It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bert Lingren, a cherished husband, loving father and grandfather and wonderful friend to many.

Bert passed away peacefully, with the love of his family by his side at the Vancouver General Hospital on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at the age of 76 years.

Bert was born and raised in Pinantan B.C. and started his logging career when he was 14. He was a valued employee for many logging contractors throughout his working career. In 1958 he started his own family and moved to Kamloops in 1961. Bert enjoyed a very successful logging career and continued to enjoy working with wood in his retirement years. At many craft fairs he was lovingly known as the Reindeer Man.

Bert is survived by and was a devoted husband to his loving wife of 53 years Hilda Lingren. He was the cherished father of his three daughters Heather (Jim) Bottoms, Linda (Ross) Marchio and Sherry (Mike) Knauff. Bert was a loving and most cherished Papa to his grandchildren Jennifer & Jordan Bottoms, Tanya Leroux & Erin Marchio, and Danielle and Taylor Knauff. He was a special brother to Charlie (Norma) Lingren and William (Betty) Lingren as well as a special brother-in-law to Flora LeBlond and Dale (Betty) Braithwaite. He will also be lovingly remembered by his dear four legged friends Tucker, Max and Chevy.

Bert was predeceased by his parents Frank and Elene Lingren, his sisters Jessie Bunting and Rose Lingren, his brother Carl Lingren, his father and mother in-law Alf & Anne Braithwaite and his brother-in-law Don LeBlond.

He will be remembered for his generosity, his quiet kindness to his family and friends, his steady good nature, patience and constant gentle manner. He was loved by all that knew him and will be greatly missed.

The Funeral Service will be held at the Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive, on Friday, May 11, 2012 at 2:00 P.M.

The family wishes to extend a very special thanks to Dr. David Wood, whom Bud trusted and respected, and his numerous teams of doctors, nurses and staff at Vancouver General Hospital for their care and compassion. Also a special thanks to Dr. Thomasse of Kamloops.

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