WHENDY KAMBEITZ

1933 - 2012

Whendlean Kambeitz, beloved husband of Dorothy Kambeitz, passed away unexpectedly in Calgary on Sunday, April 29, 2012 at the age of 78 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 7:00 P.M.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, 5009 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at 10:30 A.M. with Reverend Vincent TuanHa Celebrant. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden.
Besides Dorothy, his loving wife of fifty eight years, Whendy is survived by their children Brenda (Jim) Rabusic of Taber, Brian (Marilyn) Kambeitz of Taber, Darrell (Fay) Kambeitz of Camrose and son-in-law Barney Kerkhoff of Taber; grandchildren Chris (Jamie) Rabusic, Ken (Amanda) Rabusic, Brad (Ren) Rabusic, Lindsay (Rob) Wise, Kevin (Catherine) Kerkhoff, Michelle (Chad) Wiebe, Karly Kambeitz, Brandon Kambeitz, Davis Kambeitz, Stephen (Ashley) Kambeitz, Michael Kambeitz and Stewart (Jamie) Kambeitz; great grandsons Evan, Blake, Nolan, Parker, Ryley, Carter, Konnor and Lincoln. He is also survived by his sisters Lena Ell and Barbara Henderson; sisters-in-law Katherine Einarson, Sheila Torsher and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his beloved daughter Kathy Kerkhoff on August 25, 2010; parents Jacob & Margaret Kambeitz; sister Mary Raber and numerous brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
Whendy was born in Bow Island on September 30, 1933. He married Dorothy Torscher October 24, 1953. He worked for the Department of Highways for twenty eight years. He spent the last sixteen years working with the staff at Southland Funeral Chapel serving the families of his community, many of whom he knew so well.
Whendy was an avid and competitive gardener who took a lot of pride in his yard. He loved sweets and was a cordial host, always wanting to know if you were hungry or if there was anything he could get for you. He enjoyed his morning ritual “coffeeing” with his friends at the A&W.
Whendy was a proud grandparent. He loved his grandkids and great grandkids and would always relish an opportunity to talk about them. He never missed an opportunity to tease and play practical jokes. Whendy was a kind and wonderful man who will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by everyone he knew.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Whendy’s name may be made directly to the Taber Hospital Foundation, 4326 - 50 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1N9.