Sue Whitfield
Charlene Susan Whitfield
1951-2023
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Charlene Susan “Sue” Whitfield on June 19, 2023 in Medicine Hat, Alberta at the age of 72 years. Sue was born October 20, 1951 in Dodsland, Saskatchewan.
Sue leaves behind her husband, Wayne of 48 years; her daughter, Deanne and her husband, Mitch; grandson, Troy; granddaughters, Sydney and Carlie; brothers, Tom Brown, Bob (Ginny) Brown, and Jack Brown; sisters, Maureen Hassenstein, Cory (Greg) Norman, Debra Massey, and Janine (Kent) Schurman; brothers-in-law, Vern (Brenda) Whitfield and Walter Whitfield; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Sue was predeceased by her youngest daughter, Tammie in 2017; her father, Tom Brown; and her mother, Charlene Brown.
Sue attended elementary school and junior high in Ontario. When Sue was fifteen she moved west with her brother, Bob to their grandparents farm near Dodsland, Saskatchewan where she completed her high school education in Plenty. Sue married the love of her life, Wayne Whitfield on August 16, 1975. Sue and Wayne started their married life in Eatonia, Saskatchewan where they welcomed a daughter, Deanne, in the spring of 1977. Soon after Deanne was born, Sue and Wayne moved to their farm north of Plenty, Saskatchewan.
Another daughter, Tammie, arrived in the spring of 1979 and she completed their family. Sue worked hard everyday along side Wayne on their farm. If Sue wasn’t helping Wayne she could be found in her garden or tending to their numerous “weedless” rows of trees. As Sue and Wayne wound down their farming career, Sue began working at the Dodsland and Kerrobert Clinics as a receptionist. Sue loved going to work everyday at the clinics. Sue and Wayne retired from farming after 37 years and moved to Medicine Hat, Alberta in the winter of 2014 where they enjoyed their new life in their condo and being fully retired. Within a few years Sue was plagued by health problems that she battled until her passing. She was courageous, brave and never complained throughout the challenges life was throwing at her.
Sue’s family would like to thank the nursing staff at AgeCare Valleyview in Medicine Hat for the compassionate care and friendship they created with Sue in the seven months she was there.
A Celebration of Life will be held July 6, 2023 at 1:00 at the Dodsland Lions Hall in Dodsland, Saskatchewan with a lunch to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Sue’s memory to the Dodsland Clinic where she had many fond memories of working. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Charlene Whitfield Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATORIUM, “The Chapel in the Park”, Medicine Hat, Alberta. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone 1-800-317-2647.