We Remember
ANTON, Adam
March 6, 1930 — February 27, 2024
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our loving husband, father, and Opa, Adam Anton. He was an inspirational force in our lives, and will be greatly missed. He loved life and lived it to the fullest.
Adam is survived by his wife of 71 years, Martha (née Henschel); children, Gordon (Tracey) Anton and Evelyn (Jim) Rota; grandchildren, Chad (Rhiannon) Rota, Lindsay (Colby) Russell, Amy Anton, Andrea Andrich (Dimitrios); great-grandchildren, Logan and Mason Andrich, Lukas and Max Russell, and Sophie and Madelyn Rota. He is also survived by sisters, Helene Bonn, Rose Metz, Irma Anton, and Erika (Ernie) Lukacs; along with many nieces, nephews, and relatives in Canada and Germany. Adam was predeceased by his parents, Daniel and Olga; brother, Adolf; and sisters, Monica and Regina.
His greatest love was his wife, Martha, and he held his family dear above all else.
Adam immigrated to Canada in 1951, with Martha joining him in Lethbridge, AB in 1952, where they were married. On the advice of a cousin, the two moved to Kelowna, BC in 1954 and started their family the following year. They later moved to Vernon, and then Revelstoke, where he worked at Downie Street Sawmills before retiring, and then back to Kelowna in 1979, where they enjoyed many years with family and friends.
Our family wishes to thank Dr. Alexis Thomson and the staff at Mountain View Village for all the comfort and care they provided to Adam.
A Funeral Service will be held on SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 2024, AT 10:00 AM (PDT), LOCATED AT SPRINGFIELD FUNERAL HOME, 2020 SPRINGFIELD ROAD, KELOWNA, BC.
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Service
SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 2024, AT 10:00 AM (PDT)
Location
Springfield Funeral Home
To Gordon and Tracey and family.
Jack and I send our sincere condolences to you on the loss of your father. Will always remember the Downie Street connection!
Dear Martha & Anton Families, My condolences for your loss. Many fond memories of Adam & Martha over the years.
My thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. Ruth Beger & Heidi Peacock
Gordon and Tracey and Family
My sincere condolences to you on your loss