Mar 27, 2018
Herb Spohr quietly slipped away from this life on Tuesday, March 27th. 2018.
He is predeceased by his close brother and friend Walter Spohr, his parents and many siblings in Germany. He is survived by his wife Margaret, his children: Ron Spohr, (Anita); Norm Spohr, (Margaret); Iris Tabert (Fred); Ken Spohr, (Laury) and 15 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.
Herb was born in the village of Hamburen, Germany. Shortly after the war, Herb met and married Margaret Muller and soon after, the first of their four children was born. In 1951 the couple immigrated to Canada to begin their new life together, where after a stormy voyage, and seemingly endless train trip across Canada they arrived in Kelowna BC, at the home of Margaret's uncle, Ertman (and Elizabeth) Schilke.
They moved many times from BC to Alberta and back again, through many jobs, many homes, through both good and difficult times; before finally putting down roots in Westbank BC. In the late 70's Herb and Margaret moved to a 40-acre farm in Silver Creek, where he finally realized his boyhood dream of farming and raising cattle. He also worked at the Shuswap Lake General Hospital until retirement in 1992. He and Margaret have resided in the Salmon Arm area for the last 40 years.
Herb was an honorable man who loved his Lord and Saviour, his family and his friends. He lived out his values and beliefs before his family, friends and colleagues. His unshakable faith, his love and commitment to his family, especially those wonderful grandchildren and great grandchildren; his resilience and tenacious desire to succeed; his honesty, integrity and generosity in his dealings with all people, and his servant's heart speak of a life lived well.
He will be dearly missed, but he has gone home to be with the Lord, - a better place by far!
The family would like to express heartfelt thanks to the staff of Mt. Ida Mews, Dr. Weichert and Dr. MacMillan for the excellent and compassionate care he received in his last days, and to the many friends and family who visited him while he was in care.
A memorial service will be held at Shuswap Community Church at 3151 - 6th. Ave NE in Salmon Arm at 11:00 am., Saturday, April 7th. 2018. Reception to follow: Little Mountain Bible Chapel 3481 - 10th. Ave. SE, Salmon Arm
Condolences may be expressed to the family by sending them through Herb's obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Morning Star Bible Camp. www.morningstarbiblecamp.com 
Bowers Funeral Home