Klaus was born in Oldenberg, Germany on October 14, 1945. He passed away peacefully in Victoria, BC on November 4, 2021. He will be missed by his children; Michael and his children Ivy, Charlie and Orson; David (Danielle) and their daughter, Ruby; Tammy and her daughter, Pippa; Sister, Beverly (Dr. Gordon Hoag); Brother, Brian (Jean), nephew, nieces and friends. He will be truly missed.
A Funeral Service was held in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC on Monday, November 8, 2021 at 2:00pm. Click the image below to watch a recording of the service.
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Klaus has drawn his earthly journey to a close, but his presence remains strong. What a life he had! Always the adventurer, he embraced every day with joy. His chosen profession, and his passion for his art, will be things we will never forget. Dear Bev and Gordon, Tammy, Michael and David, I send you my heartfelt condolences. And also to his beautiful grandchildren, whom he adored. May his journey into eternal peace be gentle.
Love,
Janet K.
Dear Michael ,David and Tammy …
I am sorry for your pain .. we lost our Dad this year as well .. may the memory of your Dads love and care bring you much comfort and peace .. our family has many great memories of your family in Moose Jaw ! Much love and care to you all Michelle (MacDonald) Bender
We remember the old days from the Saskatchewan…
Sad news. I haven’t seen Klaus for many years but I remember him well. Klaus had a big influence on my photography career and helped to build my confidence as a Professional Photographer. Many thanks to him. He will be missed.
Jan Bunney M.P.A.
Our sincerest sympathies to Michael, David , Tammy & your families in the loss of your dad/ grampa. Hope it helps to know we are thinking about you. Love Max & Beth
Dear family,
You will all know that Klaus and I have each valued the same, “like-precious-faith” for over 55 years. I partially attribute to Klaus where I am now, here in Viêt Nam sharing the *good news” with these wonderful Vietnamese people. Klaus always encouraged me to keep filling the privileged place that I have. My co-worker and I really appreciated having Klaus visit us in the country of Laos about ten years ago. We had a great time exploring the country on motorbikes. Klaus probably didn’t tell you about the one ‘spill’ that he had! Good memories have to be arranged for ahead of time; I have many. I trust that you all will have many good memories also.
Morris Grovum
Kind thoughts and regards to family members through this time of “goodbye” to Klaus. The many good conversations on both natural and spiritual topics and time spent together are treasured memories and missed will be that there is no further opportunity for more, a good reminder to make the most of what we have while we can.
Thanks to Gordon and Bev, I met Klaus in Victoria one evening while having dinner with the family during the Christmas Holiday season in 1990 or 1991. From that time forward, Klaus and I communicated periodically, sharing perspectives and after he moved to Vancouver Island, occasionally we spent time together. I am grateful that our paths crossed.
A friend,
Stephen Cochrane
Dear Bev and Gordon, I am thinking of you all. It was fun to see how much Klaus enjoyed Dubai. I will keep that memory. I’ll be with you from a distance on the 8th and will talk to you soon after. Love Sheila
I have many fond memories spend in the Bohn home in Moose Jaw when Michael, David and Tammy were young. I spent a few of my days off helping paint their home on the acreage while listening to Klaus share his dreams for the property.
I traveled with Klaus to Calgary for two different weekend workshops and also had the enjoyable experience of Klaus photographing me at my place of work. He was truly a master behind the lens. He had an undeniable passion for his work and a gift for sharing his vision. Klaus had a profound influence on me that I will never forget.
To Michael, David and Tammy, I’m sorry for your loss. Cherish your memories and may you find some sweetness in them through the dark days.
Thinking of you all! I many fond memories of Klaus at their place near Moosejaw and all the photos he took of my family in the 90’s! I have thought about him often because he said to me, “that family picture will become an heirloom piece of furniture!” It hangs above my bed yet and I still love it!