RAYMOND STABLER

RAYMOND (RAY) STABLER February 16, 1932 – December 14, 2022 God granted Ray’s last wish. Ray is reunited with the love of his life Hedwig and his two sons Wesley and Ricky. He was also predeceased by his parents Reinhold and Molly Stabler and a brother and sister who died in infancy. Ray has left a legacy of love for life and his family. Ray leaves to mourn his daughter Grace, grandson Jesse (Chrystal) and great grandchildren Eliana and Forrest. Born and raised in Burstall Ray grew up helping on the family farm. Farming was his life. Once a farmer…always a farmer…was one of his favourite sayings. In 1953, he married Hedy and they started their life together. In 1961, they built a new Beaver Lumber home on the family homestead to raise their family. Ray enjoyed farming with his Dad and his sons. After his sons’ death, Grace became his right hand girl on the farm. Ray was active in the community of Burstall. He enjoyed curling, bowling, fishing, playing pool and cards on Saturday nights. He was a member of the men’s choir and an Usher at the Burstall Evangelical Church. Ray loved to socialize with family and friends. In 1997, Ray and Hedy retired to Medicine Hat and enjoyed their new community. Ray continued to curl until he was 80 years young, was a member of the German Harmony Club and Kiwanis Club. Ray and Hedy enjoyed travelling in their RV, bus tours, cruises and trips to Germany to visit Hedy’s family. Ray and Hedy moved to Saskatoon in 2014 to be closer to Grace. They were welcomed and were known as the “Love Birds”. They enjoyed their outings to the theatre, river cruises, parks and the local German club. After Hedy’s death, Ray’s dementia progressed and he moved to Oliver Lodge in 2018. Ray enjoyed his new home and was well received and taken good care of by the staff. He maintained his sense of humour and teasing. He played cribbage & solitaire with Grace while enjoying his chocolate milkshake. He knew his family to the end. A celebration of Ray’s life will be held at Hillcrest Church in Medicine Hat Saturday March 4-2023 at 11:00 am with Rev. Michael Deibert. Lunch to follow. Private family interment. In lieu of flowers, honour Ray’s memory to the charity of your choice.