GOTTSCHLING, George
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George Gottschling passed away peacefully to be with his Lord and Saviour on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at the age of 95. George was born in Pabianice, Poland on November 14, 1926 and immigrated to Canada in 1949.
George was preceded in death by his loving wife, Gisela, in 2016, with whom he enjoyed 66 years of marriage. George was the much loved father of Ingrid, Karen (Gerry), and Armin (Helena); the loving Opa to Travis (Stephanie), Ryan (Susan), Danika (Dale), Carson (Lisa), and Matthew. George was blessed with sixteen great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren – what a legacy!! He also leaves behind sisters Hede (Benno) Schultz and Lily Kriese in Vancouver; brother-in-law Dietmar Schwarz in Germany and sister-in-law Eleanor Schwarz in Winnipeg; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
George was happiest being a gentleman farmer. He retired early from being a bricklayer and land developer to devote himself to this role. One of his passions was growing tomatoes and other vegetables as well as raising livestock. He recalled with fondness a fishing trip to the Queen Charlotte’s in his 80’s with his son, son-in-law and grandson. Dad enjoyed music – he played the piano and sang in church choirs well into his 80’s. George was a generous dad and had much joy in visits from his great-grandchildren in his later years. He will be dearly missed.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Grace Baptist Church Benevolent Fund, 1150 Glenmore Drive, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 4P3 or to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 235 Yorkland Blvd. Suite 600, Toronto, ON, M2J 4Y8.
A Memorial Service will be held, to celebrate George’s life, on Thursday, September 29, 2022, 10:30 AM, at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of GOTTSCHLING George —..
Death notice for the town of: Kelowna, Province: Colombie britanique