1930 – 2019

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Hans Werner Schlichtenhorst on December 7th, 2019 in Kamloops, British Columbia. A special thank-you goes out to the staff at Kamloops Seniors Village for all their loving care over the 5 years dad lived with Alzheimer’s.

Left to remember Hans are his children Zita Totten, Tia (Dave) Wagner, Lia Flack; grand-children: Daniel Johnson, Angelina Cresnjar, Ryland, Aidan, Cailen Wagner, Brooklyn, Kaya, Jayla Flack; six great grand-children; one great great grand-child; as well as his brother & nieces in Germany.

He was predeceased by his wife, Sylvia, and brother, Dieter.

Born November 18th, 1930 in Uelzen, Germany, Hans traveled by ship to America on his 21st birthday. Best advice from a fellow countryman was this: “No matter what, do not hang around Germans. Read the paper, listen to the radio, and learn English.” In Canada, he traveled to beautiful British Columbia, and decided to stay, working on the Canadian National Railway. Meeting his wife to be, Sylvia Yvonne Gunn, in Kamloops, they made a home of 49 years .

He’d become a heavy-duty mechanic, working at Connor Trucking, Inland Kenworth, Kamloops Fuel Injection, and retiring at James International Western Star. Hans was well liked by co-workers and customers alike.

Hans discovered the love of Jesus in April of 1980 and met many fellow believers over the years at Full Gospel Tabernacle, Calvary Temple, Bethel Tabernacle, Foursquare Church, and others.

He enjoyed visiting with friends,” tinkering” in his wood-working shop, windsurfing, swimming, going on long trail walks, Cottonwood Campground at Shuswap Lake, and Crystal Springs Resort at Lac La Hache.

There will be no formal ceremony, as per Hans’ request.

Condolences may be expressed at www.myalternatives.ca

• Date : 2019-12-07
• Location : Kamloops, B.C.