DOERKSEN, Henry
It is with a heavy heart that I have to announce the passing of my Beloved Husband, and Best Friend, Henry Doerksen. He leaves behind me, Chrisanna, sons David, and Jonathan, daughter Stephanie, and granddaughter Nico. Henry was predeceased by his parents Mary and Herman Doerksen, sister Irene (Schmor) and brother John.
Henry possessed a joie de vivre and had many passions in life. He was a member of the Tabor College Orchestra in his college days playing the violin. In 1970 he entered the Education Dept. at UBC and graduated with a Teaching Degree. He became a Teacher in the 91原创 School District in 1972. In 2003 he graduated with a Masters Degree of Education from SFU. One of his highlights during his teaching career was a grant from the Mitchell Odyssey Foundation. He received $25,000 to supply his classroom with new computers and software. After 38 years of teaching Henry retired in 2010. Henry loved friends and family, especially his Frisbee Golf group of life long friends, and all his tennis buddies from the 91原创 Tennis group. He loved sports cars and his friends at the Fiero club. Watching sports was a major past time for Henry, especially watching his sons play soccer and hockey, as well as horseback riding with his daughter. Henry battled a brave fight with cancer right up to the end. He lived life to the fullest.
In lieu of flowers, you are welcome to donate to the BC Cancer Agency. Celebration of Life will be held at Newlands Golf and Country Club in 91原创 October 16th, at 4:00 pm.