We Remember
KOFER, Kurt
January 3, 2025 — January 3, 2025
Kurt Kofer, beloved husband of Janet Kofer (nee Jaeb) passed away at home; his family by his side after a brief battle with cancer on February 14, 2016 at the age of 78. Kurt was born and raised in Switzerland before immigrating to Canada with his family in 1967, working in Alberta before settling in Kelowna in 1980. Kurt enjoyed the outdoors; fishing, camping, skiing and soccer. His passion was German music; actively involved within Kelowna as the Liedertafel musical director for over 25 years and a founding member and director of Deutsche Mannerchor. Kurt was predeceased by son Kurt and daughter Beatrice and is survived by his children Marianne (Beat), Irene (Lee), Monika (Wayne), Ralph (Carol), grandchildren Anastasia, Steven, Tyler, Megan and Kiana as well as extended family.
A celebration of Kurt’s life will be held Friday, February 19, 2016 at 1:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. If you wish to send a condolence, post photos or share a memory, please scroll down the page to the area called “Share Your Condolences.”
Service
Friday, February 19, 2016 at 1:00 pm
Location
Springfield Funeral Home
Dear Janet and the Kofer Family
We are deeply saddened by the news of Kurt’s passing. He will be remembered by us for his love and enthusiasm for conducting and singing.
Our sincere condolences.
The Concordia Choir, Vancouver
Ralph, Carol, Kiana and family,
So sorry to hear of Poppa’s passing. May you be comforted by the love and support of family and friends and may your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Our thoughts are with you,
Kari and Graeme Headley
Dear family of Kurt:
How very sorry we were to hear of you dad, grandpa’s sudden death. We truly appreciated knowing Kurt; he was such a soft spoken, loving, kind man. It is comforting to know that he free of pain and suffering now, and safe is the arms of Jesus, united with Kurt and Bea.
Sending our love and our prayers to all of Kurt’s family:
Stuart & Marilyn Jansen
Dear Janet and family,
I used to work for Dr Philip White, where Kurt was a patient. I’m so sorry for your loss. Kurt was a wonderful man and the two of you were a joy to have as patients. As I learned not long ago, the good ones are always take from us too soon. My prayers are with you at this time.
Dear Janet and family,
My deepest condolences to you and family. I just found out of Kurt’s passing from a choir member. I am so sorry that I missed the service. Kurt was such a great teacher and mentor for me for almost 19years in the Liedertafel choir. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this trying time.
With Peace and Love always, Frieda!