Obituary of Arthur Eric Baerg

July 16, 1941 - March 27, 2013

It is with great sadness the family of Arthur Baerg announce his passing after a courageous battle with cancer. Arthur passed away peacefully on the morning of March 27th in the arms of his beloved children Darren and Connie.

Arthur was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather whom always put his family first. He was married to Elaine, his best friend of 60 years, and was the devoted and faithful husband of 54 years to Elaine also.

In the summer Arthur loved to take his family out on his boat to have a picnic and fish all day. He had a great passion for the game of golf and always looked forward to a challenge with his son Darren on the course or indoors on a videogame. Arthur and Elaine loved to take their RV south during the cooler months and meet up with friends.

Arthur had resided in Cranbrook for the past 47 years and was the owner and operator of the OK Tire Store for 28 years. He always enjoyed working with the public and took pleasure in visiting with each and every person that came through his doors. He was a man of integrity and honesty which was reflected through his returning customers throughout the years.

Arthur was predeceased by his father Jacob Baerg, his mother Tina Baerg and his sister-in-law Marilyn Pratt.

He is survived and greatly missed by his loving wife Elaine; his daughter Connie (Rhet) Buterman; his son Darren (Susan) Baerg; his grandchildren Krystal (Yvan) Kathriner, Eric, Mason, Lauren and Kyle; his brothers and sisters Evelyn (Terry) Cahill, Irvin Baerg, Bill (Judy) Baerg, Allan (Marion) Baerg, Doug (Carol) Baerg and Debbie (Dave) Fooks; his brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws Joyce Kasner, Calvin Kasner, Kusty and Edith Block, Eddie and Linda Martens, Joe and Eva Harris, Ken Pratt, Sandra Pauls, Ron and Cindy Kasner and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Arthur will always have a place in our hearts, and we remember how he knew the right thing to say and gave well thought-out advice. He will still be our rock, a source of great inspiration and above all an amazing role model.

A memorial service for Arthur Eric Baerg who passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 in Cranbrook, British Columbia will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints in Cranbrook at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a memorial donation in honour of Arthur may do so to the Canadian Cancer Society, 19 - 9th Avenue South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 2L9.

 

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

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