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Erna Wanda Jacober (nee Kleis), beloved wife of Harold Jacober of Medicine Hat, passed away on Monday, September 18th, 2017 at the age of 82 years. Erna also leaves to cherish her memory her two sons, Darrell (Anne) Jacober of Medicine Hat and Bradley (Barb) Jacober of Vernon, BC; four grandchildren (loves of her life), Lance (Darnyll) Jacober, Melissa Jacober (Landon Deelstra), Ashlee (Andrew) Dunham and Cindee (Terry) Hamilton; three great grandchildren, Jake Hamilton, Ethan Nitz-Jacober and Liam Dunham; two brothers, John (Lorna) Kleis and Bert (Evelyn) Kleis; two sisters, Audrey (Gordon) Newman and Lorraine Mayer; one brother-in-law, Elmer (Julia) Jacober; two sisters-in-law, Evelyn Boettcher and Marge Jacober; as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and many good friends. Erna was predeceased by her parents, Adam and Adelia Kleis; one brother, Edward Kleis; two sisters, Gertrude Kleis and Berta Bierback; her mother and father-in-law, Julius and Bertha Jacober; three brothers-in-law, Sam Bierback, Wilbur Boettcher, and Ruben Jacober; and two sisters-in-law, Penny Jacober and Joan Kleis. Erna was born in Medicine Hat on March 12th, 1935 where she was raised and educated. She married Harold H. Jacober on October 2nd, 1954. Before and after her marriage Erna began her employment as a sales clerk with Raber's, the Darling Dress Shop and the Betty Shoppe. She enjoyed sewing, baking, gardening and reading. Family and friends were very important to Erna. Her grandchildren were very special to her and she always tried to be fair to them all. The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Wong and his staff for the wonderful care Mom received over the years. We are also grateful to the staff on 6th West who treated Mom up until her passing. Your dedication was so appreciated. It was Erna's request that there be no viewing before cremation.

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