April 16, 1932 – July 30, 2024
at the age of 92 years:     

Jacob (Jack) Appel, 92 years, passed away on Tuesday, July 30th in the Salmon Arm General Hospital.  Jack was predeceased by his wife Gloria of 62 years, his brother Wilfred Appel and sister Alvina Bernhardt.  Jack will be sadly missed by his three children Kim (Shane) Kuntz of West Kelowna, BC, Gary (Jane) Appel of Irricanna, AB and Donna Appel of Canoe, BC, his grandchildren Cody Appel of Airdrie, AB, Corey Kuntz of West Kelowna, BC, Jaclynn and Blake Litchfield of Canoe, BC, great grand children Cashton Kuntz and Brody Appel, sister Agnes Exner of Melville, SK, brother Raymond Appel of MB, as well as many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

Jack and Gloria married in Regina, SK in 1958 and in 1967 moved to Melville, SK where Jack and his brother Wilfred started Apple’s Transport.  In 1969 Jack moved his family to Calgary, AB where he worked for Alberta Furniture for a few years, then worked for Servicemaster managing the Banff Springs and Lake Louise Hotels.  In 1984 Jack and Gloria owned and operated Punky’s Pizza in Calgary, AB, then a few years later Jack and Gloria retired in Canoe, BC.

Jack is best known for his wit, sense of humor and making people laugh.  He loved to entertain, and loved country music, playing the harmonica and dancing.  He liked to BBQ, make apple pies and cabbage rolls.  His love, affection and generosity will be truly missed. 

We would like to give Dr. Enns a special thank you for the exceptional care she gave Jack, also special thanks to the Home Care division, all the Care Aids that came to the house brightening up his day and all the Doctors and Nurses at the Salmon Arm Hospital for providing excellent care for Jack and a very special thanks to Vince and Tammy Fischer for making everything so easy at a time of sorrow.  Thank you everyone.

A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.