Robert Opa BROMMER

Robert Opa BROMMER obituary

Robert Opa BROMMER

Robert BROMMER Obituary

Published by Vancouver Sun and/or The Province from Oct. 25 to Oct. 26, 2011.
BROMMER, Robert (Opa) Born December 24th, 1916 in Gnadenfeld, Russia passed away peacefully October 13th, 2011 in Vancouver at the age of 94. Predeceased by daughter Lily and wife Lydia, Robert is survived by his loving family son Ronald (Diane), grandsons Brian and Robert, daughter Laura (Erick) and his very best friend Maria Kottke. After the war Robert met Lydia in Stuttgart, Germany and in 1950 immigrated to Canada and spent their first year farming in Saskatchewan. They then moved to Vancouver soon after and were happily married for 42 years. Robert was employed at Canada Packers for 24 years. After retirement in 1976 he spent his time looking after their investments, traveling, gardening and when the grandsons came along they were his pride and joy. Robert was also a member of Martin Luther Evangelical Lutheran Church. Opa's kind and loving nature was known to many and will always be remembered. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 28th, 2011 at 1:00pm, followed by a funeral service at 2:00pm at Ocean View Funeral Home, 4000 Imperial Street in Burnaby. Interment will take place at the Abbey Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to Mount Saint Joseph Hospital, 3 East Acute Care Unit would be appreciated. Condolences may be offered at WWW.OCEANVIEWFUNERAL.COM

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Eleonore Bethge-Schinzel

December 31, 2011

Thank your for your letter, even if it came with sad news. I share your gratefulness to have known the kind person my "Uncle Robert" was. I have known him for 65 years and will always have fond memories. When I was in Calgary in July he and I talked on the phone for the last time.
I wish you and your whole family special blessings for the new year - the first one without Opa. And I hope you and I will meet again sooner och later- you're always welcome at my place. Many regards from Andrea - I'm visiting her for the holidays. Yours Lore

cheryl moore

October 28, 2011

so sorry for your loss....we lived next door to your mom and dad and you for years on 62nd and main...harry and kitty were your parent s friends for years until they passed away....the angels are looking after them now...take care ...cheryl moore vanberkel

Pam and Gordon Zenk

October 27, 2011

So sorry about the loss of your Dad (Opa). We hope you can find some comfort in all of the wonderful memories of your time spent together.

Roy Schatz

October 27, 2011

We are very saddened by the news of the passing of Mr. Robert Brommer who we had the luck to meet and get to know. I wished we did have more time to spend with a man who was always very kind and thoughtful.
Please accept our condolences for this terrible loss your family has suffered.

Lillian Zubor (Lavia)

October 27, 2011

I am so sorry to hear about Mr Brommer passing away. I just happen to catch his picture in the newspaper.It seems like yesterday although it was many years ago when I first came to Canada to live in the apartment on 2nd floor of The Wagon Wheel Place on East 16th. I spent 13 happy years there, got married there. I was there when you and Diane got married and when the twins arrived and what a joy for everyone. Mr. and Mrs Brommer were the best landlords anyone could have.I sent them and you on many trips Hawaii, Vegas, Mexico, Alaska etc.We then lost touch, the twins grew up and we grew older. I have since re-married, hence the Last name Zubor, moved to White Rock, but I am still in travel now working in New West At Maritime Travel in The Royal City center.Your Dad will be greatly missed as he was truely a very caring and generous man. My sympaty and condolences go out to you and the family

October 26, 2011

Sorry to here of the passing of your dad. I new you were very close to him. take care. Dave Patterson

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