text: John Stephen Bartsch passed away with his family at his side at KBRH on November 18, 2014. He was born in Salvador, Saskatchewan and came to Trail in 1946 and started working at Cominco. He retired in 1985. He enjoyed snowmobiling, ATVing, fishing, hunting and riding his electric bike. He is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sister, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, a son, four brothers and two sisters.
  At John’s request there will be no services.
  No flowers please. Instead a donation to
  KBRH Foundation, 1200 Hospital Bench
  would be appreciated.
  You are invited to leave a personal message of
  condolence on the families online register at www.myalternatives.ca