March 5, 1931 — August 21, 2022

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a husband and our father Anton (Tony) Schimpf.

Tony was born on March 5, 1931 in Highridge, Alberta. He moved with his family to Brocklehurst in 1937 where they had a 12-acre farm, growing vegetables and cultivating fruit. The original home is still standing on Schreiner Street.

When Tony was 15, he left home and found a job in the forestry industry, working in Prince George, Tete Jaune Cache, McBride, and Mica Mountain (which was his favourite). After a logging accident in 1956, he returned to Kamloops and started working in the transport industry as a driver for Chapman’s Transport. It was here he met his wife Kay, and on October 11, 1958, they married and raised a family. He continued working in the transport business until he retired in 1986. In his spare time, Tony enjoyed target shooting, hunting, fishing, being outdoors, bowling, and watching sports, especially baseball. After he retired, Tony worked in the cattle ranching business until his death on August 21, 2022 at the age of 91. Tony was sharp and kept his sense of humour until the end, and will be dearly missed.

He is survived by his wife Kay, children Janet (Jeff), Keith (Barb), grandson Chase (Alanna), step-granddaughter Thea (Eli), step-grandsons Ryan (Sherri), Graham (Angela), Lance (Brianne) and 6 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents Adam and Karoline, brother Adam and sisters Eva, Elsie, Louise and Anne.

The family would like to thank all the staff at RIH in the ICU for their amazing care of our dad and husband.

Please no flowers by request. There will be no formal service, but there will be a Celebration of Life at the family home on September 10, 2022 from 1-4 pm.

Condolences may be sent to the family Kamloops Funeral Home.

• Date : 2022-09-21
• Location : Kamloops