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Posted By: CanadianObits.com Date: Tuesday, 10 December 2024, at 8:30 a.m.
Mr. Waldemar KLEMENS
1984 - 2008
Mr. Waldemar Klemens of Vancouver, British Columbia, formerly of Red Deer, Alberta, passed away suddenly as a result of a tragic accident on Sunday, November 16th, 2008, at the age of 24 years.
From a very young age, Waldemar had a passion for automobiles that begin with building model cars, attending European races, and driving in Kart racing events while growing up in Germany.
In the summer of 2008, Waldemar was able to fulfill his dream of racing on the Nürburgring Nordschleife racetrack in Germany, while visiting his family with his brother Thomas.
His love of all things mechanical, lead him to pursue a career in Mechanical Engineering.
At the age of sixteen, his family moved to Red Deer Alberta, where Waldemar completed high school at Lindsay Thurber.
After obtaining honors from SAIT Polytechnic in Calgary, Waldemar continued his education at Lakehead University.
He graduated in May of 2008 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
He then accepted a position as a field engineer for Peter Kiewit and Sons, and moved to Vancouver, with his long-time girlfriend, Cassandra.
Waldemar loved to play and watch soccer, Formula One and DTM racing, his mkII Golf GTI, traveling, collecting model cars and spending time with his family and friends.
Waldemar has blessed and changed the lives of many people.
Although passed away, he will be greatly missed, loved and always be in our hearts thus never forgotten.
Schlaf in Frieden und Geborgenheit.
Waldemar is survived by his parents, Konstantin and Katharina Klemens, of Red Deer, one brother, Thomas Klemens of Red Deer, Cassandra Rotar of Vancouver, British Columbia, and his beloved grandparents.
As well as numerous family members in Germany.
A Funeral Service for the late Mr. Waldemar Klemens, will be held at the Lutheran Church Of The Good Shepherd, 40 - Holmes Street, Red Deer, Alberta on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at 1:00 p.m.
Memorial donations in Waldemar's honor, may be directed to the Canadian Cancer Society, 4730A Ross Street, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 1X2.
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Wyse, Robert "George"
Monday, 06 Apr 2009
George was born in Kenora, Ontario.
He came to B.C. in the early 60's with his wife, Evelyn and their family.
George had a passion for life that no would could measure.
His place at Beaver, and any place else that he could race, hunt, or fish, were his greatest pleasures.
George retired in 1994, from Canfor and began his biggest fight for life soon after.
George is survived by is loving wife, Evelyn, and step-children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his parents, sister, and step-son Jack.
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal.
Love leaves a memory no one can steal.
Sword, Richard Lloyd
May 18, 1944 - February 28, 2009
Suddenly, February 28, 2009, Richard Lloyd Sword took his final ride..
Beloved husband, father and brother, he leaves to mourn his passing, wife, Sandra, sons, Michael (Maureen), Lloyd and brother, Joe Flanagan and constant companion, Memphis.
Rick was born May 18, 1944 in Morton, Washington.
His family moved to Quesnel in 1955, where his family owned and operated Sword and Kerr Sawmill.
Rick moved to Fort St. James in 1994 and the past ten years, along with his wife, Sandy, owned and operated Suspender's General Store on Sowchea Road.
Rick had a passion for Harley Davidson motorcycles and each year, took extended trips with his "twin brother", Dennis Leigh.
He loved Elvis, the Beatles, Mohammed Ali and Harry Caray.
The "Taz" earned the respect and affection of his staff and the respect of the community he served.
He will have a place in our hearts forever.
There will be a memorial service at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Fund.
Allan, Donald William
May 4, 1941 - January 4, 2009
ALLAN, Donald William - born May 4, 1941, passed away suddenly January 4, 2009.
Don was born in Vancouver, B.C., the only child of Dora and Fred Allan.
Survived by his wife, Rosemary; daughter, Kirsten (Nathan) Stairs, grandchildren, Connor & Caitlin; stepchildren, Shelley (Allan) Dyer, Pearl & Sheldon, step-great-grandchild Kole; Chris (Sandie) Brodman, Tom (Angie) Brodman, Rylee; Kerry Thompson, extended families and first wife, Pat Allan.
Predeceased by his son, Derek 1996.
Contributions in his memory, may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
Memorial service was held January 10, 2009.
Sweder, Oscar F.
May 10, 1917 - December 31, 2008
The Trapping Season is Over
Oscar F. Sweder, a charter member of the B.C. Trappers Association, passed away in Vanderhoof, at St. John's Hospital, at the age of 91, on December 31, 2008.
His four younger brothers predeceased him.
Oscar was born on May 10, 1917 in Trochu, Alberta.
His family moved to Woodpecker, south of Prince George, in the late '20s.
He trapped with Louis Kohse in the '30s, and worked for Mrs. Tate in the Germansen area.
Oscar and Louis later ran a mink ranch at Tatuk Lake.
In the 1950s, he operated a portable sawmill on his property in Vanderhoof, and worked in his later years, for Bond Brothers and as a scaler for the Ministry of Forestry.
Trapping was his first love.
To most people, Oscar was a legendary figure.
A trapper somewhere north of the Nation Lakes.
Oscar and his wife, Edith, spend over 60 years on trapline #728T009, coming out in the spring to grow a garden before heading back for the trapping season.
To his friends he was a role model.
By example he taught us that safety in the bush requires patience, keen observation, and a mind set.
His lifestyle was an exhortation.
Need and not greed, was his only requirement.
Oscar, unwittingly, was a true environmentalist.
The only footprints he left were the tracks of his bearpaw snowshoes.
A great believer in the cycle of life he was never upset over the encroachment of logging on his trapline.
The only thing an over mature forest produces in methane," he would say.
Only Oscar could look at a young tree and comment, "that tree is committing suicide."
He reminded us that those loggers are contributing more to the economy than his take of furs.
The snow has fallen over those snowshoe tracks and Oscar has become as silent as the winter woods he loved so much.
He will be sadly missed by his wife Edith, and all his family and friends.
RICHARDSON, Lavergne Wilbert
July 23, 1944 - December 9, 2008
Born July 23, 1944, in Guelph, Ontario, passed away at the age of 64, on December 9, 2008.
Survived by his loving wife, Joanne; and sons, Chris, Ed (Nadine), Bill (Holly); sisters, Sandra (Bill) Image, Denise (John) Wagner, Moira (Gary) Blount, nieces and nephews.
We would like to thank Dr. R. Lokanathan PGRH, Marilyn Hiebert, Home Care Nurse, Dr. R. Joshua and the nurses at Stuart Lake Hospital for making his comfort a priority.
Memorial held December 8, 2008 was well attended.
Henry, James Herbert
September 25, 1927 - September 7, 2008
Jim was born in Cartwright, Labrador on September 25, 1927.
He moved to Fort St. James in 1937, with Mother, Father, and Brother.
Jim played hockey, softball, went to school, and in 1950, he met La-Vieve, his wife of 56 years.
Jim was well-known in Fort St. James, for many reasons, the most common being his 38 years in public service as Post Master.
Jim loved the outdoors and until his passing on September 7, 2008.
He was most passionate about placer mining, fishing, traveling, and his family.
Jim will be sadly missed and remembered by his loving wife, La-Vieve, his children, Dave, Steve, Shauney (Rob) and Norm (Vera), and his grandchildren, Kristen, Jillian, and Nick, Warren and Sarah and all his friends who truly knew him.
Jim was predeceased by his Father, Norman Henry, Mother, Isabel Henry (Snow) and older Brother, Bruce.
