Obituary for Betty Wiedemann
Betty Wiedemann of Medicine Hat, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 20th, 2023 at the age of 95 years. Betty leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Judy (Wayne) Knight and Wayne’s daughters, April (Steve) Townsend and Anisa (Darren) Harper and their children, Jake Harper and Aniko Harper; son, Roger (Jeet) Wiedemann, Roger’s children, Sandon (Annie) Wiedemann, Jayde (Jenna) Wiedemann and their children, Abbie Wiedemann and Ethan Wiedemann, Laiton (Anne-Marie) Wiedemann and their children, Eilanna Wiedemann and Lincoln Wiedemann, as well as Roger’s children’s mother, Judy Pederson; Jeet’s children, Shayne (Nicole) Baker and their children, Ry Baker and Mia Baker and Sasha (Will) Simpson; daughter, Joan (Bill) Glockner and their children, Elizabeth Heckkner and her children, Sunny Heckkner and Donovan Heckkner and their dad, Kirk Heckkner, and Steven Glockner and his children, William Glockner and Eva Glockner; granddaughter, Rachel Wiedemann (Isaiah) and Rachel’s mom, Nancy Riehl; and son, Barry (Loreen) Wiedemann and their daughter, Jennifer (Ryan) Matt and their children, Roan Matt, Jackson Matt and Aiden Matt, son, Loring (Katelyn) Wiedemann and their daughter, Charlotte Wiedemann, and son Victor, (Erika) Wiedemann; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Betty was predeceased by her parents, Francis “Frank” and Susan Clarke; loving husband, Victor Wiedemann; son, Greg Wiedemann; siblings, James (Bernice) Clarke, William (Ruth) Clarke, John (Mora) Clarke, Donald Clarke, Dorothy (William) Gilmer and Harvey (Doreen) Clarke; Steven Glockner’s wife, Anastasia Glockner; and great-granddaughter, Sophie Glockner.
Betty was born on August 17, 1928, in Froude, SK, the youngest of Frank and Susan Clarke’s seven children. During Betty’s elementary years the family resided in several small Saskatchewan towns, including Trossachs, Hazenmore, and Limerick. Following high school, Betty attended the Normal School in Moose Jaw, SK, in order to receive her teaching credentials. In 1947, her parents moved to Irvine, AB. Betty taught school in Limerick, SK, and Maple Creek, SK for two years before continuing her education at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, SK. It was during her years attending university, that she had the occasion to meet Victor Wiedeman, a resident of Irvine, AB and they were married in 1949 in his hometown at the Peace United Church. The young couple kept busy tending to the Wiedemann store and building their family, raising five children. Betty loved her husband, her kids, and her family above all else. Every year they would drive the RV out to the West Coast to fish for Salmon and visit their extended family. Sunday dinners were standard practice and Betty always had ice cream sandwiches, chocolate chip cookies or her famous “Good for You” cookies for everyone to enjoy.
Betty returned to teaching at the school in Irvine, AB, in 1968. Three years later, Victor sold his shares in the Wiedemann store but kept busy with Betty tending to their small farm where they raised Charolais cattle, collected honey, and sold queen bees. Some years later, they moved to Medicine Hat and in 1988 Betty retired from teaching. Victor and Betty set out to travel in their retirement. In 1989, they travelled to China and they arrived at Tiannamen square a day before the uprising . As a result of the civil unrest, they were secretly escorted out of China by ship. They had no idea of the political state that they had been in until they were well out of China. This did not discourage Betty’s love for travel and she was fortunate to visit Brazil, Europe, Disneyland, Disney World, Hawaii, Mexico, and many other destinations in her life.
Betty was a faithful woman who loved her Lord, church, and community. She attended the Irvine Peace United Church and was a member of their UCW. Following their move to Medicine Hat, Betty attended the Fifth Avenue Church, now known as the Fifth Avenue Memorial United Church, and became an active member of the UCW there.
In her spare time, Betty enjoyed her walks. In later years, she learned how to swim and with Victor, they would swim lengths daily at Crestwood pool. In her afternoons, Betty liked to watch her daily soaps. She was fond of listening to music CD’s while solving a word search or Sudoku puzzle. She enjoyed reading, especially when she had the opportunity to read to her grandchildren. Betty’s door was always open and she was usually up for a game of crib or hand and foot.
After Victor passed away in 1990, Betty remained in their home until she moved to Chinook Village in 2012. As her health began to fail, she moved to Meadowlands, then to Masterpiece, and then finally to Good Samaritans. She was a wise and kind soul and a true and steadfast friend.
Betty’s Memorial Service will be held at Fifth Avenue Memorial United Church, 476 - 4th Street SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0K6, on Saturday, January 13th, 2024 at 1:00 pm with Rev. Dave Pollard officiating. If unable to attend, family and friends are welcome to participate via livestream by logging on to www.saamis.com and joining the live webcast on Betty’s memorial page at the above date and time. A virtual guest book is available on the livestream page for those participating remotely. In lieu of flowers, gifts in Betty's memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, AB T2E 2P5. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Betty Wiedemann.
Betty was born on August 17, 1928, in Froude, SK, the youngest of Frank and Susan Clarke’s seven children. During Betty’s elementary years the family resided in several small Saskatchewan towns, including Trossachs, Hazenmore, and Limerick. Following high school, Betty attended the Normal School in Moose Jaw, SK, in order to receive her teaching credentials. In 1947, her parents moved to Irvine, AB. Betty taught school in Limerick, SK, and Maple Creek, SK for two years before continuing her education at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, SK. It was during her years attending university, that she had the occasion to meet Victor Wiedeman, a resident of Irvine, AB and they were married in 1949 in his hometown at the Peace United Church. The young couple kept busy tending to the Wiedemann store and building their family, raising five children. Betty loved her husband, her kids, and her family above all else. Every year they would drive the RV out to the West Coast to fish for Salmon and visit their extended family. Sunday dinners were standard practice and Betty always had ice cream sandwiches, chocolate chip cookies or her famous “Good for You” cookies for everyone to enjoy.
Betty returned to teaching at the school in Irvine, AB, in 1968. Three years later, Victor sold his shares in the Wiedemann store but kept busy with Betty tending to their small farm where they raised Charolais cattle, collected honey, and sold queen bees. Some years later, they moved to Medicine Hat and in 1988 Betty retired from teaching. Victor and Betty set out to travel in their retirement. In 1989, they travelled to China and they arrived at Tiannamen square a day before the uprising . As a result of the civil unrest, they were secretly escorted out of China by ship. They had no idea of the political state that they had been in until they were well out of China. This did not discourage Betty’s love for travel and she was fortunate to visit Brazil, Europe, Disneyland, Disney World, Hawaii, Mexico, and many other destinations in her life.
Betty was a faithful woman who loved her Lord, church, and community. She attended the Irvine Peace United Church and was a member of their UCW. Following their move to Medicine Hat, Betty attended the Fifth Avenue Church, now known as the Fifth Avenue Memorial United Church, and became an active member of the UCW there.
In her spare time, Betty enjoyed her walks. In later years, she learned how to swim and with Victor, they would swim lengths daily at Crestwood pool. In her afternoons, Betty liked to watch her daily soaps. She was fond of listening to music CD’s while solving a word search or Sudoku puzzle. She enjoyed reading, especially when she had the opportunity to read to her grandchildren. Betty’s door was always open and she was usually up for a game of crib or hand and foot.
After Victor passed away in 1990, Betty remained in their home until she moved to Chinook Village in 2012. As her health began to fail, she moved to Meadowlands, then to Masterpiece, and then finally to Good Samaritans. She was a wise and kind soul and a true and steadfast friend.
Betty’s Memorial Service will be held at Fifth Avenue Memorial United Church, 476 - 4th Street SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0K6, on Saturday, January 13th, 2024 at 1:00 pm with Rev. Dave Pollard officiating. If unable to attend, family and friends are welcome to participate via livestream by logging on to www.saamis.com and joining the live webcast on Betty’s memorial page at the above date and time. A virtual guest book is available on the livestream page for those participating remotely. In lieu of flowers, gifts in Betty's memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, AB T2E 2P5. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Betty Wiedemann.