1938 ~ IVARSON ~ 2015

Marlene Lorna Ivarson, beloved wife of Kenneth “Ken” Ivarson of Medicine Hat, passed away on Tuesday, August 11th, 2015 at the age of 77 years. Marlene also leaves to cherish her memory her children, Earl Ivarson of Kelowna, British Columbia, Marj (Rick) Breisnes of Estevan, Saskatchewan and Colette (Lorne) Stuart of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan; seven grandchildren, Jessie Ivarson (Steven Soroka), Chelsea Ivarson (Adam Pendleton), Colby (Kim) Bay, Michael Breisnes, Stacey (Corey) Dornian, Alisha Lloyd (Jody Lussier) and Amber (Cody) Betham; eight great- grandchildren, Ethan, Logan, Kaydra, Kiera, Kaysen, Emma, Ava and Emily; three brothers, Vern (Norma) Erickson, Arvid (Doreen) Erickson and Orlynn Erickson; one sister, Ardis Lamb; one sister-in-law, Irene (Marlin) Wenstad; special people, Ken Lloyd and Wendy Lueke; special friend, Louise Wickstrom; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Marlene was predeceased by her parents, George and Elsie Erickson; one brother-in-law, Stuart Lamb; and in-laws, Jorgen (Katie) Ivarson. Marlene’s memory will be forever cherished by her family and friends. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Saturday, August 15th, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Jerald Daniels officiating. Memorial gifts in Marlene’s memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, Medicine Hat & District Branch, 102, 73 – 7th Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1J2 or to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation, 124, 430 – 6th Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 2S8. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Marlene Ivarson. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to

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