We Remember
Vogel, Bernie
September 11, 1938 — December 29, 2011
Bernie was born in New Westminster, September 11, 1938. He passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2011 in Kelowna after a courageous battle with cancer. Predeceased by his son, Larry, he is survived by his loving wife Pat, daughter Darcy Vogel (Sabina Hill), brother Ray (Amanda), sister-in-law Lois Grove, brother-in-law Don Patrick, nieces Jo-anne Grove and Cathy (Brian) Scrimshaw, and nephews Bryon (Margaret) Grove and Michael (Margie) Patrick.
Bernie moved to Kelowna in 1970 and worked for Mutual Life (and Clarica) for 40 years, where he gained the friendship and respect of his clients and co-workers. He was known as the consummate gentleman. Bernie was a member at the Kelowna Golf and Country Club for 30 years, sharing many a happy round with his golf buddies. He loved to fish, whether it was the small lake experience or his yearly fishing trips to the Charlottes. A lover of nature, Bernie especially enjoyed tending his garden(s) and feeding the birds that frequented them.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 6, 2012 at 1:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Cancer Centre for the Southern Interior, 399 Royal Avenue, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 5L3.
Service
Friday, January 6, 2012 at 1:00 pm
Location
Springfield Funeral Home
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The service for Vogel, Bernie is scheduled for Friday, January 6, 2012 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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Dear Pat, My heart aches for you. You have all those great memories of a wonderful man, your friend, lover, husband,and father. May God grant peace to you at this sad time.
Hi Pat, I am so sorry to hear about Bernie. I know you will have many wonderful memories of Bernie. He is in a better place now. I am thinking of you everyday! My thoughts and wishes go out to you and your family. I will not beable to make the Bernie’s funeral as I am so booked with clients that day because I am heading to Mexico on Sat.08/12 for a week. If you need anything please call my cell 250 862-6941, I would really like to see you. Please take care of yourself! Love Debbie
We are so fortunate to have been able to know you both and he was such a wonderful person we know many many will miss this gentle giant. May love and great memories flow in your hearts at this time and always . Love us .
so sorry to hear of berni s passing our thoughts and prayers are with you pat
berni was a special man pat he will be missed
To Pat & Family
We were sorry to hear of Bernie’s passing. We trust that he is now in a better place. Our thoughts & prayers go out to you and the family. Our primary connection was, of course, golf and the Friday experiences Ed had with Bernie, Dan & Neal. We also looked forward to the season ending dinners with the wives.
I worked with Bernie from 1985 to 1999 and can attest to the fact that he was a gentleman, but, he was also fun to tease. I certainly thought very highly of Bernie.
My condolences to Pat and Darcy.
pat i am so sorry to hear please call me
I can only offer my sympathy at this sad time, and say I have always appreciated your love and friendshop to us both.
Mya God continue to carry you in the days ahead.
Dear Pat,
Albert & I wish to send our deepest condolences on the loss of your husband and friend Bernie. We pray God will give you strength and peace in the days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you especially on Fri.
Pat
Bernie will be sadly missed in Sandpointe.
Although it’s not easy to say goodbye to a loved one,at least his pain is gone.Pat you were blessed by having that love and care returned to you by Bernie.As time passes the sadness lessons but you will have many cherished memories to treasure and his legacy of love to pass onto your children.
God Bless and give you peace.
Russ and Carol Knudsen
Our condolences on Bernie;s passing. we’ve been out of touch for many years we lived in the U.S for 22 years, came back here 11 years ago. I called the Morgans this morning to let them know. Rae has been in a nursing home since April with dementia she’s 90.
Nita and Ron Komarnisky
Dear Darcy, Sabina, and Mrs. Vogel,
Sending our wishes and blessings from Port Moody Secondary. There has been so many thoughts sent your way from all of our work community. We all know how deeply Darcy cares for her students and friends, and it stands to reason that she learned this from her folks. We know there is a hole in your heart because daughters share a special love for their fathers.
Take care of one another.
Johnna
Dear Pat. Connie and I wish to pass on our sincerest condolences on the loss of Bernie. I enjoyed working with Bernie from 1992-95 and always held him in the highest esteem. He was a leader and well repected.
God Bless
Don & Connie Urquhart
Pat and Darcy
I was saddened to learn of Bernie’s passing. He was a good hearted man who provided me with great advice over the years.
Dear Pat and Darcy
My sincere sympathy to you and the rest of the family. I remember Bernie fondly as being a great neighbour and gentleman. He will be missed. Pat, my heart goes out to you.
Love Edith
May you know how much your loss is shared by those who care about you. Expressing my deepest sympathy
Jane
I only knew Bernie through my work, but he was a dear man who brightened my day whenever he came into the office. My sincerest condolences to his wife and family – he was a good man and his loss will surely be felt always xo
Pat & Darcy . . . we’re so sorry to hear of Bernie’s passing. Great memories of Bernie & all the Vogel’s on Nassau Cr. He was a caring,
kind, thoughtful person. He will be missed. You’re in our thoughts & prayers as you mourn his passing. Cherish your memories. Love, All the Monteleone’s
Dear Pat and family:
We were sorry to hear of Bernie’s passing. A great gentleman who battled to the end and will be sincerely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this time.
Dennis & I were so very sorry to hear od Bernie’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
PAT WE WERE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF BERNIE’S PASSING – YOU KNOW HOW MUCH WE CARED FOR YOU AND BERNIE. HE WAS SUCH A SPECIAL PERSON – HE WILL BE SADLY MISSED BY SO MANY. HE TOUCHED SO MANY LIVES AND WAS SO UNFORGETABLE. HE WAS ONE WHO WAS SOMEHOW LARGER THAN LIFE. THE WORLD LOST A GREAT ONE! PAT PLEASE, WHEN THE SHOCK LESSENS, CALL US – WE WANT TO HELP-EVEN WHEN YOU JUST WANT TO TALK OF HIGHLIGHTS OF YOUR MANY YEARS TOGETER. WE CAN LAUGH & CRY AND JUST BE THERE. PLEASE DO GET IN TOUCH.
lOVE KEN & SALLY
I thoroughly enjoyed my first fishing trip with Bernie at Nootka Island. It was great being with him. Our sincere condolences to you and your family on the loss of your husband & friend.
We wish you God’s comfort.
Vern & Marge Borne
My sincerest condolences on the loss of Bernie. I remember Bernie as being a supportive neighbor & friend to Mum, Dad & family.
My thoughts are with you & Darcy.
Jane
Pat We are so sorry to hear of Bernies passing. We will call you in a few days. Love Don and Anita
Dear Pat and Family,
We are very sorry for your loss of Bernie, who was a gentle, caring man. We enjoyed the company of the two of you at the Sandpointe parties. Bernie and you, Pat were great company to be with. Bernie served as the Treasurer for the folks at Sandpointe, with extreme care and excellence. Rest easy, Bernie. You will be missed by many.Love Leo & Sue
Dear Pat & Family,
We are very sorry for your loss of Bernie, who was a gentle and caring man. He was Treasurer at Sandpointe and did an excellent job. We enjoyed your company at the Sandpointe parties.
Bernie was a true gentleman, who will be missed by many. Love Leo & Sue
Dear Pat and Darcy, Iwas sorry to read about Bernies passing. Iknew he had not been well, but we all think our loved ones will rally. Iknow you have many friends through your church who will offer you a lot of support.Thinking of you, sincerely Diane Davies
So sorry to hear of Bernie’s passing. We shared many happy times while active together in the Life Underwriters Association of Canada in the early 70’s, taking courses and attending seminars. He was a good friend and a true professional in every sense of the word.
Hello Pat and family
Bernie, my good friend Bernie.. since the early 70’s he was the one with good advice,good manners, no hard selling, just sincere and believable.. it was a difficult transition for me when he eased into retirement, but I don’t want to be selfish.. I KNOW he will be missed by so many.. but his smile and voice will linger on.. I’m grateful to have known him.. Jack at Toyota
With deep sympathy and gratitude, we remember –
Ada Orlandi and family.
Our sincere sympathy in the passing of Bernie. I first met him in 1969 when I worked at a gas station. He was so respectful and polite we decided he should be our insurance man..we will miss him and we are happy that he touched our lives.
Dear Pat: We sorrow with you in the loss of Bernie. We pray peace and strength for you in the coming days. Memories and tears will mix and that is okay. It seems a long time ago since “Miss Moore’s Pep Team”, doesn’t it (when we were Frankie & Cridland)! Life throws curves at us but God is always in control.
With deep sympathy and gratitude, we remember —
Ada Orlandi and family
Dear Pat,
I am so sorry for your loss.
You are in my thoughts.
Much love,
Crystal
Dear Pat & Darcy,
Just learned of Bernie’s passing.He was such a wonderful man. Our hearts and prayers go out to you in this difficult time as you struggle to deal with your loss.
Sincerely,
Stan & Gayle Gunderson