Kare was predeceased by his first wife Nellie, he is survived by his wife Helene, his children Leena and Donna, grandchildren, great grandchildren, his sister Ingeborg, his great niece Bertine, numerous nieces and nephews in Norway and his friends Jeff and Harry.
He was born in Norway; and came to Canada in 1953. Kare really enjoyed his work at Sproat Lake Division, as well as gardening and smoking fish.
Many thanks to Dr. Lund, the ER and ICU staff for their excellent care.
A Celebration of Life will be held January 25, 2019 at 1pm – Church of Latter-Day Saints, 4815 Compton Road, Port Alberni.