Obituaries

LOCKHORST, Anton (Tony) Jacobus

Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Tony passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by the love of his family. He is survived by his cherished wife Margarita, four children, eight grandchildren, his brother Piet, nephews and nieces.

Born in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Tony escaped the Nazi occupation during WWII, and served with the Allied Forces for the rest of the war. Following the liberation of Holland, he became a Captain in the Royal Dutch Air Force on active duty in Indonesia, Korea, and Egypt-Suez. Tony arrived in Canada in the late 1950s and began a long career as a community builder, business owner, and developer. His hard work and perseverance live on today in various prominent Okanagan buildings and subdivisions.

Tony earned a Bachelor of Business and International Commerce & Finance degree from the University of Amsterdam, an Agent & Broker License from the Real Estate Institute of BC, and was a Fellow with the Canadian Association of Insurance Brokers. He also completed education in Land & Urban Development, and Construction. Tony was a founding member of the Kelowna Boys' Club; and a Director of the Kelowna & District Minor Hockey Association, International Arabian Horse Association, and the Kelowna Art Foundation. He also sat on the Board of Governors of Okanagan University College, and was a long-time regular member of the Royal Canadian Legion.

An avid family man, Tony was readily available for advice, or to tell stories of a full and interesting life. He always had a smile and a lap for his grandchildren, and described his final 18 years with Margarita as the happiest of his life. His keen mind, loving generosity, wisdom, and joie de vivre will be deeply missed.

Arrangements in care of Everden Rust Funeral Services, (250) 860-6440

Link: www.everdenrust.com

Condolence Messages

Aug 28, 2017
Our family's darling "papa" and great oak, thank you for all your love, steady guidance, kindness and stories. You are in our hearts always.

Ana-Maria and family
Aug 28, 2017
Good bye, dear Papa. You will be forever in our hearts.
Aug 28, 2017
Dear Uncle, I am going to miss you.

Diana Lockhorst
Aug 26, 2017
Goodbye my old friend R I P you have earned it!!!

Rene Dureault
Aug 25, 2017
We had a lot of discussions about a lot of subjects and I think we solved a few problems. He was a very interesting person and had respect for everyone.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Domenic and Lina Rampone