JOHN SCHLAMP
June 29, 1935-May 14, 2007
Forever In Our Hearts
John was the fi rst born to Gustav and
Anna Schlamp on June 29, 1935 in Swift
Current, Saskatchewan. As a young
lad, he moved to Vanderhoof with his
parents working in the sawmill/lumber
industry. He met Betty who became
his wife on July 6, 1957. Four children
were welcomed into the family - Kathy,
Betty, Daniel and Rick. Dad had a real
love for children and grandchildren.
Most of his life was spent on a “hobby
farm” where he enjoyed “horse-trading”.
woodworking (creating furniture and
wooden toys) and reconstructing old
sawmills. He provided a comfortable
life for his family working at various
jobs in the forest industry. Although he
only went to school for approx. 2 years,
he later obtained many ‘specialized’
certifi cates that he needed in his work.
Dad had a talent for playing many
musical instruments. Friends and family
members would gather to visit, play
instruments, and enjoy a meal together.
In his earlier years he spent many hours
working with horses, hunting, fi shing
and camping with his family.
After falling and breaking his left
shoulder and hip on September 28,
2006, recovery never really took place.
Numerous medical conditions fi nally
took a toll on Dad’s weakened body and
he prepared himself to leave his family,
friends and relatives. Dad was ready
to go when he peacefully passed away
in his sleep at the St. John Hospital
in Vanderhoof on Monday, May 14,
2007. Funeral services were held at the
Nechako Community Church on Friday,
May 18, 2007 with his nephew, Pastor
Phil Schlamp offi ciating. His burial site
is located at the Sommerfeld Cemetery
near Mapes. In honor of his memory,
donations can be made to the St. John
Hospital.
Dad is survived and lovingly
remembered by his: Mother - Anna,
Wife - Betty, Daughter, Kathy Ann
(Jack Miller) & Sons (Steven & Robert),
Daughter - Betty Marie & Son (Justin),
Son - Daniel John & Daughter (Ina),
Son - Rick Gus (Sharlene Patterson)
& Daughter (Ashley Swett). Brothers
& Sisters: Annie, Gus, Pete, Mary,
Ben, Jake & Margaret plus numerous
relatives and many, many friends.
Our deepest gratitude goes out to Dr.
DeVos and the entire nursing staff at the
St. John Hospital. Not only were you
professional but you all went “beyond
the call of duty” to show compassion,
patience. and loving care for our Dad
during his lengthy stay at the hospital.
With tears in your eyes you said
farewell to Dad along with his family
and friends that stopped by to be with
him in his fi nal hours. Words of thanks
alone cannot express how you helped
our Dad and family throughout his
hospital stay. A special thanks for all
the funeral arrangements is extended
to Val and Isabelle at Grace Memorial
Funeral Home. We’ll always be grateful
and remember your kindness during
this diffi cult time. Publicly we’d like
to acknowledge and thank Dad’s Mom,
brothers, sisters, cousins, numerous
other relatives and friends for all their
support and the way they pitched in to
help our family. This includes music,
singing, visiting and staying with Dad in
the hospital, your prayers, the luncheon
following the graveyard service, dinner
to the family, phone calls and continued
support. We had an incredible “team”
to help us “celebrate Dad’s life”. The
family would like to extend our heartfelt
thanks to all of you!