July 21, 1932 — November 30, 2022

Delbert Wayne Boettger, 89, of Kamloops, BC passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, after a 4-year battle with cancer. He was born in Didsbury, Alberta on July 2l, 1932 to his parents Gladys and Harry Boettger, and was one of seven children growing up on the farm.

Del joined the RCAF on February 8th 1954 and transferred to Montreal, Quebec where he met the love of his life Frances Boettger (nee Walsh). After the birth of their second child Delbert was transferred to France where he and his family lived during the Cold War. Their third child was born in France and after 4 years they returned to Canada residing in Calgary, Alberta for a year.

Del was transferred again to Toronto, Ontario where they lived for 10 years and where their last child was born. In 1974 Del accepted a transfer to Kamloops, BC and in 1976 he retired from the military. He drove the city bus for 2 decades until he retired in 1996.

Del loved people and never missed an opportunity to socialize, whether with family or friends, neighbours or someone walking down the road near his home. He could strike up a conversation with anyone. He loved his family and would help them whenever he had the opportunity. He was a generous soul who would help a stranger if in need.

His interests include spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, golfing and puttering in the back yard and garden. Del had a love of food and enjoyed a good meal with friends and family.

For many years Del was very active and physically fit and was often mistaken for a much younger man than his age.

Del’s family and friends will miss him dearly and know that life will not be the same without him, but are incredibly grateful to have had so many years with him.

Special thanks to the Trinity Hospice in his final days. They were truly a blessing. Additionally, we would like to thank all family and friends who stopped to visit dad in the hospital. Even in his last days he was happy to have people around him.

Del’s memory will be treasured by his wife Frances, daughter Anne-Marie (Mike) Letts of Kamloops, sons Bob (Cathy) Boettger of Williams Lake and John (Lesley) Boettger of Kamloops, grandchildren Jeff (Ellen) Boettger of Sundre AB, Ryan and Colin (Alysha) Hofstede of Kamloops, Thomas Boettger of Slave Lake AB, Kevin and Michael Boettger of Kamloops, great grandchildren Haylee Boettger, Hudsen Hofstede and Summer Hofstede. He was predeceased by son Jim Boettger, parents Harry and Gladys Boettger, sisters Betty (Clarence) Kolcun and Dolores Care, brothers Glen (Georgina) Boettger and Laverne (Myrna) Boettger and nephew Gordon Kolcun.

Prayers will be recited at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 635 Tranquille Road. The Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am On Wednesday, December 7, 2022. Father Rajesh Madtha OCD, Celebrant.

Memorial donations may be made in Del’s name to the Alzheimer’s Society or to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Condolences may be sent to the family at Kamloops Funeral Home.

• Date : 2022-11-30
• Location : Kamloops