1927 ~ 2012
On July 29th 2012, Otto Graf passed peacefully at the age of 84. He was born in Kelowna General Hospital and lived in Rutland his entire life. Before retiring he had been a logger, orchardist, and real estate developer.
Married to Theresa for 63 years, he was the proud father of Odette (Greg), Daryl (Carolyn), Kim (Pam), Blaine (Laura), and Brent (Lone); grandfather of Janaya (Eric), Jordan (Carolyn), Jaryn (Steve), Jarrod, Joel (Ashley), Kaitlin, Ariana, and Austyn; and great grandfather to Dayton, Delylah, Mackinnley, Traecen, and Parker.
Otto was an active member of the Knights of Columbus and served many years with the Rutland Volunteer Fire Department. He brought Rutland’s first new fire truck back to Rutland from Montreal. He was also active in sports, playing fastball with Club 13, and the Rutland Rovers. Otto enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid fisherman and hunter. He loved to travel with his wife Theresa, in their motor home, throughout North America and enjoyed the sights of other international destinations. Recently, he especially looked forward to taking his scooter to have coffee with friends in Rutland.
Prayers will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Thursday August 2, 2012 at St Theresa’s Catholic Church, 750 Rutland Road N., Kelowna, BC. The Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday August 3, 2012, also at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church with Father Otto Rollheiser OMI officiating.
The family extends a special “Thank you!” to Dr. Brown, the Hospice Centre staff, and Interior Health care givers for their outstanding care and assistance.
In Otto’s memory, donations may be made to The Heart & Stroke Foundation, #4 – 1551 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9M9
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.valleyviewfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements entrusted to Valleyview Funeral Home, Kelowna, BC 250-765-3147.
SHARE OBITUARY
v.1.8.18