November 21, 2024
In Loving Memory ~
Jacqueline (Jackie) Franzen
Feb 01, 1940 - Oct 01, 2022
Herbert (Bert) Franzen
March 25, 1936- Nov 1, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we the children of Bert and Jackie Franzen wish to announce their passing. Bert and Jackie were married in 1957 in Golden BC. They raised 6 children in Campbell River and watched the family expand to a total of 52 members consisting of 6 spouses to their children, 17 grandchildren including spouses,17 great grandchildren.
Bert and Jackie enjoyed 65 years of marriage together until mom passed in 2022. They adhered tightly to their conviction that marriage was a sacred bond.
Bert and Jackie resided in Campbell River from 1965 until 1988 when they moved to Edson Alberta then to Winfield BC and eventually to Salmon Arm BC, making many lifelong friends, travelling to many parts of world.
Dad owned and operated H.R Franzen Construction Ltd from 1975 until his retirement and was known for his hard work ethic, building miles of road and numerous bridges. Land Development was another achievement be it constructing, financing or assisting in numerous ways They developed subdivisions in Campbell River, Whitecourt Alberta and Salmon Arm up until 1993.
Their faith and devotion to their God and Creator Jehovah was unbreakable. They were baptized as Jehovah's Witnesses in 1961. They helped on many construction projects building Kingdom Halls, Assembly Centers, Printing and Educational Facilities, and studying the Bible with others, sharing in preaching campaigns in Canada and Foreign countries. The Bible was their textbook for living. These qualities are seen in all generations of the family.
Dad passed away peacefully in a care facility in Vernon B.C. November 01, 2024. He was known for his love of music always willing to play his accordion for any who dropped by their home and Mom always extended hospitality creating amazing meals. When someone needed a soft place to land they always had a spare room to offer and chair at the dinner table. You could say they were Surrogate Parents to many and had a large extended family.
Dad is survived by his brother Donn (Sharon) of Nanoose Bay and mom is survived by her sister Patsy (Cam) of Sylvan Lake Alberta and sister Geri (Ron) of Prince George BC.
A memorial service will be held on December 14th, 2024 for Dad at Kingdom Hall Of Jehovah's Witnesses, 721 2nd Street SE, Salmon Arm.
Or please join on Zoom Meeting ID: 438 394 1273 Passcode: BERT
1:30 pm PST Breakout room 2:00 pm PST Memorial Talk & Slideshow
Refreshments to follow, please bring your favorite finger food to share.
They will be forever in our hearts until they experience God's promise to bring them back to life here on earth in Paradise...a promise they held close to.
We thank all for the love and support we have received during this time of great loss.
Rick and Brenda Franzen - Campbell River
Cheryl and Rod Ens- Kamloops B.C
Pamela and David Micku- Tappen B.C
Shaun Franzen - Kelowna B.C
Crystal and Andreas Krajnc- Kamloops BC
Desiree and James Frei - Lake Country BC