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Phone: 604-936-9987
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In Memory of
Henry Albert
Waack
Waack
1928 - 2013
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Obituary for Henry Albert Waack
WAACK, Henry
Feb 28, 1928 - Oct 4, 2013
Passed away peacefully in the presence of his family. Predeceased by brother Arnold and sister Jean. Survived by his wife Elenor, his sons Douglas, Philip (Jodie), Cliff (Barb), Robert (Aida), Richard (Cheri), and Henry Jr. (Andrea); his many grandchildren (Steve, Natasha, Kristian, Sam, Danica, Sydney, Anna and Kyla). Henry won many awards and scholarships and studied piano with many leading Canadian, American and European teachers. He had a performance diploma (ARCT) and (A. Music UA) from the Western Board of Music.
He started teaching in Claresholm, Alberta in 1942. Later, he taught at Mt. Royal College and then moved to Lethbridge for 12 years. He played semi-pro baseball and hockey and was a provincially ranked tennis player. During his time in Lethbridge, he produced many musicals. He was president of the RMT for 4 years, Chairman of the Kiwanis Band for 5 years and music critic for the Lethbridge Herald. During the early 60’s, Henry played in the Jasper Park Lodge orchestra for 7 seasons, giving over 800 performances. In 1970, he moved to New Westminster to become a founding member of Douglas College. He retired in 1993, but continued on a part-time basis for another 5 years. He continued to teach privately until 4 months ago (71 years of teaching). Henry was musical director for more than 75 musicals. Henry was also a former board member for BC Minor Baseball. Upon his retirement, Henry established a scholarship fund to the College, which awards $1000 each year to Douglas College music students. Henry and his wife Elenor celebrated their 56th anniversary last November.
In recent years, Henry received a lifetime achievement award from the Coquitlam-Maple Ridge Branch of Registered Music Teachers and an “Excellence in the Arts” award from the Tri-Cities Arts Council.
Funeral will be held at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church located at 701 6th St. New Westminster on October 11th at 11:00 a.m. (Reception to follow). In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the “Henry Waack Scholarship Fund”.
Please send donations to: The Douglas College Foundation
David Lam Campus, 1250 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam BC V3B 7X3
Feb 28, 1928 - Oct 4, 2013
Passed away peacefully in the presence of his family. Predeceased by brother Arnold and sister Jean. Survived by his wife Elenor, his sons Douglas, Philip (Jodie), Cliff (Barb), Robert (Aida), Richard (Cheri), and Henry Jr. (Andrea); his many grandchildren (Steve, Natasha, Kristian, Sam, Danica, Sydney, Anna and Kyla). Henry won many awards and scholarships and studied piano with many leading Canadian, American and European teachers. He had a performance diploma (ARCT) and (A. Music UA) from the Western Board of Music.
He started teaching in Claresholm, Alberta in 1942. Later, he taught at Mt. Royal College and then moved to Lethbridge for 12 years. He played semi-pro baseball and hockey and was a provincially ranked tennis player. During his time in Lethbridge, he produced many musicals. He was president of the RMT for 4 years, Chairman of the Kiwanis Band for 5 years and music critic for the Lethbridge Herald. During the early 60’s, Henry played in the Jasper Park Lodge orchestra for 7 seasons, giving over 800 performances. In 1970, he moved to New Westminster to become a founding member of Douglas College. He retired in 1993, but continued on a part-time basis for another 5 years. He continued to teach privately until 4 months ago (71 years of teaching). Henry was musical director for more than 75 musicals. Henry was also a former board member for BC Minor Baseball. Upon his retirement, Henry established a scholarship fund to the College, which awards $1000 each year to Douglas College music students. Henry and his wife Elenor celebrated their 56th anniversary last November.
In recent years, Henry received a lifetime achievement award from the Coquitlam-Maple Ridge Branch of Registered Music Teachers and an “Excellence in the Arts” award from the Tri-Cities Arts Council.
Funeral will be held at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church located at 701 6th St. New Westminster on October 11th at 11:00 a.m. (Reception to follow). In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the “Henry Waack Scholarship Fund”.
Please send donations to: The Douglas College Foundation
David Lam Campus, 1250 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam BC V3B 7X3
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