With love and regret, we wish to share the passing of Gunter Carl Schmidt on October 17th, 2015. Gunter was born in Ostfriesland, Germany on July 22, 1930. He had a drive for success, and there wasn’t much room for opportunity in Germany after the war, so he left everything behind and headed for Canada. In April of 1958, he married the love of this life, Ann. Together they built businesses and most importantly a family, and the success he was looking for was found in both. We will remember his love of friends and family, sense of loyalty, enjoyment of babies, great sense of humor and his prowess behind a barbeque and an accordion. And we will always be able to hear his voice saying “let’s go, let’s go” and “the wurst is yet to come”.
He is survived by Ann, his wife of 57 years, daughters, Audrey Swap (David), Toni Lachance (Lenard) and Carol Schmidt (Dan Shantz) and grandchildren, LeAn Sorensen (Simon), Cori Swap (Ryan Douglas), Jeremiah Swap, Brandon Lachance (Chonticha) and Terry Lachance and brother Alfred. There was a special place in his heart for his great grandchildren, Josiah Loyie, Gus and Scarlet Sorensen and Ara and Ayla Douglas. He was predeceased by his parents, Anton and Gerhardine, and siblings Heintz, Frieda and Erika.
A private family gathering in Gunter’s honour will be held at a later date.
Donations to the Alzheimer Society of BC or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
www.mccallbros.com
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Ingo Schmidt
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Brenda and Marty Prentice Dear Ann and family: please accept our heartfelt condolences on Gunter’s passing. I will always remember that perpetual twinkle in his eye and his humour. Please take care of yourselves.
Our thoughts are with you. Brenda and Marty Prentice
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Jenny Harris Dear Ann and family,
So sorry to hear about the passing of Gunther.My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.Let all those special
memories bring comfort and healing.
God bless all of you.
Jenny Harris
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Lana and Rod Pangracs Thoughts and prayers to the whole family. He was a wonderful man. Hugs to you Ann.
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Shawn Morgan Carol, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family at this time. It was just a couple weeks ago that we had a visit and I remember you speaking of your dad and when you spoke of him you had a big bright smile….. I could tell you loved your Dad dearly. He is not gone as he lives on in cherished memories. Take Care and God Bless .
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Rick Metcalfe (Suzanne Adams) Ann and Family:
Sorry to hear of the passing of Gunter. He was a dear friend of my parents, and a wonderful boss to my mom. I will always remember his watchful eyes in the mirror on the school bus!
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rick
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James and Jacqueline Cox Our thought and prayers go out to your family
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Gail Bamford My love and prayers are with the family of Gunter. He is now an angel who will guide and protect you all through life’s journey. Gail
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Dean & Susan Gray Our prayers are with your family. XO
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Dinene Tyler Audrey, Toni, and Carol,
So sorry to hear about your Dad. He was such a good man and neighbor. I will never forget how he let my family watch your color tv! Soon we had to have one so of course we bought one from your Dad.
My family’ s thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Dinene Tyler
Liebe Familie in Canada.
Ich bin sehr traurig über den Tod von Günther.
Am Abend als ich davon erfuhr habe ich ein Gebet für ihn gesprochen und eine Kerze im Dom zu Trier aufgestellt.
Mein Herz ist bei Ihm und bei Euch.
In grosser Anteilnahme
Ingo Schmidt, Trier, Germany