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Karl J Andersen

April 04, 1920 - December 23, 2022

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Obituary For Karl J Andersen

Karl J Andersen, resident of Grande Prairie, AB, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 23, 2022, at the Grande Prairie Care Centre, at the age of 102 years.

Karl was born in Denmark, his family emigrated in the early 1930's to Ontario. After his initial training as an aircraft mechanic in the RCAF he was transferred to Alberta where he later met and later married Audrey. During his long life he worked in Calgary, AB, as a photographer, small press operator, and music teacher. After moving to Grande Prairie in the 70's he worked with County #1 as a courier until his retirement.

His hobbies during his lifetime included being a glider pilot, building and flying radio controlled airplanes, building HO train layouts, and golf - a lot of golf. Karl was a regular face at the Golf & Country Club where he occasionally assisted the pro shop. He kept in “golfing-shape” at Winston’s Gym up to around age 90, where he often served as a role model for ‘younger’ people. In later years he kept young at heart through regular participation in art classes at the Creative Arts Centre.

Karl is survived by his son Wayne.

Karl was predeceased by his younger sister Ruth and his wife Audrey.

After cremation, his ashes will rest beside those of his parents and wife Audrey in Sunset Mindepark, a Danish site in Ontario.

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  • April 09, 2023

    David Shane McKone

    Karl will be missed - he was a wonderful friend. Karl often helped out at my golf shop and we had many rounds of golf together. Our golf trip to Nevada was a dream come true for us both. He was an honest, caring man and I will never forget him. Condolences to Wayne and family.

  • January 06, 2023

    Tia Stanway

    Karl was always a welcome sight at The Centre for Creative Arts where I work. He was an inspiration and took part in more than a few of our anrt exhibits. I hope I can continue making art into my golden years the way Karl did.

  • January 02, 2023

    Gord Meyers

    Condolences to the family- I share his love of golf and played many rounds with him being inspired by his enthusiasm and stories.

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