Obituary of Bernard Angus Seifried

Bernard Angus Seifried "Bernie" Bernie passed away peacefully on Friday, August 12, 2016 at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook at the age of 93. Bernie was born and raised in Arthur, Ontario. As a young man he moved to Peace River, AB where he worked as a rancher, met Rose who was the love of his life, and they had five children. Following his passion, Bernie graduated from Auctioneering School in Montana and went on to sell throughout Canada and the US, including his own farm and goods in 1968 when he moved his family to Kimberley, BC to own and run L&K Taxi services. Bernie was passionate about the country lifestyle, and in 1976 he become a pioneer of Meadowbrook, and was known by most as a local cowboy. Bernie was predeceased by grandchildren Michael and Dallas Spence. He is survived by his wife Rose whom he was with for 65 years, brother Frank (Marie), children Diana (Ardell), Robert (Roberta), Lynda (Brian), Doug (Jaymi) and Lorna (Colin), grandchildren Jocelyn, Jennelle, Olivia, Marisa, Leslie, Abrial, Travis and Elliot, and great grandchildren Brenton, Calliandra and Adiella. A Celebration of Life for Bernie will be held on Sunday, September 18, 2016 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Kimberley Elks Hall. In lieu of flowers, any donations can be made directly to the Kimberley Senior Centre #14 at the Kootenay Savings Credit Union. Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service. Condolences for the family can be offered at: www.mcphersonfh.com