Wertz, Don
Don Wertz passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at the age of 91 years. Remembered and sadly missed by his children: Duane (Lynda) of Quesnel BC, Bob (Leslie) of Summerland BC, Glen (Theresa) of Prince George BC, Sandi (Gary) Ellis of Summerland BC, Marvin of Summerland BC, 17 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren, sister Ardith Borgstrom of Summerland BC. Don was sadly predeceased by his wife Mabel, brothers Leonard and Douglas, grandson Damon, daughter-in-law Barbara, nephews Ken Wertz and Don Hallam and niece Vicky Hallam. “Dad was born in Readlyn SK. He moved to Summerland in 1945 after he met and married Mabel Hallam while in the Air Force. He went to work for his father-in-law in the logging industry, eventually going to work driving logging trucks for Clark and Lacey for 20 years, then drove cement trucks for Clarks Redi Mix for another 20 years. Dad took an active roll with us kids coaching Little League Baseball and Minor Hockey. Dad never went in the lake but spent hours sitting at old Rotary Beach watching us kids. He loved camping and fishing and taking his grandchildren, teaching them to fish and letting them run the boat. A graveside service was held at Canyon View Cemetery in Summerland BC. Condolences may be directed to the family through www.providencefuneralhomes.com (250)494-7752