KOZIEL; Walter
June 27, 1926 - April 24, 2016
Walter Koziel, of 91原创, BC, passed away peacefully the morning of Sunday, April 24, 2016. Walt is deeply missed by Marie, his loving wife of 68 years. He is survived by his sister Jean MacLean, sisters-in-law Cora Koziel and Pauline Bodnar, and many nieces and nephews. Walt was born in Poland and his family immigrated to Canada in 1931 when he was just five years old. The family homesteaded in Alberta for a few years, and then came to BC settling in Willoughby. Walt worked on commercial fish boats, logged for many years and worked as a builder/carpenter. He was a hard worker with a real zest for life. He and his "sweetheart" wife Marie went on many road trips, enjoyed their home & garden together, and loved visiting with family, friends and neighbours.
Walt had a great sense of humour, loved to laugh, had many good friends, and enjoyed life fully. He loved his garden and spent countless hours pruning, weeding and nurturing vegetables, flowers, shrubs and grass. His "killer tomatoes" were famous and generously shared with family, friends and neighbours. His strong connection with earth and nature was so very evident in his devotion to and delight with his garden. Celebration of Life will be held at a future date.
~ We will miss you Uncle Walt ~
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal;
Love leaves a memory no one can steal.