Leonhard Micheal Otto Balmer 1955 — 2014

Leonhard Micheal Otto Balmer

 

FEBRUARY 14, 1955 – MAY 9, 2014

 

Dad was lifted to Heaven peacefully in the arms of the angels on May 9th. Mourning his passing are his loving children Amanda and Trevor, his granddaughters Sadie and Emily. Also mourning his passing are his mother Mary, brothers Kurt, Robert and Conrand, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins and his very close friends, Peter Dreschler and Ken Johnson. Dad was predeceased by his father Leonhard in August, 2013, and his brother Fred in February, 2006.

 

Dad was born and raised in Kamloops. He worked at Kamloops Meats for a number of years and then began work at Royal Inland Hospital in 1980 and retired from the Hospital in 2012. Dad loved to golf, camp, tie flies and fish. He loved his children and grandchildren dearly and treasured the times spent with them. His dear friends Peter and Ken were always there for Dad, and have given us so much support. We are forever grateful to both of you. We also want to express our heartfelt thank you to the nurses and doctors in ICU and 7 North for the compassionate care they provided Dad.

Dad’s final days were in Hospice, and we cannot express enough gratitiude to all the Hospice staff for everything they did to make Dad comfortable until his passing. Thank you to all of you.

 

A Catholic Funeral Liturgy will be held by Father Fred Weisbeck at Kamloops Funeral Home on Friday, May 16th, at 11:00 am.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Kamloops Hospice will be gratefully appreciated.

 

WE WILL MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU FOREVER DAD. REST IN PEACE.

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5 Tributes

  1. Lillian Dunbar
    Posted May 13, 2014 at 11:52 am | Permalink

    My sincerest sympathies on the loss of Len. I met Len when working at RIH and I am glad that I had the privilege of knowing him during our working life there.

  2. Kerrie Kayne
    Posted May 13, 2014 at 5:29 pm | Permalink

    With deepest sympathy on the loss of you beloved Len. I also meet Len @ RIH, several years ago. May happy memories warm your heart& caring friends surround you with comfort…

  3. Larry Durand
    Posted September 6, 2014 at 3:16 am | Permalink

    Very sad to hear, I hope his family and friends are coping well, I know he will be missed.

    Too often friends drift apart.

  4. Hank Hutchinson
    Posted February 2, 2015 at 10:45 pm | Permalink

    Len , will always remember the great times we had over the years! See you on the other side my friend … God Bless your soul… Save some fun for me up there in Paradise …

  5. Hank Hutchinson
    Posted February 2, 2015 at 10:48 pm | Permalink

    To all the family , my sincere wishes of peace, healing and grace to grow through this hard loss off your Dad, loved one and friend. Wishing you sincere blessings to all of you in Gods Name…

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