Kurt Wormsbecher

1946 - 2020

On December 23, 2020 with his family by his side, Kurt, affectionately known as Pas, left us to reunite with his parents, Alexander and Franziska Wormsbecher and his siblings: Werner Gaiser, Walter Gaiser, Christa O'Brien, Alex Wormsbecher and Cliff Wormsbecher.

Kurt is survived by the love of his life of 57 years Marilynne, and his children Audra (Tim) Funk and Gordon Wormsbecher and his faithful fur baby Tikka. Also left to cherish his memory are his grandchildren Alex, Megan, Kaylen, Becky and Missy, as well as sister-in-law Irene (Ken) Smith and numerous nieces and nephews. Kurt will be deeply missed by lifelong friends George and Sharon Torrans, Phil Fisher and Hunter Cameron.

Kurt was born in Nussbach, Germany in 1946. He moved to Canada as a young boy, first to Humboldt, Saskatchewan and then to Kamloops where he grew up in Brocklehurst.

Kurt always showed an interest and love of cars and so it made sense that he became an auto mechanic. He worked in various garages in Kamloops, Vernon and Chase. He was a skilled trouble shooter and master at fixing anything automotive. He was always happy to fix a vehicle for a simple thank you.

Kurt met Marilynne in 1962 and the two eventually began dating. After dating for 3.5 years they married in 1967. Kurt and Marilynne lived in Vernon for a short time before finally settling back in Kamloops.

Besides automotive, Kurt also had interests in trains, computers, puttering on his truck and making people laugh. He was always happy when he could share a joke, or many. He had an amazing sense of humour. Kurt was a kind and generous spirit. He had a zest for life. He was up to do anything. He stayed positive and kept a bright outlook, regardless of what life threw at him; "Another kick in the nuts" as he would say.

Family was everything to Kurt. He loved camping with his grandchildren, family get-togethers, trips, coffee dates; anything that involved family. Kurt will be remembered for his kind and generous spirit, his ability to make people laugh and his easygoing nature.

We'll keep the coffee on Pas.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Trudeau and the 4-North staff at RIH, as well as the kind and caring staff at Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice. Much love and thanks to those who have reached out to the family.

Due to Covid 19, a celebration of life will take place when restrictions allow.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice in Kurt's name.