Svend was born in Denmark Sept. 25, 1929 to Anny and Sofus Nielsen and was the 2nd youngest of six. He married Ruth Jespersen in 1953 and before they came to Canada they had two daughters, Lona and Sussanne. With a baker’s apprenticeship under his belt, the family immigrated to Canada in 1957. Settling in East Van, Svend’s first job was at the White Lunch. He then went on to work at various Super Values as a member of the baker’s union local 468. Spanning a 35 year career as a baker and cake decorator extraordinaire he retired in 1993.
While in Vancouver, he took up oil painting and never missed an opportunity to swim in the ocean or a lake. Throughout his life he was an avid reader and he always kept a beautiful garden. He loved taking the family on countless camping trips and he always enjoying spending time with family in nature. After moving to Port Coquitlam in 1967 he started a chess club at the rec. centre, eventually moving the club to his basement. During this time he purchased a canoe which became a full on adventure with many stories. He then moved to Maple Ridge in the mid 90’s until April of this year. Sadly Ruth passed in 1999.
After living alone for a few years he met Ivy Phillips and they married in 2002. Sadly Ivy passed in 2019 but Svend stayed in Maple Ridge for another couple years (Thank you Claire for all your help during COVID). Then in April of this year, he came to live with his daughter Lone in Chilliwack, where he enjoyed the mountains and river, bird watching and his new job as dog petter.
He leaves behind his daughter Susanne, granddaughter Emily (Keenan), great grandson Winter, daughter Lone, grandson Woody, Ivy’s extended family who considered him a stepdad and grampa as well as his family in Denmark.
Svend was a kind and caring man who always had a smile on his face and was always looking for a way to add humor to any situation. He was loved by everyone who knew him and will be miss dearly.
❤️ May he Rest in Peace ❤️
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