Andrew Peter Aichholz

AICHHOLZ, age 60, of Anglemont, BC, on February 3rd, 2021.

Andy suffered a major coronary event doing what he absolutely loved, sledding, ripping it up at

“The Burn” on Crowfoot Mountain.

Andy is survived by his mother, Anne Aichholz, his wife “Shari” Sharilea Aichholz; son

Michael (Jen) Aichholz; daughter Andie Aichholz, grandsons Brody & Clayton, mother-in-law

Joan Ditchfield, sister-in-laws, Linda Ditchfield & Sue (Richie) Cannon, as well as numerous

extended family. He was predeceased by his father Erich Aichholz, father-in-law Edward

Ditchfield, sister-in-laws Wanda Harlow & Gail Williams.

Andy was born in Germany while his father was stationed with the Canadian Airforce. He

spent most of his childhood travelling between Germany & various bases across Canada until

his family settled in Edmonton in the mid 70’s. It was there that he met his wife & soul mate

Shari.

Andy was an accomplished hockey player & extremely proud to have played semi-pro in

Germany before he started his career in finance.

Andy was very community orientated. He was a Director for the Business Association,

Recreation Development Committee, Chamber of Commerce, Golf Course & was Chairman of

the Economic Development Committee. He served on the Competition Committee & was the

Equipment Manager for the World Freestyle Ski Association in Fernie. A highlight for him was

the 2010 Olympics when he was the Equipment Manager of Freestyle at Cypress & witnessed

Canada’s first gold metal on Canadian soil! He was a member of Search & Rescue, Bikers

Against Bullying & served many years as a coach in minor Hockey.

Being an outdoor enthusiast, Andy was an avid skier, golfer, hockey player, biker & of course

sledder. Another passion was restoring antique cars. Andy & Shari loved to travel & found a

second home in Panama.

After his retirement at 50 he joined the Anglemont Fire Department and was a proud member

until his compromised health no longer allowed him to continue a few years ago.

Andy was an amazing Son, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Son-in-law, Brother-in-law & friend.

He will be remembered for making the most out of life every single day and his unselfish acts of

kindness. He was an instant friend to all he met whether abroad or at home. We are

overwhelmed with the impact he had on others and the support they have given in the days

since his passing.

He will be forever loved & missed.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date due to the current situation.

Please leave a memory for the family at: www.schoeningfuneralservice.com

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In lieu of flowers please donate to the Canadian Diabetes Association or Heart & Stroke

Foundation.