Betty Hagemann
Posted Oct 5, 2018 | 8:31 PM by SaamisMFC
Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Hagemann passed away at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at the age of 66 years, with her family by her side. Betty leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of 37 years, Owen of Medicine Hat; her son, Adam of Medicine Hat; her daughter, Amy of Brooks; her brothers, Larry (Connie) of Estevan, SK, Willis (Cheryl) of Moose Jaw, SK and Ken (Susan) of Regina, SK; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Andrew and Emily Wingert of Estevan, SK. Betty was born on October 29, 1951 in Estevan, SK. She attended elementary school in Outram, SK, and graduated from high school in Torquay, SK. After completing her Bachelor of Education degree at the University of Regina, she taught in Estevan, SK; Moose Jaw, SK; and Medicine Hat, AB. On July 4, 1981, she married Owen Hagemann and they were blessed with two children, Adam (1982) and Amy (1986). She devoted her life to her children and various activities that they were involved in. In June of 2008, after 37 years of dedication to the profession she was so passionate about, Betty retired from teaching. Betty enjoyed baking and cooking for her family. She was an avid hockey fan and loved to attend the Tiger’s games. Betty cherished her family trips to cheer on team Canada at the World Junior Hockey Championships, especially her trips to the Czech Republic and Russia. She enjoyed volunteering with organizations like the CWL, Food Bank, and Core Association. She looked forward to her gatherings with the Medicine Hat and District Retired Teachers’ Association. Betty’s best nights were spent relaxing with a dog or two on her lap. Vigil Rites (Prayers) will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at HOLY FAMILY PARISH, 1451 Strachan Road SE, on Friday, October 5th, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. with Father Iqbal Khurshid Celebrant. A Private Interment will follow in at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Betty’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society Alberta/NWT Division, Suite 200, 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 2P5. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Betty Hagemann.
- Date : 2018-09-29
- Location : Medicine Hat, Alberta