Obituaries

STELZER, Virginia

With great sadness the family of Virginia Stelzer announces her passing on January 9, 2019 at the age of 76. She is lovingly remembered by her husband Fred of 55 years marriage, daughter Linda (Russell) King, grandchildren Griffin and Ashley, sister Diana (Paul) Shepel, sister Elsie (Ernie) Klut and brother David (Dianna) Hawirko and numerous nieces and nephews. A service of remembrance will be held at 1:30 pm on Tuesday, January 15th at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Rd, Kelowna, BC. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to the BC Cancer Agency, 399 Royal Ave., Kelowna, BC V1Y 5L3 www.bccancer.bc.ca.

Link: www.springfieldfuneralhome.com/obituaries/stelzer-virginia/

Condolence Messages

Jan 14, 2019
Virginia had a beautiful heart and a lovely smile and was kind to all who knew her in our community. Our hearts go out to you, Fred. Please know we are here for you.

Your neighbours in Boundary Pines
Jan 14, 2019
Our family chain is broken,

And nothing seems the same,

Another link went missing,

The day God called her name.

Our dear Virginia will be missed more than words can say. We will always remember her as the calm, gentle lady who quietly went about doing what had to be done even in the excitement and sometimes chaos of Mom's Christmas Day kitchen. She never needed fanfare or great pat on the back; she just knew what needed doing and did it. I always admired her for that and she will remain my role model forever.

Our hearts go out to you Fred, Linda, Griffin, Ashley, and Russ as we make our way through the very difficult journey ahead....our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Paul and Diana
Jan 13, 2019
I have so many fond memories of Auntie Ginny; from weekend fun at Granny & Grandpa's, family Christmas' to holidays taken together. One that comes to mind and always brings a smile to my face; is that one time our families spent winter break in Palm Springs together. We tried hard to tan our pale Canadian skin and ended up with a burn instead. Auntie Ginny told us that putting vinegar on a burn would soothe our skin and turn it into a nice golden tan. Well, of course, we wanted to return home with this golden tan. With no vinegar in sight, we turned to pickle juice! We dabbed that pickle juice all over hoping for the elusive golden tan. We smelled like we worked in the Bicks pickle factory but dammit we were going to have a tan!

Sending light, love and comforting hugs. I am so sorry for your loss. Will miss you, Auntie, Leanne Shepel.
Jan 12, 2019
I used to play bingo with Virginia. Absolutely the nicest lady you will ever meet. Always a smile, kind words from her. My condolences to her family, she will be missed.

Sandi Giddings