In Memory of

Hilda

Martha

Schimpf

(Hofer)

Obituary for Hilda Martha Schimpf (Hofer)

Hilda Schimpf of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Harold Schimpf, passed away on Monday, September 21st, 2015 at the age of 91 years. Hilda leaves to cherish her memory her three children, Dwight Schimpf (Lauranne Lepine), Elaine (Dale Glasier) Hausauer and Larry Schimpf; six grandchildren, Nola, Chris (Sheri), Brad (Shawn), Tammy (Dallas), Ryan (Lina) and Kaitlyn; eight great-grandchildren; one brother, Edgar (Olga) Hofer; one sister, Erna Stern; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Hilda was predeceased by her husband, Harold; her parents, Jacob and Magdalena Hofer; one grandson, Nathan Schimpf; and one brother, Jake Hofer. Hilda was born in Neudorf, Russia on February 2nd, 1924 and was raised in Burstall, Saskatchewan. She married Harold Schimpf on October 25th, 1947 and they farmed in the Estuary and Burstall areas until 1958 when they relocated to the Medicine Hat area. Hilda and Harold continued to farm until 1995 and then moved into Medicine Hat to retire. Hilda was an active member and volunteer at Memorial Evangelical Church for 46 years. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, and cooking.