February 19, 1934 – December 4, 2022
Abe was born February 19, 1934, in Eyebrow, Saskatchewan, the tenth of 15 children of Maria and Jacob Bartel. A resident of Kelowna and former resident of Calgary, Alberta, he passed at the age of 88 years. He is survived by his children Mitzi Bartel-Cox (Bernie), Tracy Bartel, Darcy Bartel and Rodney Bartel; grandchildren Jaclyn Brock, Mark Kyswaty and great granddaughter Abrielle Brock. Siblings Henry Bartel, Frank Bartel, Catherine Pankratz, and Anne Forde, sisters in law Pat Bartel, Genny Bartel, brother in law Jack Sinton and numerous nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by longtime companion Margaret and siblings Jake, John, Pete, Dick, Marge Sinton and Mary Friesen.
Dad was a man of many talents. He worked as a skilled meat cutter for many years then obtained his real estate license and enjoyed flipping and selling houses. He was an avid bowler who loved visiting the lanes at least three times a week and losing quarters to his friends. Dad rarely missed happy hour with his friends at Mountainview village. His sense of humour and quick wit will be missed.
In Dad’s words: Shared joy is double joy and shared sorrow is half sorrow.
No service by request.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.valleyviewfuneralhome.com for the Bartel family.
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