Sydney Koffman
November 30, 1926 - June 21, 2011
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Passed away peacefully at age 84 at Peace Arch Hospital, B.C.. Syd is survived by his loving wife, Phyllis Olson; his son, Dr. Brian Koffman and wife, Patty; his four grandchildren, the very pregnant Rachael (Nick Sowers), Heather, Ben, and Will; and his dear sister Sonya Fox and her children, Brandon (Carmen) and Lloyd. He will be deeply missed by his in-laws and many nieces and nephews. His parents, Ben and Lena, and wives, Ruth and Georgina, predecease him.
Born in Toronto, Syd worked at Famous Players where he met Ruth, the first love of his life and mother of Brian. Soon he began his life long career with Pepsi, first supervising truck routes, advancing until he retired as VP. He was proud of his charity work with Variety Club and Tim Hortons Children’s Foundation (a lodge is named in his honor). “Mr. Pepsi” went on to run a successful B&B with Georgie in Whistler before retiring a second time to Langley and then to White Rock where he and Phyllis have enjoyed their association with the Rotarians.
He was a doting husband, a strong father, a generous brother, an engaging Zadie, a charming uncle, and a funny and fun loving companion: someone you would want on a desert island or in his case, a cruise stop. Syd was a mench who loved well, and was loved. On line condolences to the family may be made to www.wiebeandjeskefh.com
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From: Wiebe and Jeske Funeral Home Staff
Wiebe and Jeske Funeral Home Staff send our condolences to family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
From: Rose Provinciano
Relation: neighbour
Dear Phyllis and family,
So sorry for your loss…
With kind thoughts,
Rose Provinciano (#301)
From: Bert/Heather
Relation: Friends at IHOP
Heather and I would just like to send our condolences to you and your family.Both of us will miss Syd’s charm and smile he so willingly shared.
Bert and Heather at IHOP
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