We Remember
DAHL-JENSEN, Svend
March 11, 1931 — December 4, 2013
Svend passed away surrounded and upheld by the love of his family. Born in Copenhagen, Denmark to Tilda and Ludvig Dahl Jensen, Svend received his trade medal as a butcher in Denmark and emigrated to Canada in 1952. While working in Niagara Falls, Svend met a beautiful young English woman named Pamela with whom he would share 59 years of marriage. Their two daughters were born in Ontario but the family moved to B.C. in 1959 where Svend worked as a meat manager for Safeway in both Trail and Castlegar. Svend’s dream came true when they purchased recreational property in Deer Park on the Arrow Lakes in 1968. The summer home eventually became their permanent home where Pam and Svend shared their love of nature, good food and classical music. Svend also got great joy out of the family “invasions” for the summer holidays. Pam and Svend recently moved to Kelowna to be nearer to family. Svend is survived by his wife Pam who will miss her lovely man; his two girls Susan (Larry) DeMarchi of Fernie and Sandra (Gary) Pearson of Kelowna who will miss singing with their Dad; his grandchildren – Jennifer (Jason), Michael (Amy), Laura (Tom), Alex (Jessie), Victoria and Clara who will miss Poppa’s strong hugs; and his merry band of great-grandchildren – Cody, Wyatt and Katie; Dane and Peri; Liam, and Hannah who were all a great source of joy to their Poppa. Svend will also be missed and remembered fondly by his siblings Kirsten, Vagn, and Karen, Pam’s sisters, each of their families and his many friends. Svend valued family and community; he was a generous, kind and handy man who always enjoyed helping others. After a brave battle with illness in the past four years, Svend is resting peacefully leaving a legacy of family that continues into the future. At Svend’s request no service will be held. For those wishing to send a condolence, photos or share memories, may do so by scrolling down this page to the area called “Share Your Condolences.”
I strove with none, for none was worth my strife:
Nature I loved, and, next to Nature, Art:
I warm’d both hands before the fire of Life;
It sinks; and I am ready to depart.
-Walter Savage Landor
My sincere condolences … To you all.. I will always remember you as the best neighbours when I was growing up in Trail..
Love.. Barb Moen…
Thinking of you at this time and fond memories of Svend, the man at
Safeway #131 who could fix anything.
Our thoughts are with you all.
Ann and I would like to express our condolence to Pam and all the family.
I share many fond memories of Svend, having worked with him in both Trail and Castlegar.We will miss him as a co-worker and a friend.
God bless
Tony and Ann Sandrin
Tony and Ann.
Pam:
We are so sorry to hear of Sven’s passing. All the years I worked with the “Great Dane” all the stories I still tell. He was a good man.
Pam, Sandra, Susan and family. My condolences. I too have fond memories of Svend and the dedication he had to his family and his trade.
Pam, Susan, Sandra and families
We were so sad to hear of the loss of your dear Svend. Wayne’s mom worked with Svend at Safeway in downtown Trail and Wayne worked with him there and later in Castlegar Safeway. Svend was a mentor to Virgie when she worked in the meat department with him; she had so much respect for him as a supervisor and especially as a friend. We will always remember Svend’s contagious laugh and his warm smile. We enjoyed talking with him when we would meet him after his retirement; he was always cheerful and positive and he had the ability to make us (and I think everyone he met) feel SO special. He was a wonderful guy who took great pride in his family. We are thinking of you and remembering Svend.
Wayne and Linda Zino
Pam, Susan and Sandra , our thoughts and condolences are with you all. Svend was an inspiration in our upbringing and will always be in our hearts … He always had time for us and was a great friend .. We will hang on to the memories ….
Rick and family
My heart aches to hear such a wonderful man has left this earth. I loved beating at the cabin and hearing Svend humming or whistling everywhere he went. He was an amazing man I loved the visits and bonfires. Will always have a special place in my heart. Loves and hugs to Pam, and all the family RIP Svend love always
So sorry to hear of your loss….Svend was a great man – he will be missed
That was a week for losing great people in this world.Greetings, love and condolences at this sad time for you Sandra and Gary and Laura Alex Victoria and Clara, and your families, from the Turners in Wellington, NZ. We remember him visiting.