February 18, 1930 – February 16, 2014
Eugen passed away peacefully, at the age of 83, at his home in Victoria, following a lengthy illness. He was lovingly cared for by his family. Eugen is survived by his beloved wife, Magdalena Fitterer (nee Elder), of 59 years; children, Maria(Graydon), Greg (Julia), Larry (Sarah), Tony (Christine), and Tom; 16 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren.
Eugen and Magdalena met and married in Kelowna in 1954 and moved to Victoria soon after where they raised their 5 children. He was a welder/steel fabricator by trade and had worked as a pipe-liner and later with the Boilermakers Union. Eugen valued his Catholic Faith and family life. He enjoyed travelling and keeping in contact with his extended family and friends. He loved to spend time boating, star-gazing and beachcombing at Cowichan Lake and made fond memories there with family and friends.
Eugen had a wonderful sense of humor and was a great story-teller. He was a unique human being and touched the hearts of those who knew him. He will truly be missed.
Special thanks to Victoria Hospice, B.C. Cancer Agency, and Beacon and Bayshore staff for their compassionate care.
A Prayer Service and visitation will be held at McCall’s Floral Chapel, Johnson at Vancouver St., on Friday, February 28, 2014, at 7:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Andrew’s Cathedral on Saturday, March 1, 2014, at 12:00 pm. A reception will follow in the McCall’s Family Centre. Interment will take place at the Royal Oak Burial Park at 3:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Victoria Hospice & Palliative Care Foundation at www.victoriahospice.org, or to the charity of your choice.
Condolences for the family may be offered below.
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13 Responses
My sincere condolences for the passing of my great uncle Eugen. All my love and sympathies go out to Aunt Lena and family.
I remember visiting B.C on our family trips from Toronto. I cherish time spent with uncle at the house on Cowichan Lake. A wonderful human being and someone I looked towards as a connection to my late grandfather, Peter Fitterer.
Love always,
Jennifer
I would like to offer my deepest condolences to the Fitterer family on the loss of their Dad, Eugen(e).
He leaves behind quite a great generation of family and I’m sure he will be forever missed.
Regards,
Collin
Dear Lena and family,
My sincere condolences to all of you. Eugen was a very wise, lovable man. I will miss him greatly. He was a truly wonderful story teller. I AM DEEPLY SORRY THAT I CAN’T be there for you in your time of deep sorrow. I enjoyed playing cards with him and he always liked to win.
May God be there to comfort you as you say goodbye to him.
Take care and God bless you and be your comfort,
Sr. Liz Elder