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BUSSE, Arthur

Arthur Busse passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026, at the age of 91, with family by his side.

He is survived by those he loved most, including his wife of 62 years, Ella Busse; his children Bernard Busse (Diana Ralston), Angela Busse, and Brian Busse; and his grandchildren Sair Guizzetti-Gibson (Serefina Guizzetti), Emily Gibson, and Beatrice Hartfiel, along with many dear friends.

He now joins his parents, Emilie and Adolf Busse, and his siblings Martha, Erna, Lilly, Frieda, and Ervin, who predeceased him.

Arthur was born in the small farming colony of Niespozianka, Volhynia, in what was then Poland, now Ukraine. At 18, he immigrated to Canada with his parents. While crossing the country by train to their destination of Whitemouth, Manitoba, he passed through Kenora, Ontario, on the shores of Lake of the Woods, where he would later return with his wife to build a life and raise a family.

A master craftsman, Arthur took deep pride in the work of his hands. Trained as a carpenter, he went on to build a successful construction business, creating both homes and commercial buildings. He was generous with his knowledge, training and mentoring a generation of tradesmen.

After retiring to Kelowna in the Okanagan, he began a remarkable second chapter, crafting fine museum display cabinetry for an international travelling exhibition, with destinations including Australia, Japan, and Singapore.

He believed strongly in community and was one of the founding organizers of the Kenora Multicultural Festival. He was also an active member of Toastmasters and the Lions Club, and gave his time generously in service to Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church and the German Canadian Harmonie Club.

Arthur will be fondly remembered for his quick wit and his sense of humour, which will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in Arthur’s honour to a charity of your choice.

A Memorial Service will be held on FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM, located at CHRIST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2091 Gordon Dr, Kelowna, BC, with Pastor Barbara Groote officiating. 

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Service
FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM

Location
CHRIST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2091 Gordon Dr, Kelowna, BC

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The service for BUSSE, Arthur is scheduled for FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Below you will find the map for the service location and the contact information should you have any questions.

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CHRIST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2091 Gordon Dr, Kelowna, BC

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  • Bev Wexler says:

    My deepest sympathies on the loss of your father, husband and grandfather. He was a remarkable and talented man who will not be forgotten.

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