1931 ~ SCHWABE ~ 2015

Mary Agnes Schwabe of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late John Schwabe, passed away on Friday, November 6th, 2015 at the age of 84 years. Mary leaves to cherish her memory four children, Rodney (Cassie), Tim (Rose Doll), Shelley (Ed) Plante, and Merrill (Lee) Green; five grandchildren, Lisa (Jesse) Kuzik, Ed Plante (Tannis Seitz), Marcel Plante (Jenn Short), Jim Plante, and Travis Green; four step grandchildren, Barb, Robert, Jamie, and Diana; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Otto Hoffman; three sisters, Alma Smith, Clara (Ian) McGill, and Martha Carlyle; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Mary was predeceased by her husband, John; her parents, Theodore and Mary Hoffman; four brothers, Emil, Albert, Walter and Ernie Hoffman; and one sister, Hilda Weir. Mary was born and raised in Medicine Hat, the youngest in a family of ten. On May 22 of 1954, she married John Schwabe and they farmed in the Longfellow District. They resided there until retiring to Medicine Hat in the summer of 1995. She enjoyed camping, bowling and listening to Bob Ridley’s Tigers Hockey. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her family and friends. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Saturday, November 14th, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Jim Bredeson officiating. Interment will follow in the family plot at Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Mary’s memory may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Mary Schwabe. 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