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KRAHN, Miles Herbert

December 4, 1958 — May 25, 2015

 

Miles passed away peacefully May 25, 2015 after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Miles is survived by his wife Colleen, his children Mark (Andra), Brent (Colleen), Jessica (Justin) and stepsons Jeremy (Kim) and Joshua.  Miles was a loving grandfather to Georgia, Owen, Conrad, Mitchell, Benjamin, Natalie and Sarah, and loving brother to Glen (Leslie) and Beverley (Carl).

Miles was born in Saskatoon on December 4th, 1958 to Herbert and Anne Krahn, living there until 1970 when the family moved to Vancouver. In 1972 the family relocated to Calgary where Miles completed high school at Dr. E.P. Scarlett and began his journey to become a successful innovator and entrepreneur.   Miles began his career in construction with his father and brother in 1978.   During this time he also co-owned and operated a chain of drapery stores with his family.  In 1986 he combined his love for food and passion for cooking to launch a sophisticated production facility for his highly successful line of salad dressings.  In 2001 Miles moved his family and Meadow Ridge Homes operations to Kelowna where he continued the family legacy of building quality custom homes.  With Miles’s attention to detail and his drive for perfection, Meadow Ridge soon became one of Kelowna’s premier award winning homebuilders.

Miles’s passion was his business but his heart was always with family and friends.  It was said upon his passing that Miles lived a 100-year life in his short 56 years on this earth.  Miles was a proud father, devoted family man, a trusted and loyal friend to all, the original “foodie” and a world-class martini maker.

A celebration of Miles’s life will be held at 1PM, June 1st at the Evangel Church 3261 Gordon Drive Kelowna BC.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you please give generously to the BC Cancer Foundation at bccancerfoundation.com.  Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.  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.”

 

Service
1PM, June 1st, 2015

Location
Evangel Church

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The service for KRAHN, Miles Herbert is scheduled for 1PM, June 1st, 2015 . Below you will find the map for the service location and the contact information should you have any questions.

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Evangel Church

3261 Gordon Drive Kelowna, BC

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Condolences

  • Teresa Silbernagel says:
    May 27, 2015 at 3:46 pm

    With Love,
    Life goes on but as humans we need time to heal, time to grieve, time to reflect, a time to live this moment no matter how hard,with support of caring trusting loving hearts.

    Miles will be missed terribly by all the lives he touched.

    Love and Peace to the Family.
    Teresa Silbernagel(Meadowridge Homes Admin. 2007-2013)

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  • Daryle and Linda Edstrom says:
    May 27, 2015 at 7:13 pm

    We are so incredibly sad that Miles passed at such a young age. He was truly an amazing, outstanding man, who will be really missed by all those whose lifes he touched.

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  • Domenic and Lina Rampone says:
    May 28, 2015 at 7:25 am

    our thoughts and are with the Krahn family

    Domenic and Lina Rampone

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  • Julie & Michael Flatt says:
    May 28, 2015 at 9:01 am

    Our hearts are with you in this time of sorrow. We have such fond memories of Miles and the family when they lived in Evergreen Estates, Calgary. Neighborhood dinners, Crantini’s and Miles trying to outrun a jack rabbit come to mind.
    Love to the family from Julie, Michael, Jackie, Patrick and Sammi

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  • Laura & John Mercier says:
    May 28, 2015 at 9:40 am

    Our sincere condolences go out to all the Krahn family members. Miles was a very special person to all that knew him and will truly be missed. All his involvement with Kevin and Craig will be forever remembered. Thanks dear friend, we will miss you, love from, Wigley

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  • Denise Davies says:
    May 28, 2015 at 9:41 am

    My deepest sympathies to Mile’s family. I always enjoyed our conversations when he came in to apply for Building Permits and I will miss him.

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  • Rob & Lynn Anderson says:
    May 28, 2015 at 11:45 am

    We send this condolence with heavy hearts. Miles will be missed dearly.
    Our thoughts are with the Krahn family.

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  • Rob McAlpine says:
    May 29, 2015 at 5:03 am

    My deepest condolences to all of the family.
    RIP my friend.

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  • Janis Schram says:
    May 29, 2015 at 6:28 am

    Our heart felt condolences to you Glen and your family, Bev and family. Miles from the time he was little, was a sweet loving boy, a smile with dimples that could melt any heart… He will be missed…

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  • Bob Pottle says:
    May 29, 2015 at 12:22 pm

    I first met Miles in 2003 when my wife, Kim Parkhill, and I visited her sister Kathy and partner Peter in Kelowna. Miles was one of their friends: a dynamic, outgoing person who clearly loved life and made friends easily. Kim and I greatly enjoyed his company.

    We are saddened by Miles’ passing and offer our condolences to his loved ones. A bright light has been extinguished.

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  • Lorne & Kim McLennan says:
    May 30, 2015 at 3:40 pm

    Our deepest condolences to all of the family.
    Miles was an amazing man and good friend and will never be forgotten.RIP

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  • Elaine Hansen says:
    May 31, 2015 at 5:22 pm

    I met Miles over 35 years ago when I lived with his cousin Sonya…Miles was such an awesome person, so kind, so friendly, I felt like I had known him for years. Over many years I had only seen Miles a few times, but will never forget his smile, and his wonderful disposition. I only regret I did not know him more. My condolences go out to his friends and family, ..we were all lucky to know Miles.

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  • Kyle & Jen Jones says:
    June 1, 2015 at 9:14 am

    Our deepest condolences to the Krahn family. So sorry for your loss.

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  • Del and Colleen Diehl says:
    June 1, 2015 at 10:09 am

    Our deepest condolences to all of Mile’s family. You will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.

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  • David Baskill says:
    June 2, 2015 at 9:55 am

    Was shocked to read of the passing of my friend Miles. I am sad to have missed the funeral yesterday, and a chance to meet his children again, after so many years. I have many happy memories of good times spent with Miles and Sue, as neighbors in Canyon Meadows Estates. My very best to all of the family.

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  • John & Carol McCabe says:
    June 2, 2015 at 10:02 am

    Those whom we love may go out of sight, but never out of heart and mind. Our deepest sympathies to Glen & Leslie, and the whole Krahn family.

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  • Rod johnson says:
    June 2, 2015 at 7:37 pm

    My condolences go out to the Krahn family , Miles was a great guy who will be sadly missed

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  • Sue & Allan Kent says:
    June 3, 2015 at 8:11 am

    I have so many wonderful memories of Miles. I met him when I was in grade 8. We hung around all through high school and remained good friends. I knew I could call him any time and we could pick right up where we left off. I am deeply saddened that I will not hear his laugh, or see his face again, but my memories (along with tons of old pics) will keep him in my heart forever. My sincerest condolences to the entire Krahn family at this very sad time. xoxo

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  • Teresa Morley says:
    June 3, 2015 at 7:59 pm

    My thoughts are with your family , you will be dearly missed…I am so thankful for your advice over the years RIP

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  • Colleen Harris says:
    June 7, 2015 at 7:40 am

    Our hearts and prayers to Miles family. We so enjoyed all our good times with Miles. He made a great martini! Will hold on to those great memories forever!
    Glen and Colleen Harris

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  • Cheryl Ann Szostakiwsky (nee Neufeld) says:
    June 7, 2015 at 4:00 pm

    I was shocked and saddened to hear of Miles’ passing. I have great memories of time spent with my second cousin Miles when our families lived in Lake Bonavista in Calgary during the Seventies. My Dad Wilmer Neufeld was a cousin to Miles’ Dad Herb. My sincerest sympathies go out to Glen and Leslie, Bev and Carl, and their families.

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  • Colleen Krahn says:
    August 13, 2015 at 8:31 am

    We are missing you each and every moment of everyday my love! xoxo

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