On Monday, December 21st, Colin Kamphof passed away unexpectedly at the age of 37. Colin will be forever remembered and missed everyday by his parents, Henry and Susan Kamphof, his sisters, Lindsey (Alex Hoole) and Stacey (Jamie Crowder), his best friend and brother, Darren, and his friends both here on the island and in Thunder Bay. He will also be lovingly remembered by his nephews, Liam and Lawren, and niece, Abby, and his many aunts, uncles and cousins from the Anderson/Siegers, Finke, Hunt, Kamphof, Makkinga, Muller, Rinsma, and Vis families.
Born April 19, 1983 in Whitehorse, Colin called the Yukon his home until his family’s return to Thunder Bay in 1985. Colin attended the Thunder Bay Christian School and spent his summers swimming and fishing in the Kam River behind his home, as well as playing baseball and golfing at Municipal. During winters he loved snowmobiling, tobogganing, skiing, and playing hockey at both local and outdoor rinks with those who were most important to him, his many friends and cousins.
In 1996, Colin’s family relocated to Victoria. Colin attended Lansdowne Middle School and Mt. Doug High School. Here on the West Coast, Colin missed his friends and family in T.Bay, but he continued to play hockey, golf, and fish, and discovered the joys of motor/dirt biking, skim boarding, saltwater fishing, and weight training with his brother, Darren.
Colin continued his education by pursuing a Nursing Administration Degree from UNBC in Quesnel and Prince George. Colin was daring, adventurous, funny, outgoing, passionate, and had a larger-than-life personality that matched his 6’3” inch, 240 pound frame, but he was also introspective and very sensitive, and his career path revealed a man who truly wanted to make a difference in the lives of those who are struggling. In his work, Colin had a capacity to care that transformed people’s lives, and he will be fondly remembered by the residents and staff at Pacifica Housing Advisory Association in Nanaimo.
We know Colin is now with Grandpa and Grandma Finke and Oma and Opa Kamphof, and is loved both here on earth, as well as in heaven.
When you think of Colin, celebrate the good memories you have of him. Remember that life is fragile and short and should be lived to the fullest.
“To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.” –Thomas Campbell
A celebration of Colin’s life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations in memory of Colin can be made to Pacific Housing at https://pacificahousing.ca/donate-today/
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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37 Responses
I’m so sorry for your loss, Henry and Susan. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Dear Susan & Henry,
We are so saddened to hear of the passing of Colin. The grief and pain that you must be feeling is overwhelming. We remember Colin as sweet, happy and energetic young boy. The picture of him in your church bulletin shows him as the same person as a young man.
Please know we are keeping you both and your family in our thoughts and prayers, especially during this time over a saddened Christmas. We pray that you will find comfort and remember the wonderful times you had with Collin. Although we are far apart in distance, we are keeping you close to our hearts and prayers.
Our deepest sympathy and condolences and all our love,
Ena & Bastian
We are so sorry to hear about your sons death. It is a terrible thing to lose your child , always with you.
Just know that so many people are thinking of you, sending prayers and positive thoughts of comfort.
Rob and Shirley Hunter
Dear Henry & Susan (& family) we are saddened to here the news of your sons passing. There is no greater pain than loosing a child and although I know you will learn to go forward, the pain never goes away. You and your entire family will be in our prayers and sadly Colin will be added to that list of loved ones who Molly will look out for in heaven. Love & prayers, The Campbell Family
Henry, Susan and family: my deepest sympathy to you all with the passing of Colin. May you find comfort in the Lord’s infinite grace. Lovingly, Alice and family ❤️
Oh, Lindsay, I’m so sorry to hear of your brothers passing. While I don’t know him or the rest of your family, my heart and my prayers go out to you all. What a difficult path to navigate through. I pray for the Lord to walk this journey with you.
Juanita Rattray
Dear Henry Susan and family. What a sad time you are going through. Please know that you are in our prayers. May our God wrap his loving arms around you and grant you His peace. Our sincere sympathies Love Bert and Lydia and family
Dear Henry & Susan and Family:
Deepest condolences in the unexpected passing away of your dear son, brother and uncle Colin. You are in my thoughts and prayers that the Lord will provide comfort, strength and hope now and all the days ahead. With love and sympathy.
Henry and Susan, we are so shocked and so saddened to hear of the passing of your son, Colin. Our hearts are hurting for you as you have to move forward in life with out him. May God bless you and keep you in his loving arms through this very difficult time.
Love you guys.
Eero and Jenny
Dear Henry; Susan and family
We are so sad to hear of the death of your son, brother and uncle Colin. We pray that God will uphold you all during this difficult time and grant you the peace that passes all understanding. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our condolences
Ed & Henrietta