We Remember

SVENDSEN, Arthur Edward “Ed”

January 1, 1970 — January 1, 1970

Ed passed away on November 24, 2019 at the age of 86, at the ICU (A) of Kelowna General Hospital.  He was predeceased by his father and mother, as well as his brother John.  Ed has left behind his wife of 56 years, Elizabeth “Katie”; son Steve; daughter Heather (David); granddaughters Isabelle and Scarlette; brother Bob; sister Edith; sisters-in-law Evelyn, Joan ​and Ellen; as well as many nephews, nieces and friends who are scattered all over the world.

Ed joined the Royal Canadian Air Force, at age 18, where he worked on aircraft electrical systems before retiring after 20+ years.  He then worked for Conair Aviation for another 25 years before retiring again. He was well liked with an infectious personality who enjoyed many friendships over the years. Ed and Elizabeth did a lot of touring over the years and enjoyed every minute of it. It was a lot of fun meeting new friends and visiting/living in such interesting countries. Ed got bladder cancer in 2012, had a rough time with the chemo and radiation treatment but got thru it and last week finished a 7-year annual check-up for the cancer with the Urologist declaring him cancer free and in very good health. Other than that bad stretch, he enjoyed a very healthy life. The last several years he was content to stay home and go “out and about” as he said he’d had enough travelling!

We loved him dearly and will miss him and his quick humor and guidance.

It was Ed’s wish that there wouldn’t be any service and that he be cremated. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate anyone wishing to do so to donate to the Kelowna General Hospital – Emergency and ICU (A),  www.kghfoundation.com, in appreciation of the fantastic teams of doctors, nurses​, paramedics, firemen and support staff. They are an incredibly dedicated and caring group of professionals.  The family thanks them with all our hearts. 

If you wish to send a condolence, post photos or share a memory, please scroll down the page to the area called “Condolences”.

Share with Others:

Share on Facebook
Share Via Email

Send Condolences
Send Flowers, Sympathy Card or Comfort Meal
Kelowna General Hospital – Emergency and ICU (A) Link: www.kghfoundation.com

 


 


Condolences

Leave a Condolence Message for the Family


» To share your condolence on this page please fill out the requested fields.
» If you have a photo to share, please do so as families appreciate it. To share a photo (please note, just one photo per condolence please), click the 'Choose File' button and select a photo from your computer.
» Once you are done, click the 'Share' button.
» Your email is never published or shared. Your name and email are both required.

NOTE: all messages will go through an administrative process before being posted.

Testimonials

They took care of me like family.

Judith Szabo

Everything was so organized and pertinent to what we needed. Everyone we met was kind, courteous and very helpful during our emotional and challenging time. Thank you so much.

Heather Mayne

They were so prompt on answering any questions and changing things. They were prepared and respected any religious decisions. The process was so seamless and made easy in such a high stress situation.

Tanya Kohar

In the past 2 years Springfield has helped us through the death of my Mother and my Father. Their response and help allowed us to focus on the remaining family rather than worrying about details of the funeral and all the notifications that are required upon a death.

Terry Eldridge

The atmosphere has been nothing but professional during times of grief.  After the passing of my mother, the staff coached me on the next steps and looked after filling in all the government forms that I needed to sign, which took a huge burden off my mind at the time.

Donald McClure

Everyone was so helpful and kind.  There was no pressure.  They provided exactly what we needed.

Diane Greenwood

From the time I called to the completion of all the services, I received compassionate, attentive and professional care.  There was a sense of caring from each staff member.  I was turning over my Mom to their care and I felt very comfortable with everyone.  I felt heard and never felt pushed into any decision.

Katherine Lewis

I have always found the team at Springfield Funeral Home to be VERY caring, kind, considerate and helpful.  I have and will continue to recommend them to anyone who asks which funeral home would I suggest they use.  No other funeral home I have dealt with even comes close to Springfield Funeral Home.

Ethna Tutt

Right at the onset, I was made very comfortable, there was no pressure.  I was made to feel as if I was the only one they had to serve.

Frances Baum

Everything that was arranged for us was perfect.  Our loved one, husband, father, brother was treated with respect.  Thank you for making this difficult time a little more acceptable via your staff’s obvious caring and respect.

Jacquelene Bluschke