KRAUSS, Clifford James, passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2012.
Clifford was born in 1929 in Lemberg, Sask. He attended school in
Lemberg and graduated from the University of Saskatchewan in 1953 with a Master’s Degree in chemistry. He received a Cominco Fellowship for the 1952-1953 University year and then joined the Association of Professional Engineers in 1976.
He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Audrey, son Douglas (Cathy-grandsons Michael and Vincent), son Peter (Carol) and daughter Nancy (Ray-granddaughters Naomi and Natasha).
Clifford worked for Cominco for 39 years in Research and Development.
He enjoyed the challenges with great help from both Union and staff.
Audrey and Cliff were very involved in volunteer work in the area.
Cliff was past President of the Trail Rotary Club and past President of the local branch of the Chemical Institute of Canada and served as a director and past President of Kiro Manor.
Cremation has taken place and at Cliff’s request there will not be a funeral. Bill Clark of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with arrangements.
As an expression of sympathy, donations in Clifford’s name to the BC Heart and Stroke Foundation at 4 - 1551 Sutherland Avenue Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y 9M9 or online at www.heartandstroke.bc.ca
You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s online register at www.myalternatives.ca