1928 ~ PETERSON ~ 2015

Bernice Gwendolyne Peterson of Medicine Hat, passed away on Tuesday, November 10th, 2015 at the age of 87 years. Bernice was predeceased by her husband, Clifford, in 1995; her parents, Dave and Alice Belbeck; her sister, Lucetta and niece Shirley Jennifer; and her brother, Calvin (Marg). Bernice leaves to cherish her memory her children, Linda (Norman) Rieger, Dale Peterson, and Alec Peterson; her grandchildren, Paula (Sean), Kellie, Michael (Anne), Sheila (Rafeal), Lisa, Ryan (Nadia), and Derek; ten great-grandchildren with one on the way; one sister, Shirley (Joe) Pacholko and their children, Rick (Kim) and Dave (Cathy). Bernice was born on April 1st, 1928 in Weyburn, Saskatchewan. She married Clifford on April 14th, 1949 and they had three children. They later moved to Medicine Hat where Bernice continued to reside until the time of her passing. Bernice loved doing handwork, reading, gardening and traveling. Family was very important to her and she loved nothing better than having her friends over for “happy hour”. Bernice will be greatly missed by her family and friends. A Private Graveside Service will be held at Hillside Cemetery. A Come and Go Luncheon will be held at the SAAMIS CREEKSIDE CENTRE, #11 Dunmore Road SE, on Monday, November 16th, 2015 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Memorial gifts in Bernice’s memory may be made to the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre, 666 – 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Bernice Peterson. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to

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