Henry Krahn (85) of Victoria BC passed away on February 25th 2024 with his loving wife Miriam at his side. Born to John and Maria Krahn on June 24th 1938 in the Rush Lake Saskatchewan area. The family move to the Gem/ Rosemary/ Duchess area where Henry attended Rosemary school until age 17. He started his work life working for a Japanese family farming potatoes. He worked as a truck driver for many years and then a grader operator. Then after relocating to Victoria BC until retirement worked as a rentals manager for apartment buildings and a storage complex.
In the early 60s he met and married Miriam Brown with whom he raised two children. Having a great love for the outdoors he enjoyed animals all his life. Horses and dogs being his favourites. With the help of his family, he operated a horse hobby farm for many years and was self educated in knowing everything he could from what to feed them, how to train them and grooming and general care of horses. Henry had a knack for fixing small engines and later, in his retirement, enjoyed building outdoor wood furniture.
Henry’s survived by his wife Miriam, a son, Brian and a daughter, Debbie. 4 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents John and Maria as well as eight siblings and their respective spouses.
A service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Heart and stroke foundation at www.heartandstroke.ca or The Greater Victoria Eldercare Foundation 1454 Hillside Avenue, Victoria BC, V8T 2B7.
Dear Miriam,
Harry and I send you and your family our condolences on the loss of Henry. We pray that God will bring you comfort and that He will encourage you. We will be visiting Luella and Richard in May and perhaps we will be able to meet you at that time also. God bless and strengthen you.
Dear Miriam,
Unfortunately, we never got to know Henry. I’m sorry that our paths didn’t cross enough to get to know him. We do know you, Miriam and want to offer our condolences to you and your family. I have lots of memories of you and your Mom and brothers living in the little house down the road from us as we grew up.
May God grant you health and healing in the days to come.
I was so sorry to hear about uncle Henry’s passing. When I was little, I always thought it was so special that my dad’s two sisters both married Henrys. He was always smiling and laughing and will continue to do so in my memories. All my love to aunt Miriam, Brian and Debbie and families
Dwayne and I were so sorry to hear of Uncle Henry’s passing. Auntie Miriam, Brian and Debbie – you and all the family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love to you all.
It is with sadness I send my condolences to my Aunt, cousins and their families in the loss of Uncle Henry. Our visits with your family was always a highlight to me. Uncle always had a smile and some good jokes for me. He will be greatly missed by everyone. It’s such a blessing to know he had a good life enjoying family and grandchildren. They will cherish those memories as I will cherish mine. Big hugs to you all. Till we meet again Uncle. Love Always