January 23, 2019

Simon Hubertus Stryk of Kamloops, BC passed away peacefully on January 23, 2019 at 80 years of age.

He is survived by his loving wife Ria Stryk, his children, Eric Stryk, Joanne Lappin, Yvonne (Dan) Trarup, and Michelle Stryk; his grandchildren, Angela Kiesman, Kody (Trish) LaFleur, Logan Stryk, Hannah (Anthony) Cavacece, Mathew Lappin, Nick (Desiree) Trarup, Jen (Josh) Trarup, and Taylor Ross and six great grandchildren.

Sim (Simon) Stryk was born on September 18, 1938 in the Netherlands where he lived until coming to Canada, by boat, in 1958 upon the successful completion of an Architecture and Structural Engineering Degree. Sim started out working in sawmills and logging in northern BC before marrying the love of his life, Ria, and settling in Vancouver at H.A. Simons Engineering for 13 ½ years. In 1974, he moved his family up to Kamloops where he started S.H.S Design & Drafting Inc.

After semi-retirement in 2004, Sim enjoyed raising livestock at his hobby farm on Monte Creek Hill. Sim was a volunteer for the Heart & Stroke Foundation for 10 years where he canvassed & coordinated for the February door to door campaign where he really enjoyed chatting with the locals.

He will be remembered for his friendly banter and his larger than life spirit for the great outdoors!

A Memorial Service will take place:

1 pm on Saturday, February 9, 2019

In Monte Creek at:

St. Peter’s Anglican Church

with The Reverend Canon Sandra Sugden officiating.

Special Thanks to Kim Nobert at Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services

• Date : 2019-01-28
• Location : Kamloops, B.C.