Hereford Farewells

DALE WILMS

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Dale Melvin Wilms on Friday, November 4th, 2022 at the Cypress Regional Hospital. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend and neighbour. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Cora, and their children Lane (Brenda), Laird (Sharon), Darwyn (Ila) and DALE WILMS Darren (Lori). He will be forever August 18, 1931 - cherished by his 10 grandchildren, November 4, 2022 Carolyn, Cortney, Derek, Misty, Jason, Amy, Robyn, Briana, Madison and Karter, his 16 great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws. Dale was the youngest of four children, born on August 18, 1931 on the family homestead just north of where they live now. He completed his education to Grade 12 at Elmwood School in Swift Current. In his youth he worked at the theatre and developed a passion for vintage movies and enjoyed them his entire life. His generation grew up with music and dancing. Although he had no formal music instruction he could play instruments by ear and could cut a rug on the dance floor. Dad was an intelligent gentle man that loved conversation and had an infectious personality. One of Dad’s first jobs was working in the Round House for the CPR. He loved to tell us the stories of those good old days. On April 20th, 1954 Dale married the love of his life, Cora Rebman. They lived in Swift Current for the first years of their marriage, eventually moving out to the farm to raise their family and pursue their dreams. Dad had a love for animals. He was a modern-day grizzly Adams with animals big and small following him around the farm yard. Dale was well-known in the cattle industry for his registered Polled Herefords known as Emerald Springs Polled Herefords. Dale took great pride in raising the animals and selling many bulls at the bull sale in Swift Current and at Agribition. Dale was a lifetime member of the Hereford Association, as well as serving on the Board of Directors of the Hereford Association. He was a councillor in the RM of Swift Current for many years. When Dale and Cora started their “Golden Years” they enjoyed going on many bus tours, visiting casinos in Deadwood, Sky Dancer, Las Vegas and they also went on an Alaskan Cruise. They enjoyed travelling with their dear friends, Bill & Jeanine Robertson, Fred & Ann Borzel and Reg & Beth Parsons. Dad got his wish to remain on the family farm for 91 years. He passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 4, 2022 after being hospitalized for a very short 2 weeks.

HEREFORD FAREWELLS

HANS ULRICH

It is with great sadness that the family of Hans Ulrich announce his passing, at the age of 92, surrounded by loved one’s on December 13th, 2022, at the Claresholm General Hospital. Hans was born July 20th 1930 in Zurich Switzerland, he was the eldest child of Hans and Lina Ulrich. He spent his early years in Oetwil am See, after primary HANS ULRICH school he went on to farming July 20, 1930 - school. In 1954 Hans made the December 13, 2022 journey to Canada to see the country and learn the language. He initially spent time in British Columbia in a variety of jobs. When he returned to Switzerland in 1957 he was offered an exciting opportunity to manage a ranch near Claresholm AB for a Swiss lawyer. He came back to Canada with dear friends Florian and Luise Eberl and started managing Dr. Ammann’s Ranch in 1958. In 1960 Hans returned to Switzerland for a visit, and it’s there he met Annette Suter. They returned to Canada and got married June 25, 1960, leading to a long and loving marriage of over 62 years. Together they raised their four children – Elisabeth, Peter, Margaret and Marianne. Hans had a very strong passion and influence in agriculture, especially the Hereford industry. In time he and his wife were able to purchase the ranch, operating under the very successful operation of Ulrich Hereford Ranch. Hans made many friends within the industry all over North America and was well respected by his peers. The ranch split between his son and son-in-law in the early 2000s in which Hans continued to be an integral part of both operations. Hans was known to be a family man and of strong Christian faith. He spent his “retired” years still being an essential part of day to day operations by running errands, transporting grandchildren, making his weekly journey on Wednesdays for the sale at Balog Auction Mart, and always ensuring to have a good visit with friends. Hans leaves behind his loving wife Annette; children, Elisabeth Weber (Fritz), Peter, Margaret Schuepbach (Andy), and Marianne; grandchildren Leah Weber, Ruth & Daniel Schuepbach, and Michelle Unsworth (Clint). He is also survived by siblings Ursula Isler, George Ulrich, & Regula (Chris) Witschi. As well as many other relatives and friends in Canada and Switzerland.