Kurt Joseph Bermel died peacefully at home on July 10, 2017 in Salmon Arm, British Columbia at the age of 55, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Kurt is survived by his wife, Chericce; daughter, Hannah and son, Kamren; parents, Lorne and Rita Bermel; sisters, Mary(Paul) of Boston, Massachusetts and Lynne(Dan) of Venice, Florida; and brothers Karl(Margaret) of Ottawa, Ontario and Mark(Alison) of Kelowna, BC.
Kurt was born on January 15, 1962 in Nottingham, England and lived in France, Belgium, Ottawa, Bagotville, North Bay, Italy, West Germany, Trenton, Williams Lake and Hinton before settling in Salmon Arm. He graduated from Trenton High School in 1980 and married Chericce {nee Fournier} in 1989. Kurt and Chericce welcomed daughter Hannah in 1995 and son Kamren in 1998. He was a devoted, loving husband and father.
Kurt will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed for his compassion and his kindness, his great sense of humour and his gentle soul. He loved everyone and everyone loved him.
Kurt was also a spirited competitor who excelled in many sports, notably in track and field where he still holds high school records. Kurt also very much enjoyed playing music, whether in a band or for his church where he was an active and dedicated member.
The many friendships Kurt forged during his lifetime reflect his diverse range of interests in music, sports, spirituality and life, as well as his kindness. Kurt leaves behind a positive and loving legacy.
His family received great support from his church, Living Waters Community Church, as well as Adams Lake Lumber, where he’d worked for many years.
A Celebration of Life was held Saturday, July 15th, 11:00 am at Living Waters Community Church in Salmon Arm, BC.
Online condolences can be sent to Kurt’s family through his obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com