Peter DURLACHER

DURLACHER, Peter
Husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend died peacefully at home in Whistler, BC at the age of 84, following a brave struggle with Alzheimer's disease. Peter was born in 1932 in Waisenegg, Steiermark, Austria, the fourth of five children to Maria and Matthias Durlacher. He leaves behind his wife Erika, children Kim and Ken, grandchildren Taylor and Carter, his sister Maria (Hans), and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Peter, coming from a humble beginning, immigrated to Canada in 1953, happily adopting his new homeland. He first worked in the logging industry, then as a tradesman plumber, as well as embracing his love of skiing and people through teaching at Mount Seymour Ski School and Toni Sailer summer ski camps in Whistler. He retired from his plumbing career at Shaughnessy Hospital in Vancouver in 1993, to assist Erika full time in running their Durlacher Hof, Alpine Country Inn in Whistler, BC. Peter will always be remembered for his kind and gentle spirit, patience, and generous heart. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Alzheimer's Society of BC are sincerely appreciated. Services to be held at: Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church, 6299 Lorimer Road, Whistler, BC. A mass will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 11 a.m. Reception at Durlacher Hof. Interment at Ocean View Burial Park, 4000 Imperial Street, Burnaby, BC, Monday, December 5, 2016 at 11 a.m. Reception at Kim's home.