We Remember
JOBST, Charlotte
March 4, 1931 — March 26, 2021
Charlotte passed away peacefully, at the age of 90, at Hospice House in Kelowna, BC on March 26, 2021.
Charlotte grew up in Svedler, Slovakia then came to Canada in 1949. She married the love of her life Horst in 1956; this April would mark their 65th wedding anniversary.
She is survived by her husband Horst; her four children Suzanne Schneider, Grant Jobst, Tracey English, and James Jobst; her four grandchildren Alexander, Dustin, Kaylin, and Colton; her siblings Irene Herman and John Hamrak; as well as her extended family and many dear friends.
Born to be a nurse, it was Charlotte’s vocation for 38 years. Upon retirement, she opened a delicatessen in Richmond, BC for five years, eventually moving to the Okanagan in 1992.
She was an extraordinary, one-of-a-kind human who was giving to everyone.
The family would like to thank the Staff from the Hospice House as well as Dr. Banwell and Dr. Dawson for their amazing care, as well as Shelley at Interior Health.
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Horst & James – I never met your wife & Mother but to hear James speak of her as he did over the years I knew she was somebody very special. I know it was important to you James to make the sacrifices to enable you to be present for your parents. I have no doubt your Mum would be grateful for that. Horst you told me you had been married a long time… but 65 years! WOW! What a love story, few are lucky enough to have the good health and strong bond required to allow love to endure that long. When a light burns brightly for so very long, it leaves us with a feeling of darkness for a while. I do hope you can both take time to feel gratitude for having such a lovely woman in your lives for so long once the initial sorrow begins to subside. My deepest condolensces to you both James and Horst. Thank you for sharing the beautiful words about this beautiful woman – Steven
James and Horst,
I am thinking of you and just want to tell you how much your mom meant to me. Certainly one of my most favorite patients in 20 years doing this job. She was always concerned about everyone else and each visit would make sure to tell me to rest and take time for me. I am really going to miss her and will think of her often.
To Horst, James & Family – So sorry for your loss. James, you always spoke so highly about you mom & always with so much love & respect. And Horst, what a blessing to have spent 65 years with such a special person. May we all be that fortunate.. Hugs & warmest wishes to you all – Dale & Hedy
Horst, James & family
So saddened to hear of Charlottes passing away , we have lots of fond memories of here and will always remember what a kind and happy person she was . Our thoughts are with you Sincerely Bill & Franca Daley
I am very sorry for your loss and wish your family strength during this difficult time.
Tracy Gray, Member of Parliament, Kelowna – Lake Country
I was very lucky indeed, for I was the last one to see her & she prepared 2 months b4 her passing. Mom was very pragmatic & incredibly brave facing her limited amount of time. She lives on through me, as is the case with many other families.