Obituary - John Dunn

Mr. John Thomas Dunn, of Medicine Hat, passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Thursday, March 23, 2006 at the age of 82 years. John's memory will be cherished by his three children, Donna (Tony) Van Waes, Nancy Bitz, John (Marilyn) Dunn; grandchildren, Nelson (Melissa) Van Waes, Vanessa (Cliff) deMello, Michael Van Waes (Jamie), Amanda (Ken) Balaz, Ryan Dunn, as well as one sister-in-law, Alice Burko of Langley, B.C. and one nephew, Verne Deans of Edmonton, AB. He was predeceased by his first wife, Olive; his second wife, Irene, as well as one nephew, Glenn Deans. John was born in Medicine Hat on May 29, 1923. John received his education at the Whitla Prairie School and the Bow Island High School. After marrying Olive, he enjoyed the next five years in Medicine Hat. John then moved to Whitla where he farmed for the next 20 years before retiring back to Medicine Hat. Upon his return, he worked a number of years as door security for the Elks Club. He became a resident of the Good Samaritan Facility shortly before his passing, and the family are very appreciative of the excellent care he received during his brief stay. John enjoyed hunting, fishing, music, animals and cards, especially smear. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 - 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Monday, March 27, 2006, between 8:30 P.M and 10:00 P.M. The Funeral Service will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, March 28, 2006, at 10:30 A.M. with Reverend Loren Hosfield officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to the Alberta Foundation for Diabetes Research, 12834 - 163 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5V 1K6.