1928 ~ IRMARD NICKEL ~ 2021

Irmgard “Irma” Nickel of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of Ernst “Ernie” Nickel passed away on Thursday, December 23rd, 2021 at the age of 93 years. She also leaves to cherish her memory her five children, Arnie (Gladys) Nickel, Linda (Jim) Spear, Irvin (Irmie) Nickel, Trudy (Bob) Reimer, and Debbie (Mark) Penner; grandchildren, Richard (Bre’el) Nickel and their children Benjamin and Joelle, Chris (Cassie) Nickel and their children, Jayde, Beck and Vann, Scott (Erica) Spear, Stacy (Kelsey) Jamieson and their children, Hayden and McKenna, Ronalee (Josh) Goertz and their children, Logan and Isla, Shelby (Tracey) Nickel and their children, Jack and Jesse, Stephanie (Ryan) Strang and their children, Thomas and Loa, Becky (Andrew) Heidebrecht and their children, Emily and Zachary, Nathan (Hannah) Penner and their children, Hazel and Ollie, Kurtis (Alli) Penner and their children, Gavin, Lucy and Quinn, Nolan (Tiana) Penner and their son, Leo, and Sydney (Ryan) Page and their children, Willow, Dakota and Briar; sister, Lennie Koop; as well as many nieces and nephews. Irma was predeceased by her parents, Jacob and Luise Janzen and her sister, Elsie Zacharias. Irma was born on January 10th, 1928 in Harris, SK. She met Ernie as a young woman and they were married on December 28th, 1948, in Rosemary, AB. Within a few years they moved and homesteaded to the Seven Persons area where they raised their family. Their farm became a hub for family, friends and church gatherings. Family and friends were Irma’s passion and delight. She especially loved babies and was thrilled by visits with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A loving mother, grandmother and homemaker, she was a marvelous cook, a great hostess, as well as a skilled guitar player. She frequently filled the home with the sound of music. Irma loved holidays and was especially fond of Christmas. In her later years, as she found more time, Irma enjoyed gardening and was pleased to be able to cultivate and nurture her own orchids. During the last passing years of her life, Irma would have wonderful moments of brightness and clarity and was able to still receive joy from the simpler pleasures in life. She relished all the moments made available to her and was pleased with such modest things as a simple ice cream cone. Irma will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her. Thanks to the caring staff at Riverview Care Center. They became a second family to Irma and Ernie. The family is very grateful to everyone there who played such an important role in the last five years of Irma‘s life. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Friday, December 31st, 2021 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. The Private Funeral Service will be held at Crestwood Mennonite Brethren Church, on Saturday, January 1st, 2022 with Pastor Art Hildebrand officiating. Family and friends are welcome to participate via livestream by logging on to www.saamis.com and joining the live webcast on Irma’s memorial page at the above date at 12:55 pm. A virtual guest book is available on the livestream page for those participating remotely. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Irma Nickel. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to

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