February 13, 1947 - October 21, 2024
In loving memory ~
Hans Sparreboom, 77, of Nakusp BC, died on October 21, 2024, at the Arrow Lakes Hospital in Nakusp.
He was born on February 13, 1947, to Johannes and Barbara Sparreboom in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Hans immigrated to Canada in 1968 and attended the University of Lethbridge from 1969 to 1973.
He married Alida Huising in 1972 and they had three children, Trevor, Ryan, and Renee. After their divorce, Hans remarried to Paulette Cormier in 1989.
In 1973 Hans began his career as an elementary school teacher, first in Fort McMurray and later in Tofield, AB, guiding the lives of many young children along the way. He retired in 2008 and moved to Nakusp, BC.
Hans is survived by his wife, Paulette, two sons, a daughter, six grandchildren and his older sister Wil. Hans is predeceased by his parents, and brother Jacob.
Hans was a devoted community and church member. He enjoyed volunteering and supporting people with special needs and was passionate about caring for the environment. He always had a gardening or aquaponics project on the go and had an interest in collecting and restoring antique radios.
A private burial ceremony will be held for Hans on November 9, 2024
in Nakusp BC, with a service at 2:00pm at the Nakusp United Church.
Service Details
2:00 PM