BRIAN ELLE

BRIAN ELLE
Brian Elle of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of Angela, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with lung cancer on Monday, October 21, 2024, at the age of 71 years.
Brian was born in Medicine Hat on June 5, 1953, the youngest of five siblings. He grew up on the family farm in the Golden Prairie area surrounded by aunts, uncles and cousins. After moving to Medicine Hat when he was 15 and graduating from Crescent Heights High School, Brian tried his hand at pipeline installation, as an electrician’s apprentice and in the retail clothing industry. He then found his passion in financial services. Along with Ingrid and Les, Brian became a founding partner in Capital Strategies. He spent many years working with individuals and families in Alberta to build and protect their financial goals.
Besides his loving wife Angela, Brian is survived by children Peter (Jaclyn Smith) Grosset, Elizabeth Grosset, and Victoria (Jamie) Lees. Grandchildren Hanna, Hailee, Emilie, Brandon, Sarah, Jenna and Charlotte and Greatgrandchildren Draydin, Matteo and Marley. Sisters Leona Herter and family and Linda Horton and family. Brother Ron (Lynda) Elle and family; brothers-in-law Terry Pettijohn, Tim (Kathy) Scherger and Robert (Sandra) Scherger and their families; sister-in-law Brenda Scherger and family, as well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Brian was predeceased by his parents Albert and Mary Elle, his parents-in-law Peter and Betty Scherger, his sister Bernice Kunz, brothers-in-law Lloyd Herter, Jerry Kunz, Jay Horton and Patrick Scherger. Brian is also survived by a stepdaughter Stephanie Aldred.
Brian’s family wishes to thank the caring Staff on 5W and the amazing people at St. Joseph’s Home, Carmel Hospice for the tender care that he received. Those who wish to pay their respects may do so 30 minutes prior to the funeral service which will be held in the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTRE on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Miles Gaffney officiating. The service will be live streamed. Please visit Brian’s obituary page on our website for the link. Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery. Those who wish to make a donation in Brian’s name may do so to St. Joseph’s Home, Carmel Hospice To leave a message of condolence you may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.

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