Manfred Beier

Manfred was born in Schliesien, Germany. He grew up through some very tough wartime years. After escaping to West Germany he found a job in a mine, and worked hard to save up funds to immigrate to Canada. In 1956 he and his wife Adelgunde, came to Terrace, B.C.

He found his niche in the forest industry as a faller. He developed their home and acreage and helped raise their children Roland and Maureen.

After 30 years in Terrace, they decided to move to Prince George to enjoy a more relaxing life and be closer to their children, and grandchildren.

Manfred loved the sun, and was often seen shirtless, in his garden or on his deck. He loved gardening, fishing and making wine. He also enjoyed shooting the breeze with whoever wanted to hear his stories, friends and strangers. He was rarely without a project, he taught himself wood carving in his 70’s, and produced several moose, elk and bear carvings.

His children know he was more than satisfied with the life he lived, content with his adventures, and proud of his children’s successes.

We applaud his courage to come to Canada, and mostly what that courage, his humour and hard work taught us.