March 11, 2025 to November 26, 2025

 

It is with deep sorrow and sadness that we announce the passing of Dietrich (Dieter) at the age of 88 at the Vernon Jubilee Hospital with his wife by his side.

He was born in Berlin, Germany. He survived the war years as a child, and became an orphan, at the age of 17 where he managed a grocery store before he immigrated to Canada at the age of 19.  Once he learned the English language, he enrolled in a senior matriculation course for university entrance to the University of Saskatchewan in Regina to study accounting.  He graduated with honors as a chartered accountant and practiced in Regina for many years.  He retired to Vernon, BC, where he pursued various activities. He worked for Vernon Animal Society as a treasurer, golf became a great passion, weekly workouts in senior gym classes, had coffee with his buddies and enjoyed travelling to various countries.

He is survived by his loving wife Florence of 64 years, daughter, Michelle Schwan, son Darren Schwan and granddaughter Talea van de Graaf.

A service followed by a reception will be held at the Pleasant Valley Funeral Home 4303 Pleasant Valley Road Vernon, BC on December 22, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.  All who knew him are welcome to attend.

 

Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Pleasant Valley Funeral Home,

Phone: 250-542-4333

Condolences may be offered at www.pleasantvalleyfh.com