Rudiger (Rudy) Reinhard Lebenhagen Obituary (1944

For every sailor there's a time to drop anchor, Haul down the sails and make the lines fast. Deepwater dreamer, your journey is over. You're safe in the harbour at last. With deep sorrow at his death, but much gratitude for his life, we announce the passing of Rudiger (Rudy) Reinhard Lebenhagen on September 3, 2016. Rudy was predeceased by his father Heinz Walter Lebenhagen (1944), and his mother Gertrud Lebenhagen Tripke (2012). He is survived by Dagmar Jeske Lebenhagen, his loving and beloved wife of 46 years; sons Dr. Jan Lebenhagen (Chandra) and Arno Lebenhagen (Tiffany); grand-daughters Nigella, Kalea, Coraline and Josephine; and grandson Tycho. He leaves behind extended family and friends in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Germany and The Netherlands. Rudy was a devoted family man, a passionate sailor and a dependable source of practical and technical service to his longtime employer, the City of Edmonton, as well as to members of his local community. He lived a life of quiet faith in Jesus Christ and has now been promoted to Glory. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, September 9, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Telford's Funeral Home, 112 French Street, Ladysmith, BC with Pastor Tim Klaassen officiating. Following the service, interment will take place at the Ladysmith Cemetery. The family invited everyone to join them for a time of fellowship, remembrance and celebration at the Eagles Hall, 921 First Avenue, Ladysmith, BC following the graveside service. Parking for both the Funeral Service and the reception is available behind the Eagles Hall. Memorial donations may be made to the Missions Fund at Departure Bay Baptist Church, 3510 Departure Bay Road, Nanaimo, BC V9T 1C1 or to the Salvation Army. Departure Bay Baptist Church, Missions Fund3510 Departure Bay Road, Nanaimo BC V9T 1C1Tel: 1-250-758-9334Email: dbbc@shaw.caWeb: http://www.departurebaychurch.ca