Badke, Alex Ewald
September 7, 1932 – July 3, 2019
Alex passed away into the presence of his Lord and Savior on July 3, 2019 at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, B.C. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years. Doreen and his children, Roland (Susan) and Darlene and his grandchildren Maria (Steffen) and Daniel and his greatgrandchild Benjamin.
Alex was born in Radawczyk, Poland and immigrated to Canada in 1953. Alex was a trained watchmaker and used his incredible talents to build a successful business, A & B Gem Jewelers in North Vancouver’s Capilano Mall from 1967 until he retired in 1995. His son Roland, then moved to Squamish and continued in his fathers footsteps. Many happy clients over the years have enjoyed Alex’s skill and customer service. Along with his jewellery skills, he also built two separate homes in his younger years and enjoyed every moment of it.
Alex was predeceased by his parents, Therese and Ludwig and his brothers, Arthur, Edmond, Albin and Harry, which he missed greatly. Alex has many relatives and friends that he loved spending time with and he truly enjoyed every family gathering. One of his greatest pleasures in life was spending time with his beloved wife enjoying the ocean views from West Vancouver and Birch Bay, Washington. Alex will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by all who knew him
Memorial Service will be held at north shore Alliance Church on Saturday July 13, 2019 at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Samaritans Purse.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Alex Ewald Badke Wednesday July 3rd 2019..
Death notice for the town of: Vancouver, Province: Colombie britanique