Stefan KARAIM

KARAIM, Stefan 2009-07-20 Mr. Stefan "Steve" Karaim, age 85 years, passed away peacefully in St. Joseph‘s Hospital on Saturday, July 18, 2009 with his family by his side. Steve was born on April 11, 1924 in Ethelbert, Manitoba. Steve met Betty in Fort William after they had each moved from Manitoba. Betty and Steve were married June 12, 1948, and soon after started their family. He worked for the City of Thunder Bay for over 30 years, retiring in 1986. He loved hunting and fishing with his family and friends. While he was able, Steve was an active volunteer with the West Thunder Community Centre, where he loved to play cards with his wife and many friends. Steve had a strong will to live and fought until the end, despite the many challenges he went through. A very special thank you to Felma, for all of the compassionate loving care she gave to Dad over the past year. You were our Saint! Steve is survived by his daughters Margaret (Clem) Lex, Liz (Randy) Howe and Roberta (Tim) Westenbarger; sister Sophie Kashuba and brothers Peter, Anthony and Mitch. Numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, siblings, nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive. He is predeceased by his beloved wife Betty and their daughter Doris Joyce. Funeral Services for the late Mr. Stefan "Steve" Karaim will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Friday, July 24, 2009 at Calvary Lutheran Church with Pastor John Schimdt officiating. Interment will follow in Mountainview Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. in the WESTFORT CHAPEL, 420 West Gore Street at James. If friends so desire memorial donations made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated. Please sign the online condolences at everestofthunderbay.com