Obituary of Bert Homme

It is with great saddness that we announce the passing of our father and grandfather, Bert Esaias Homme. Bert passed away peacefully on October 18, 2016 at 3 Links manor, Kelowna BC, at the age of 84 years. Bert was born in Hythe, AB on January 8, 1932 to Gunhild Byklum and Charles Homme of Christiansaand, Norway. Bert married Mavis Terene Johnson in 1953 and settled in Dawson Creek where he was a successful Ford Dealer and business owner. He was an avid curler, golfer and baseball player. He enjoyed family times at the cabin at Moberly Lake. Bert was an active member of the Elks, Kinsmen Legion, Dawson Creek Athletic Association and a delegate for the Peace Curling Association as well as the Alberta Men's and Senior Men's Curling Association. He was a dedicated family man and we are all so blessed to have shared his life and many great memories. Bert was predeceased by his wife of 35 years, Mavis Terene Johnson, in November 1988. He leaves behind 4 children; Barbara (Gene) Puetz of Salmon Arm, Barry (Lori) Homme of Dawson Creek, Lorne Homme of Dawson Creek, Leanne (Bob) Ursel of Kelowna, along with 9 loving grandchildren; Matthew, Janine, Marcus, Jon, Kirsten, Lindsay, Kelsey, Spence and Shea. The family would like to thank Bert's many friends and the staff of Missionwood and 3 Links Manor for their friendship and care. A special thank you for his best friend Roy Nergaard, of Kelowna, BC for all the Tim Hortons coffee visits and the repeated stories and good laughs. Bert's family would like to invite you to come celebrate his life at the Grace Lutheran Church, Dawson Creek, BC on October 29, 2016 at 11:00 am. Pauline Haycock will officiate. A private family interment will be held at the Norden Cemetery, La Glace, AB where Bert will be laid to rest next to his loving wife, Mavis. Very Respectfully Reynars Funeral Home & Crematorium Memorial Service 11:00 am Saturday, October 29, 2016 Grace Lutheran Church 11101 17 Street Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada V1G 4Z3