazenaw, West Prussia on February 23, 1935. After WW2 he & his brother Diethelm immigrated to Canada. Hilmer worked numerous jobs in and around Lethbridge. He was an orderly at Municipal hospital, cook, painter and road maintenance with the City of Lethbridge.

He is survived by Trautchen Krueger, his sons Mark (Corrie) Krueger and David Krueger, his grandchildren Tyler & Randy Krueger. As well as his sister Ursel Stapelfeldt, brother-in-law Emil Dorok and sisters-in-law Adele Oglesby, Tatlita Andrejcsik and Olga Krueger. He was predeceased by his son Peter Krueger July 11, 2001, his parents and numerous brothers and sisters.

He will be missed by his extended family and friends.

A Visitation will be held at 12:00 pm, on Monday, September 26, 2022 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610, 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta.

A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm, on Monday, September 26, 2022 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610, 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Pastor Lee Loveridge, officiating. To watch the service via livestream, please go to https://www.mbfunerals. com/obituary/Hilmer-Krueger and scroll to the bottom of the obituary page to find the link.

Interment will follow at Royal View Cemetery.

Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

Leonard Mike Luchansky

Celebration of Life

will be held September 24th for family and friends. We will gather at the Diamond City Community Hall from 2 – 4 pm.

I encourage all who knew dad to attend and share their stories as how Dad touched their lives.

REIMER

With heaviness of heart we announce that KAREN ANN REIMER, beloved wife of the late Ben Reimer, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Friday, December 4, 2020 at the age of 75 years.

A Celebration of Karen’s Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. with Patrick Siedlecki officiating.

A private Family Interment will be held.

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

SPITZKE

DAPHNE (IAN WILLIAM) SPITZKE, beloved child of Larry Spitzke and Pam Gale, passed away in Lethbridge, AB on September 8, 2022, at the age of 25 years.

Along with her parents, she is lovingly remembered by her brother, Colin, grandmother, Valerie Gale, as well as her sister, Elizabeth (Nanaimo, BC) and an extended family of aunts, uncles and cousins.

Daphne was predeceased by her grandparents, Leo and Marian Spitzke (Minitonas, MB) and Alan Gale (Nipawin, SK), and by her aunt, Margaret Spitzke (Winnipeg, MB).

Born and raised in Lethbridge, Daphne attended Montessori pre-school and kindergarten, École Agnes Davidson, Gilbert Paterson Middle School and LCI. Artistically and musically talented, as an adolescent she was a gifted guitarist, and a dedicated bass guitar player in the Shocked Standards band.

Daphne was a kind, thoughtful, generous, loving daughter and friend, gone far too soon, and is greatly missed.

Cremation has taken place at Cornerstone; no service is planned at this time.

Please consider making a memorial donation in her honour to Kids Help Phone, (www.kids helpphone.ca), CAMH (www.camh.ca), or a charity of your choice.

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

STEADMAN, James

1945-2022

Jim Steadman passed away in Lethbridge with family by his side on Tuesday, Sept 13, 2022 at the age of 77 years.

Jim was the loving father of Cathy (Bruce) Cousins of Victoria BC and Kelly (Coreen) Steadman of Lethbridge AB. He is ‘Grandpa Jim’ to Sabrina, Neil and Robin Cousins, and ‘Papa’ to Avery and Lyle Steadman. Jim is survived by cousins, niece, nephews, his sister Shirley and close nephew Glen Schiltroth. He was predeceased by his mother Winnie, father Bill and sister Anne.

Jim moved from Flin Flon MB in his early 20’s and began a lifetime career as a professional truck driver. He worked in the industry long enough to joke that he was one of the first ice-road truckers. He retired with over 30 years of service at just his most recent job, having driven more than 4 million miles’ accident free. His sense of adventure included off-road 4-wheel driving, snowmobiling, Harley’s and seeing what was over the next hill or around the next corner.

Jim was a kind, thoughtful, generous man who was quick to lend a hand. He was a great storyteller, with a quick wit and sense of humour, the laughter will be dearly missed.

Those wishing to honour Jim are encouraged to take a friend out for coffee to share stories and a laugh; take that fishing trip; go on an adventure.

At Jim’s request, no formal service will be held. A private family gathering will instead take place at a later date.

To share condolences, please

visit http://www.generationsfh.ca

Siegfried Stein

1927 – 2022

Siegfried (Sieg) Stein of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Isobel, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital of an abdominal aortic aneurysm on August 11, 2022 at the age of 95 years.

Sieg was born in Puente de Vallecas, Madrid, Spain on August 4, 1927, to Leopold and Magdalene Stein. At two years of age, he moved to Germany. He went to military school and at age 17 was sent to war. He was taken prisoner by the British where he was billeted in Scotland until 1948. There he met his wife Isobel in Dundee, Scotland, and they were married in September 1951.

In November 1954 Sieg and Isobel immigrated to Canada, landing in Montreal, and took a three-day train ride to Lethbridge. They built a home in Coaldale where they resided until they moved to Lethbridge in 2016. Sieg worked for Art Batty Construction as a truck driver until 1963, when he bought a gravel truck and worked as an owner/operator in road construction until his retirement at age 65.

In his younger years, Sieg enjoyed skiing, camping, hiking and travelling to Scotland, Germany, Mexico, Texas and Hawaii. Sieg was a long-time member of the German Canadian Club and their shooting group.

Sieg was predeceased by his parents Leopold and Magdalene Stein, his brother Bodo Stein, and his son-in-law Fred Pries. He is survived by his wife Isobel Stein, his children Maria Pries, Dorothy (Dot) Stein, Siegfried Stein and Marianne Sheets, his grandchildren, OJ, Geoff, Colin, Keith, Ryan, Shane, Kevin, Megan, Carmen, Nola and Travis, and his great-grandchildren, Carter, Sullivan, Brady, Ophelia, Daphne and Norah.

Cremation entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.

There will be a Come and Go Celebration of Life from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Friday, September 30, 2022, in the Anton’s Ballroom, Sandman Signature Lethbridge Lodge, 320 Scenic Drive S, Lethbridge.

Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

ROSLYN VAN DE POLDER

1944 – 2022

It is with sad news that we announce the passing of Roslyn van de Polder, on Friday, September 16, 2022, 3:25 pm in the afternoon with her daughter Karen, and her husband Jay by her side. The Doctors and Nurses made her very comfortable in the final stages.

She leaves behind her daughter, 2 grand daughters and a lot of friends as well as relatives in Montreal, where she was born.

She will be missed by all of us, but she is now at peace at 78 years old.

I still love her and always will – Her husband Dennis.

WILLIAM WHITE

(1927-2022)

Mr. William Alfred White of Bellevue, Alberta was called home to be with our Lord and Saviour on September 18, 2022 while at the Crowsnest Pass Health Care Centre. Bill was blessed with 94 years of a full and glorious life.

He is survived by his wife, Eileen White of Bellevue; his children, Coleen, Rob (Erin), Kevin, Faye (Keith), Roger (Valerie) and Albert (Leanne); his grandchildren, Shelley (David), Troy (Becky), Seamus (Teale), Seanade (Riley), Liam (Kate), Jordyn, Sonya, David, Vicki (Ron), Michael (Felicia), Tim, Jason (Sky), Ashley, Madison, Tyler, Todd, Tanner and Keegan; his great grandchildren, Alisha (Kaylon), Christian (Shelby), Braelynn, Kale, William, Jonah, Alaina, Charlee, Evelyn, Brianna, Easton, Wynter, Autumn, James, Jeremy (Anna), Sage, Dominic, Lexi and Kejing; his great, great grandchildren, Kolten, Evalynn, Chase, Olivia, Reid and Avery; his extended family and the multitude of friends that he made throughout his lifetime.

He was predeceased by his wife, Doreen; his daughter, Sharon; his siblings, Gloria, Richard, BettyAnn and Allen; his parents, Alfred and Elizabeth; and his son-in-law, Moe Lazarowich.

A public Visitation to pay respects and support the family will occur on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 7pm at Fantin’s Funeral Chapel in Blairmore.

The Memorial Service celebrating Bill’s life will be held on Sunday, September 25, 2022 at 2pm at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Blairmore with dear friend Pastor Al Robinson presiding. Interment will follow the luncheon in the Hillcrest Union Cemetery. Donations in memory may be directed towards the Crowsnest Lake Bible Camp (PO Box 250 Coleman, AB T0K 0M0), or to Prayer Canada (PO Box 581 Brockville, ON K6V 5V7).

Condolences may be registered at http://www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca.

Fantin’s Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements.

(403) 562-8555

YOUNG

It is with great sadness that we have to say “see you” to SCOTT WALKER YOUNG. He passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, August 22, 2022 with his best friend Jody Laursen by his side.

A Celebration of Scott’s Life will be held at THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, 2410 – 28 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. with Bishop Nelson Stonehocker officiating. A “meet the family” will be held from 12:30 P.M. to 1:00 P.M.

To send a condolence, please visit

http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

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