We Remember

UMPHERVILLE, Kody Stewart

September 4, 1975 — May 11, 2024

With broken hearts and deep sadness, we announce the passing of Kody Umpherville suddenly at the age of 48 on May 11, 2024.

Kody was born in Kelowna on September 4, 1975.  Following graduation from Kelowna Senior Secondary, Kody received a baseball scholarship to Centralia College in Washington state.  He finished his education at UBC, returning to Kelowna and starting his career with Canada Post.  Kody married the love of his life Jessica on March 4, 2000, and together they raised their only daughter Jennaia.  As a gifted athlete, Kody continued his passion for sports, pursuing cycling, tennis, snowboarding, hockey, golf, and most recently excelling at pickle ball.

Kody will be deeply missed by his wife Jessica; daughter Jennaia (Reese); his mother Bunny Blaquiere (Al); sister Connie (William); step-brother Danny (Kim); step-sister Christine; brother-in-law Stacey (Gladys); and sister-in-law Diane (Dale); as well as his nieces and nephews Mitch (Robyn), Mike (Shannon), George (Juliet), Brian (Candice), Bijou, Harlow and Nico. Kody was predeceased by his father, Terry Umpherville.

Kody was blessed his entire life with many friends.  Those who were among his closest friends enjoyed long and deep relationships that spanned the years. These truly were extraordinary friendships, and he will be deeply missed.  In addition, Kody touched countless others through his varied sports endeavours, his community involvement and his career at Canada Post.  He enjoyed each aspect of his life, and so loved those he called his friends.

Kody’s memory will endure in all those who knew him.  He was a loving husband, a caring dad, a compassionate son, brother, uncle, and friend.  There was so very much more living Kody wanted to do – and so many who wanted to share all of that with him.  We are so very sad he’s passed away, and he will be so profoundly missed.

“In the end it’s not the years in your life that count
Its’s the life in your years.”

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Kody’s honour to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation.

A Funeral service will be held on FRIDAY, MAY 31, 2024, at 1:00 pm, at the SPRINGFIELD FUNERAL HOME, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC.  

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Service
FRIDAY, MAY 31, 2024, at 1:00 pm

Location
SPRINGFIELD FUNERAL HOME

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The service for UMPHERVILLE, Kody Stewart is scheduled for FRIDAY, MAY 31, 2024, at 1:00 pm. Below you will find the map for the service location and the contact information should you have any questions.

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SPRINGFIELD FUNERAL HOME

2020 Springfield Road Kelowna, BC

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Condolences

  • Jennifer Griffiths says:
    May 22, 2024 at 11:19 am

    My deepest condolences to Jessica and her beautiful daughter & family and friends.

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  • Fred & Bonnie says:
    May 22, 2024 at 11:29 am

    Just remembering the times shared around our pool & bbq in the back yard. A great guy & friend who was called home way too soon. Condolences for Jessica, Jennaia & family. May you find peace in all the good memories you have. 🌈❤️🙏🙏

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  • Dawn Halvorsen says:
    May 23, 2024 at 1:23 pm

    My heart aches for you my sweet Cousin…I wish you peace, love and comfort. The world has lost a beautiful soul and Canada Post has lost it’s best Supervisor ❤️

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  • Derek and Linda says:
    May 25, 2024 at 2:40 pm

    To Jessica, Jennaia, Bunny, Al and families,
    Our sincere condolences to Kody’s family and friends. We are so sorry for your loss.

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  • Jody says:
    May 27, 2024 at 2:00 am

    I knew Kody from school. I think Elelmentary, but definitely high school. We weren’t friends ds, but his death has left me thinking how fragile life is and how someone so fit and full of life himself could just be taken out of this world. I wish I knew you better Kody. RIP

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  • frank quesnelle says:
    May 31, 2024 at 4:11 pm

    I just found out today of your loss. Cody was my super when he first started at the post office. We had lots of fun breaking him into the job. He took it well. Great happy guy he was in all situations. The best boss one could have.

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  • Monika Knights says:
    June 16, 2024 at 5:29 pm

    I’m so sorry for your loss Jessica. I just found out today. May God wrap his arms around you all during this very difficult time. Sending my love to you all.

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