Alvin (Al) Henry Balzer
November 7, 1945 - March 25, 2024
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Al was born November 7, 1945 in Langham, Saskatchewan and passed away into the presence of his Savior March 25, 2024 in Abbotsford. He grew up in Mission and was the 5th of 9 siblings. Predeceased by his parents, 1 sister and 1 brother he is survived by his wife Dorothy, their children and spouses; grandchildren and spouses and significant others and great grandsons. He loved his family and many friends. Al worked in the trucking industry, owning his own trucking company. After retiring he enjoyed seeing the country while driving trucks, motorhomes etc. for Fraserway RV. He especially enjoyed the friends he worked with. A special thanks to the Emergency Staff and Doctors that treated and helped Al during his last days in hospital.
Thanks to Wiebe and Jeske from the Balzer family.
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From: Wiebe and Jeske Funeral Home
Wiebe and Jeske Funeral Home Staff send our condolences to family and friends.
From: mary lynne jackson
Relation: my brother
will miss you.my brother
From: Susan Baerg
Relation: Friend
Will miss you my friend
From: Albert Baerg
Relation: Trucker Friend
I will miss you my friend. We will meet again!
From: Robert W. Land
Relation: Neighbour
Hello Dorothy and Family,
Very sorry to hear of Al’s passing.
Think of You Folks most days as I drive past the house.
From: Judy (Rempel) Prachnau
Relation: Friends for many years, from Arnold.
My sincere sympathies Dorothy and family. Just thought of you in the last few days. With love from Judy
From: Les Friesen
Relation: co-worker
Snagging cedar blocks out of the river at Meeker’s and sending them into the mill would have been almost unbearably grueling had it not been for partner Al’s enjoyable personality (and the paycheque, of course). He was a great guy!
From: Ross Gordon
Relation: Neighbor
Sincere condolences Dorothy and to all your family.
From: Lil & George Thielmann
Relation: friends
Our sincere condolences to you Dorothy. We appreciated you both as fellow church members, and our many friendly encounters at Yellow Barn and elsewhere. Al you were a wonderful example of love and service including participating on the MEI board for a number of years. With love and prayers, George & Lil
From: Peter Boot
Relation: Used to liveat 118 Powerouse Road.
Sorry to hear about the loss of Al for your family; please be comforted in the knowledge He belonged to the Lord and is own in His eternal rest, with no more pain or sorrow!
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