Tribute

Eichhorst, Carl Reineke

Carl Eichhorst was born June 22, 1924 in Redvers, Saskatchewan.  He was the youngest of five children.  Carl grew up on a farm during the Great Depression.  After completing grade 11, he left high school to take over operating the family farm since his father was in poor health and his brother had joined the RCAF during WW II.  Soon after, he purchased the homestead and began farming on his own.  He built up a dairy farm by purchasing a herd of purebred jersey cows.

In 1953, Carl married the love of his life, Mary Woodward.  They raised two daughters and one son and lived on the farm until 1960 when they relocated to the town of Redvers and Carl embarked on a career change.  He trained as an accountant and was hired by the Redvers Co-op where he worked for twenty-eight years.  Carl was a compassionate and tolerant man who enjoyed spending time with his family, playing the piano, curling, and gardening.

Before and after retirement in 1989, Carl and Mary spent numerous enjoyable hours attending estate and auction sales where they acquired many beautiful antique items.  In 2010, Carl and Mary moved to Nakusp, BC to be closer to their daughters.

Carl was predeceased by his loving wife of almost sixty one years, as well as by his parents and all of his siblings.  He is survived by his children:  Judy and Doug Switzer, Colleen and Bob Ruttenberg, and Jeff and Helga Eichhorst.  He also leaves to mourn his grandchildren: Jesse (Kristine), Kate (Graham), Taylor (Brandy), Nick, Alec (Anna) and Sam (Angela) and his great grandchildren Kieryan, Shale, Andrew and Isobel.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Carl’s memory to

Halcyon Assisted Living Society, Box 100, Nakusp, BC  V0G 1R0

where Carl received fabulous care and compassion.