1924 – BERRETH – 2018

Violet Berreth of Medicine Hat passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, October 19th, at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital at the age of 94. She was predeceased by her husband, Daniel in 2014. Left to cherish her memory is her loving child, Richard (Marilyn) Berreth of Redcliff, three granddaughters and six great-grandchildren: Gizelle (Duane) Rees and their children McKenna & Davyn of Airdrie; Dorlisa (Tyler) Prior and their children Adelynn & Jaren of Medicine Hat; Richelle Berreth, her daughters Isabelle and Abigail, and her partner Corey Dunsing of Carstairs; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and her Toy Poodle, Ginger.

Violet was born in Piapot, Saskatchewan on August 17, 1924, and was raised in a family of 6. She was predeceased by her parents Harvey and Lilly, her brothers, Lloyd and Alvin (Sam) and sisters Edith Gerrish, Dorothy Elderkin and Edna Baker.

Violet attended Piapot School and married Daniel Berreth in Medicine Hat on January 11, 1943. She worked as a seamstress while Daniel managed the farm. In 1937, Violet was handicapped by complications from measles and had mobility issues throughout her life. Violet was an avid hockey fan and closely followed the Medicine Hat Tigers and the Edmonton Oilers. She enjoyed sewing and knitting, perch fishing, and traveling across Canada and the U.S. with her family, training and racing thoroughbred horses. Winter racing in Arizona provided relief from the Canadian winters.

Violet was a very caring and loving individual with strong faith and always thought of others and their needs. She was a loyal caregiver to her sisters, Edith and Edna. She will be missed by her family and friends and many great memories and stories will be shared in the years ahead.

A time of Remembrance for family and close friends will be held in the spring at the Piapot Cemetery, Piapot Saskatchewan. Memorial gifts in Violet’s memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 340 A Maple Ave SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 7L5. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com subject heading Violet Berreth.