ANDREAS KARL KURTZ

Condolences & Memories (4 entries)

• Growing up on the West Coast I did not get to see Andy very often. However I have a great memory of him going down the water slide during a Kurtz reunion in Winnipeg. Obviously he had a great zest for life. I again got to visit with him at his 100th birthday party last year in Winnipeg. During this visit I was fortunate to reconnect with other family members many of them whom I have not seen for many years. My dad, Paul (Edward), spoke of his brother Andy often and fondly and wished that he could have visited him again. Thank you for the great memories Andy. Well done at 101 years! - Posted by: Susan Rivard (Niece) on: Oct 22, 2014

• I remember convincing Uncle Andy to take his first waterslide in Regina at a family reunion. He was probably in his mid 80s. The first attempt, with a dry bathing suit, he had to push himself down the slide. However the next try, he flew down and when he hit the pool, my cousin had to jump in with her clothes on to right him as he was disoriented. Scared me to death but he just laughed it off. He taught me age has so limits. Rest in peace Uncle Andy but stay away from the waterslides! - Posted by: Jeanie Campbell (Niece ( Paul's second daughter)) on: Oct 21, 2014

• I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which, the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day - and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing. (2 Tim 4: 7-8) Uncle Andy was always a friendly and joyful person during his long life. Now he is safe in the arms of Jesus experiencing joy everlasting! What a wonder and a blessing! - Posted by: Trudy, Gene and Evan Ludwick and Robert Otto (niece and nephew ) on: Oct 17, 2014

• It was 31 years ago when your youngest granddaughter brought me out to Falcon Lake to meet you and Grandma. I know you meant alot to Kelly and I wanted to make a good first impression but I was feeling quite nervous on the ride out. I remember that day like it was yesterday and I will never forget how welcome you made me feel. You always had a warm smile and kind words for everyone and had a way of making everyone feel special especially your great-granddaughters Hannah & Emma. Well 31 years creates alot of memories (and alot of Jeannie's cakes) but a few of the more memorable ones were the time I was driving you and Auntie Martie to Costco and the light turned yellow. It was a quick decision but I decided to hit the gas and speed through the intersection. I thought you were going to give me some grief over that but you turned to me and said "Atta boy, I would've been disappointed if you would've stopped!". The other memory emphasized your philosophy of not wasting anything. This occurred after we finished putting the water in at Falcon Lake at the beginning of the season. We had a sandwich and shared a Coke. The Coke was in a tin can (which was a little unusual as the use of aluminum cans had been around for a while). After we finished the Coke, and a fair amount of belching took place, I noticed the Coke had an Expo '86 logo on the side of the can............ This took place in May 1990!!!!! We never did get sick but sure laughed re-telling that story numerous times over the years. Life will not be the same without you but I am sure you are in heaven with Grandma and Val and you are are all looking down on us with a smile as we go on with our lives. I was lucky to have known you and blessed to call you family. Hip hip hooray, hip hip hooray, TIGER!, hooray! - Posted by: Brent Leung (Grandson (in-law)) on: Oct 15, 2014