Sept. 22, 1920 - Aug. 30, 2013
Nick was born in Pragenau, Russia. His family left for Canada in 1925. They settled in the Peace River area of Alberta, near Grande Prairie. In 1943 the family moved to Delta, BC. Nick attended Peace River Bible Institute and later, following the war, graduated from Prairie Bible Institute.
After returning to BC, Nick met his future wife, Hildegarde, and they were married on July 20, 1951. The newlyweds moved to Terrace, BC, where they planted a church and had their first two children: Esther and Kenneth. In 1955 they moved back to the lower mainland and shortly after, Stephen was born. Rodney and Cheryl completed their family in the years that followed.
Nick worked in a plywood plant in Surrey and continued working for Weldwood when they moved to 100 Mile House in 1969. Nick and Hildegarde were very involved with the 100 Mile Evangelical Free Church. He served as Sunday School Superintendent for many years and both of them were vitally involved with the music in the church. Hildegarde was masterful on the piano and Nick had a beautiful tenor voice.
In 2003, Hildegarde was taken home to heaven. Despite his incredible loss, Nick’s faith and commitment enabled him to continue to be a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Recently, Nick was allowed to take the last steps of his journey here with us. We are grateful for the time we have had with him. He has now rejoined all of his loved ones. We celebrate his life then and now.
Funeral Services were held Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013 at the 100 Mile Evangelical Free Church, Officiated by Pastor Pat Stitch. Nick was laid to rest beside his beloved Hildegard at Valleyview Cemetery, Surrey BC on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013
The Goertz family wish to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff of Carefree Manor, Dr. Schoeman and the nurses and staff at 100 Mile Hospital for their professionalism and compassionate care of their dear father during his final days, and also to Pastors Pat Stich and John Marshell and the people of the 100 Mile Evangelical Free Church for all of their help with the memorial service and reception.
100 Mile Funeral Service Ltd.
entrusted with the arrangements. 250-395-3243
Condolences can be sent to the family care of www.100milefuneralservice.com