December 23, 1931 – December 3, 2023
In loving memory ~
It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the death of Helmut Glaser on December 3rd, 2023, at Fir Park Village in Port Alberni. We like to think that he has been reunited with his recently deceased wife, Christel. They would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on December 29th this year. The family would like to thank the staff at Fir Park for their care and support of Helmut during his time as a resident and his final days there.
Helmut was born in Breslau, Germany on December 23rd, 1931. He was 14 years old when the war ended. Helmut was then educated as an electronics engineer and trained in various shops as a mechanic. He had a natural aptitude for fixing things. He loved to tell the story of rewiring the ignition system of a Russian army motorcycle in hopes that it would be abandoned when they came back to reclaim it. Even though he didn’t get to keep the bike, he was proud to watch the invading soldiers have to push it away because their keys no longer worked. He eventually got a motorbike of his own and used it to impress his future wife, Christel.
The young newlyweds immigrated to Canada in 1955. They bought a house in North Vancouver after Helmut got his first job as a radio engineer at CKLG. After working his entire career of 36 years, the LG73 and FOX family proudly inducted Helmut into the LG 73 Hall of Hits. A YouTube video can be viewed – Larry and Willy Hijack TV with Helmut the Engineer. They made Lynn Valley their home for 63 years.
Before the age of GPS and the internet, Helmut explored his new province with his young family by veering off the main highways onto gravel logging roads. His favourite saying was “I wonder where this road leads to?” He was happiest after launching his hand-built canoe to the far side of a lake we happened upon, setting up camp and fishing for rainbow trout. Helmut was an excellent marksman winning many trophies at the Capilano Rod and Gun Club. Due to his squeamishness at the sight of blood and his love of animals, he kept his practice to targets only.
Helmut will be lovingly remembered by his daughters Sarina Koch (Philip) and Tamara Glaser. As a grandpa, he was generous & caring to his grandchildren Rowan, Melina, Taylor and Harrison. Christmas was a special time of the year for Helmut and Christel and the family will greatly miss their presence.
A Hymn sing will take place at Fir Park Village
on December 21st at 3:45 pmObituary-