May 9, 1922 - April 16, 2012
Nils passed away April 16 in 100 Mile Hospital, following a long struggle with cancer.
He is survived by his wife, Audrey, sons: Chris (Erika) and Rob; stepsons: David (Jennifer), Gary, and Lee (Kerry); three grandchildren: Amy, Kaitlyn and Nathan; sisters: Sigrid in Sweden and Wencke in Norway: and also numerous nieces, nephews and cousins in Norway, Sweden and Germany.
Nils was born in Rjukan, Norway, served in the Norwegian reserve police force in Sweden during the Second World War and then in the Norwegian air force as an instructor in airplane mechanics, before emigrating to Canada in 1952. He taught high school in Duncan for over 20 years, was very active in the local naturalists club, the Somenos Marsh Society and the Federation of BC Naturalists, and also a long-time member of the Sons of Norway, serving on the executive for many years.
Nils moved to the Cariboo in 1999, became involved in the local square dance organizations, enjoyed cross country skiing, and loved walking and bird watching in the Walker Valley.
He will be missed by his family, many friends in the naturalist community and in square dancing.
A family-only memorial will be held on May 5, 2012 and on Sunday, May 6, a square dance will be held in his memory at Creekside Seniors Activity Centre, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
100 Mile Funeral Service Ltd. entrusted
with the arrangements. 250-395-3243
Condolences can be sent to the family at www.100milefuneralservice.com