Obituary of KUHN – Klaus Nikolaus

March 28, 1951 – March 24, 2010 Klaus Kuhn, beloved husband of Sandy Bourlet of Calgary, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at the age of 58 years. Klaus was born in Germany and immigrated to Canada with his family as a young boy. In his teens Klaus was a competitive downhill skier and had a passion for the outdoors, hiking and motorcycle riding. He and Sandy enjoyed travelling, especially to places where they could experience a new outdoor adventure. In 1974, Klaus began a career in the oil and gas industry and went on to found his own company Ultratest NDT Services Inc in 1984. Klaus was a dedicated professional and devoted himself to developing his skills and technical knowledge. Besides his loving wife, Klaus is survived by his mother Gerlinde Kuhn, two sisters Petra (Tom) Plogstert and Helga (Wolfgang) Rupp, niece Nina Plogstert, nephew Marcel Rupp and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins all of Mannheim, Germany. He was predeceased by his father Henry and his brother Hop. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Crowfoot Chapel (82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W.), on Monday, March 29, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. You may forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, c/o Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 – 29 Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 4N2 Telephone: (403) 521-3433. Sandy would like to thank Dr. Scot Dowden and all the wonderful staff on unit 47D at the Foothills Hospital for their compassion and care. In living memory of Klaus Kuhn, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot Chapel, 82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W. Telephone: (403) 241-0044.