1935 ~ JACK WIST ~ 2017

Jacob “Jack” Wist passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 17th, 2017 at Sunnyside Nursing Home. Jack, as known by most, leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 59 years, Annamary “Ann” Wist; two children, Pauline Garcia of Texas and Patrick (Lynn) Wist of Medicine Hat; six grandchildren, Stacey, Crystal, Cordell (Megan) Kalmring all of Texas, Chantelle (Mark) Kalmring, Danielle Wist, Jake (Rachel) Wist all of Medicine Hat; seven great grandchildren, Grayson, Ryler and Keaton all of Medicine Hat, Kanton, Landry, Lane and James (JW) all of Texas; three brothers, Val (Margaret), Adam (Beverly) and Peter (Vi) Wist all of Medicine Hat; two sisters, Kay Besplug of Leader, Saskatchewan and Lorraine (Armon) Sequin of Medicine Hat; sister-in-law, Madaline Wist of Medicine Hat. He also leaves to cherish his memory his brothers and sisters-in-law, Harley & Pauline Berg, Catherine Desjarlais, Lew & Sue Buettner, Gary & Alberta Buettner, Balzer & Elsie Buettner; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and four aunts all of Medicine Hat. Jack was predeceased by his parents, Leon and Magdalina Wist; one brother, Nelson; his in-laws, Joseph Buettner and Margaret Sehn; one sister-in-law, Teresa Drudy; two brothers-in-law, Richard Drudy and Peter Buettner; and son-in-law, Eduardo Garcia. The family would like to thank Dr. Ruzycki and the caring staff at Sunnyside Nursing Home. Vigil Rites (Prayers) will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Wednesday, September 20th, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at HOLY FAMILY PARISH, 1451 Strachan Road SE, on Thursday, September 21st, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. with Father Philip Le, Celebrant. A private interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Jack’s memory may be made to the Parkinson Society of Southern Alberta, 101 – 928 Allowance Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, AB, T1A 3G7. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Jack Wist. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to

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