Cornelius Bruno Toews
January 01, 1931 – March 03, 2022
On March 3rd, 2022, after enjoying lunch with his wife Sophie, Neil sat down in his recliner, commented on the beautiful day, and then peacefully passed into the presence of his Lord and Saviour. Neil was in his 92nd year and for almost 69 years he shared life’s ebb and flow with Sophie. They shared their faith and their love for teaching, music, travel and family. These values were lived out and impacted the lives of their children Lorin (Tanni), Rick (Ruth), Annette (Ken Lougheed), Michelle and Monique (Greg Kortzman), their grandchildren Jakob, Leah (Masen), Jonas (Christina), Nicola (Nigel), Mackenzie, Anna, Madeline, Alexander, Abigail, Olivia, Noah, Meredith, Molly and Benjamin and their great-grandchildren Emery, Raine, Sophie and Bowen. Neil is lovingly remembered by his sister Lily, his brothers Harry (Carole) and Walter (Gaye), his brothers-in-law Paul and John (Doris), and by numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Neil is predeceased by his sisters Clara and Cornelia.
Neil enjoyed a long career with the Kamloops School District, as a teacher, principal, and district administrator. During his years at North Kamloops Elementary, John Tod Elementary, Arthur Hatton Elementary, and Kay Bingham Elementary he touched the lives of countless students and staff. Neil was especially proud of his accomplishments during his 13 years as Director of Special Education for SD24.
Neil was raised in a Christian home and at the age of 12 he committed his life to Christ. Throughout his life Neil used the gift of music to bless and encourage others, especially during his years of service as the song leader and choir director at the Kamloops Alliance Church.
A Celebration of Life will take place at the Kamloops Alliance Church on Saturday, March 19th at 1pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Neil’s memory can be made to the BC Heart & Stroke Association.
The family respectfully request that all those in attendance, ages 12 and older, be fully vaccinated and wear a mask
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Death notice for the town of: Kamloops, Province: Colombie britanique