1920 ~ STOCK ~ 2015
Posted: August 27th, 2015
Robert Stock passed away on Tuesday, August 25th, 2015 at the age of 94 years and 8 months in the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital with his family by his side. Robert leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Julia (Staudt); three daughters, Marlene (Archie) Sackman, Gloria (Ross) Fitzpatrick, and Bev (Helmut) Henschke; five grandchildren, Taralie and Troy (Sandy) Fitzpatrick, Cindy Lutz, Jennifer and Bob Henschke; two great- grandchildren, Kayla and Austen Fitzpatrick; one brother, Edward (Helen†) Stock; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Robert was predeceased by his parents, Jacob and Fredericka Stock; three brothers, Emil (Natalia), Bill (Katie) and Otto (Viola); and four sisters, Mildred (Gottlieb) Werth, Freda (Oscar) Reiling, Lillie (John) Schwab, and Mary (Jack) Schafer. Robert was born on December 5th, 1920 on the family farm at Richmound, Saskatchewan, where he spent a lifetime dedicated to his family and farm. They retired and moved to Medicine Hat in October of 1978. Robert enjoyed playing cards and visiting with his many family and friends. His wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were his pride and joy. Robert was always a faithful, dedicated worshipper at Victory Lutheran Church. His family would like to thank the nursing staff on 5East and 6West for the wonderful compassionate care they gave to our family and daddy during his hospital stay. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Friday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and at VICTORY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2793 Southview Drive SE, on Saturday from 2:00 to 2:55 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at VICTORY LUTHERAN CHURCH on Saturday, August 29th, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. with Reverend Jim Bredesen officiating. Interment will follow in the Family Plot at Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Robert’s memory may be made to Medicine Hat & District Health Foundation, Palliative Care Unit, 666 – 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6, or to the Victory Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 2793 Southview Drive SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1B 2H1. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Robert Stock. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, “The Chapel in the Park”, locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599
Thinking of all of you all at this time. Keep pleasant memories close at hand.