EWALD ZAISER

1957 - 2013

Ewald Zaiser, beloved husband of Holly Zaiser, passed away in Taber after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at the age of 56 years.
Relatives and friends were invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
The Funeral Service was held at Knox United Church, 4929 - 50 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Sandra Riddell officiating.
Besides his loving wife Holly, he is survived by his children Tammy (Ryan) Rombough of Taber and their children Jaidee, Jazlynn and Tori; Tracy (Larry) Kiss of Taber and their children Logan, Tyran and Ryler; Jason Zaiser (Regan Jensen) of Taber; Tom (Angie) Meldrum of Taber and their children Christopher and Michaela. Ewald is also survived by his parents Oskar and Katherina Zaiser of Taber; siblings Olga (Ted) Blaquier of Taber, Valantine (Rolf) Traichel of Brooks, Victor (Joanne) Zaiser of Taber, Edwin (Colleen) Zaiser of Calgary, Brigitte (Jay) Doolittle of Taber, Edmund Zaiser of Taber and Oscar (Terri) Zaiser of Taber; brothers and sisters-in-law Hal Broderson of Vauxhall, Lance Broderson of Vauxhall, Richard (Linda) Broderson of Readymade, Heather (Kelvin) Wright of Vauxhall and Colleen Broderson of the Crowsnest Pass as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his father and mother-in-law Ervin and Dorothy Broderson; brothers-in-law Harlan and Ralph Broderson.
Ewald was born on February 28, 1957 in Russia. He married Holly Broderson on August 7, 1976. Ewald owned and operated Southern Oilfield Service for over twenty five years. He worked very hard for his family whom he loved more than anything. Ewald had a passion for fixing and building things. He loved camping, boating, water skiing, taking care of his yard and spending time with his family. Ewald also loved music and could play the organ, accordion and harmonica. He will be lovingly remembered by his family and friends.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Ewald’s name may be made directly to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, Room 1A129, Jack Ady Cancer Centre, 960 - 19 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 1W5.
A special thank you to Dr. Wes Steed, nurses and staff from Taber Palliative Care and Homecare.