Joseph Jürgen Nucklaus

He passed away peacefully at Overlander Extended Care in Kamloops, B.C. on March 12, 2014 at 78 years of age.

Joseph is lovingly remembered by his beloved wife Maureen, daughters Heidi and Kirstin, cousins Rolf Sopp, Hartmut Nucklaus, Hanna Wellerdieck, Dieter Goetze, Hans Karl Groneweg, as well as by many friends and other relatives. In particular, Joseph is missed by Frank, Neil, David, and Richard Byce, Katherine and Roger Gallant, Danny and Janice Phillips, and their families.

He was predeceased by his parents, Friedrich and Greta Nucklaus.

Joseph was born May 11, 1935 in Siegen, Germany, and immigrated to Canada in 1957.

He and Maureen were married in Espanola, Ontario in November, 1960. They moved to Labrador City, where Joe was employed by The Iron Ore Company of Canada, in 1962. The family found their life long passion for skiing there. Joe moved his young family to British Columbia in 1973. He knew he'd found the place he wanted to live the rest of his life. Joe retired from William Machinery in 1993 after working there for many years as a heavy duty mechanic and service manager.

Joseph was a man of great resilience and indomitable spirit. He lived through the 2nd World War as a very young child. He lost both his parents and grandparents at a very young age. Joe always had a belief that whatever happened everything would turn out for the better.

He came to Canada as a 22 year old; seeking adventure. He fell in love with Maureen and Canada. He knew he was home.

Joseph was devoted to his family and a dear friend to many. He was much loved for his sense of humour, compassion and generosity of spirit. He had a great love of the outdoors as an avid skier and accomplished gardener. Joe was a dedicated volunteer at Sun Peaks, for 16 years as a Sun Guide and as the timer for the Friday races with his buddies Jim Freathy and Shorty Stiles. Singing was a great passion of his; one he shared with members of the German community in the Leider Kreiss choir. He loved ballroom dancing, in particular Strauss waltzes.

Joe lived life to the fullest, which he did with great joy. He was happiest when sharing a laugh and good times with family and friends.

The family would like to thank Jody and Jim Sloper, Helen Morrison, Sharon Hoodicoff, Debbie Thomson, Dorothea Coughlin, Jim and Diane Freathy, Jim and Joan Moffat, Ken and Joyce Beck and Al and Bonnie Michel for visiting Joe at Ponderosa and Overlander. We would also like to thank Jack Buckham for his support through this difficult time.

We are eternally grateful for the loving and compassionate care received from Dr. Kraig Montalbetti and the staff at Overlander Extended Care. Joe received the best care possible. The care aides and nursing staff were genuine and truly caring.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. in the Schoening Funeral Chapel, 513 Seymour Street.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Joe's memory to Overlander Extended Care, 953 Southill Street, Kamloops, BC V2B 7Z9.