So very sorry for your loss. Tremendous memories of your Dad during many hours with Lia, at church and at your home. With Sympathy, Kim Walker

Dearest Scheunhages,

Just watched the funeral online and was with you in spirit although not in person. When I learned he had passed I prayed my way through Portugal and Spain at all the shrines for him and for all of you. What a gift Hank was to all of us in the neighborhood growing up in GP. Always a smile, toothpick in hand and ready to tell a joke. He was fully present to us and always interested. I will always treasure the memory of his borrowing the Field boys to do guy stuff with including introducing a love of fireworks. I can think of Jamer and Hank together again lighting up the sky together. Love to you all and may Hank enjoy perpetual light and rest in the sweet peace of Jesus. Blessings and lots of hugs, Shelley

Mrs. Scheunhage, Lia and Janna Jo,

My sister Candace and I will always remember the loving times we spent with the younger Scheunhage clan growing up. Both your parents were always so caring. We laugh when we think of Hank putting up with the endless antics from us girls, we admired how he refinished the bug car and painted it a marvelous purple, and we particularly remember Hank's story of how he gave your mom a flower each week during the first year they were married. To young teens (and even still today) this represents such a romantic gesture of the great love your parents shared.

My dad had the opportunity to work with Hank later in both their careers and spoke about what a consummate professional your dad was and how he deeply admired him.

Our deepest sympathies are expressed to you the entire Scheunhage family.

Loving thoughts,

Lauren Ingalls and Candace Cummings-Hanni

Hey Thelma. Just wanted to send our condolences to you and your family on Hank’s passing. Sorry we couldn’t make the service but we watched it and it was wonderful. It reinforced exactly how we felt about Hank. When I first heard Hank had died I said to Ger how he was really and truly a super nice guy. That never changed each and every time we saw him. We will miss him but have great memories of him to fall back on.

Hank And Gerri Hof

Dear Thelma, my friend Dana & Family,

Our deepest sympathy & prayers are with you all in this time of sorrow.

Your husband & father was a great and most wonderful man! I have many fond memories growing up with Dana and her dad's tender love, bright humour and deep faith in Our Lord Jesus Christ was truly a shinning example to all who knew him!

Psalm 15:9&11

Therefore my heart rejoices and my soul is glad,*and my body, too, rests secure.

Thou wilt show me the way of life, the fulness of joy in thy presence,*bliss at thy right hand forever.

Glory be to God the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen

A Divine Liturgy of the Greek Byzantine Rite shall be requested for the repose of your husband & father's soul.

Love Brad & Christine Vall & Family

What a beautiful memorial page you put together for Hank, whom we honor as a wonderful friend, singer, joker, engineer and brother in Christ. Hank was on the music team with Dave Hartman when Kevin made cursillo in 1984. When Kevin was rector for the 1996 fall cursillo, Hank again agreed to do the music with Dave. Those who participated in those weekends will never forget the joy and passion of those two music ministers (who also acted like Laurel and Hardy). He was a man of such generosity and humility, an authentic Christian who brought joy to those around him. His legacy lives on with his four daughters and their families, which is such a gift - way more important and long lasting than all the buildings he could ever have designed. We will remember Hank with much love and smiles, and hope that St Peter is ready for his dry humor and "creative" card playing! Our love and prayers are with all the family members and especially with Dana and Richard whom we count as dear friends.

Kevin & Helen Walker

Dear Thelma and family, we send our sincere condolences to all of you at this sad time. We watched the live streaming of the prayer service last night and the funeral Mass today and found them both profound and informative.....in the sense that we heard so many stories of Hank's wonderful interactions with his family and the community as well. He truly was "a good man!!". Jana Jo and Tara, you did a great job of delivering the eulogy.

Paul's first memory of meeting Hank was in 1958-59 when he (Paul) came to Grande Prairie for Gr. 12. The Scheunhage family were the caretakers at St. Joseph School and the children would often play in the gym after school while waiting for their parents.

One impressive memory for us is when Gordon Lizotte, caretaker at St. Gerard School at the time, was injured and off work for several weeks. Our staff appreciated the kind and thoughtful way that your family stepped in to help with the work.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you go forward from this day.

Paul and Myrna Lemay and family

Our deepest condolences to Thelma and all Hank’s loved ones on the loss of such a wonderful man! Listening to his daughters’ eulogy brought many memories of Hank’s kind and positive approach to everyone and of his joyful faith. It was as always a pleasure to spend a moment with him. Hank and Thelma are one of the couples who were like the solid rocks our life at St Jo’s was built upon. The great love between them was an inspiration.

We can hear the joy in Heaven and the Lord’s voice calling to Hank: “Welcome home, faithful one! Welcome home - a life well done!”!

Mike and Roma Kosyk

Grande Prairie

Bob and I were so sorry to hear of your husband/Dad’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences. You are all in our thoughts and in my prayers.

Nicole Martens

My deepest condolences to Thelma, the "girls," and all family and friends. Over the many years since my sister, Joan, married Ludo, Hank's brother, I saw Hank only a handful of times. I remember his direct gaze and easy smile and I won't forget the last time I saw him when I attended a family funeral. At the gathering afterwards, Hank came over and talked to me. I am sure he could see that I felt a bit awkward and his thoughtful inclusion put me at ease. I have no doubt that Hank was always aware of "wallflowers" in any situation and he did his utmost to make them feel welcome.

Dear Thelma,

Tonights celebration was so lovely. So many great memories of Hank shared by your girls and your grandchildren. You should be so proud of all of them and the life you created with Hank raising this beautiful family. I was honoured to be able to join and experience their love for both of you by using the on-line link. Technology is wonderful when it comes to that.

Our most vivid memory of Hank is how much he loved and took care of you, his beautiful wife.

Please take care and know you are in our thoughts

Frank and Lola Wright

Hello Thelma

Brent and I were so sorry to hear of Hank's passing. It has been 35 years since I worked for Hank at Scheunhage and Associates, but I still remember him as the most wonderful man to work for, a real gentleman. We extend sincere sympathy to you and all your family on the loss of a beloved husband, father and grandfather.

Cindy and Brent Oilund

Beste familie,

Van harte gecondoleerd met het verlies van jullie man, vader en opa Hank. Ook wij hebben goede herinneringen aan ons bezoek aan de familie van tante Ko. We hebben bij Hank en Thelma heerlijk gegeten en mooie herinneringen van vroeger opgehaald. Ook kan ik (Tiny) mij nog heel goed herinneren dat ik als kind op bezoek was bij tante Ko en ome Jan in Badhoevedorp. We wensen jullie heel veel sterkte met dit verlies. We zullen Hank nooit vergeten. Hartelijke groeten van Theo en Tiny Langhout - Hof (van ome Gerhard en tante Marie uit Tuk).

Being the youngest of the Scheunhage family and Hank the oldest my fondest memory of many is when he was playing his guitar and singing! Either in the boys bedroom or under the tree beside the house. I was very young and used to think he was a famous singer or movie star, he sang with passion and the best expression on his face! Am a great lover of all types of music probably because of him! My kids and grandkids also love music and we have had many a dance party throughout the years… especially when Tarah is around lol. Hank and Thelma have always been there for me through out my life and am forever grateful to have had him as my big brother.

Love Marilyn

Thelma.

This is a time for memories. Hank meant so much to all of us and we can now think of all those special moments when Hank improved our lives with his unique thoughtfulness and acts of kindness.

We remember when Hank was about twenty, he built a boat from scratch and the whole family took turns learning to waterski at the Lake. Hank was so proud of that boat.

Later, as his horizons expanded, he built a marvelous camper on the back of dad’s truck. Then Marilyn and cousin Mary went with mom and dad on a fun trip to the Okanagan.

One Spring weekend Theresa invited a friend home for a visit and the rest was history. Her name was Thelma Lizotte.

We all remember Hank with his guitar as we sang along to the songs of our youth. It meant so much to Michele to have her Uncle and Godfather playing and singing at her wedding. When people gathered at your house there was always music, with Hank in the centre. When the cousins visited from Holland, we had the most wonderful evenings singing along to Hank’s music.

Your home was a place we remembered as being an “open house” to friends and family. You were generous enough to host both Jamie and Mike to live there during their time at GPRC. Not only did Hank make them feel welcome in his home, but he was also a proud supporter at their college basketball games and was such a strong role model for both of them.

During Mom’s final years, we were all so grateful and relieved to know that she was in such great hands with both of you. You built a special place in your home for her and provided a safe and loving environment, filled with family and laughter.

Although we are saying goodbye to Hank, we know none of this would have been possible without the loving support of his dear wife Thelma, who has always been a central figure in the Scheunhage family, and made Grande Prairie a second home to all of us!

His kind smile and gentle laugh will be missed by all.

Theresa and Family

Hi Thelma,

I wantedto pass on our deepest condolences to you and your family. We just heard the news today and are so saddened by Hanks passing.

Hank was such a great guy and a great friend and I cannot begin to tell you the respect, admiration, and gratitude I feel towards him!

From the early days of my building career, Hank would always be one of the first people I would talk to about a project.

Hank taught me so much. His knowledge and competence and quiet confidence were so reassuring. Just to know he was with you and part of the team made anything possible.

As you know we worked together on countless projects, and our offices were also close together for many many years, so I had the privilege of seeing him nearly every day for a long time, whether in a meeting or just in the parking lot or on the sidewalk. you could always count on a warm, friendly smile and hello from Hank and it would brighten your day.

I know I was only one of many many builders and clients Hank had and I am sure all of them would say Hank was a wonderful consultant and a man who could be counted on and more importantly a friend to all.

When he retired It left an empty spot, and I missed him, but I was so happy for him, that he was retiring and making time for other interests. He had earned it. I hope he had a very happy retirement.

Again, our deepest condolences to you and your family on Hanks passing. We will think of him often and it will make us smile knowing we had the privilege of knowing him.

Dave & Iris Tissington and everyone at T-West

My deepest sympathies to all the members of the Scheunhage family. Growing up in Grande Prairie, Mr. Scheunhage was one of the many tremendous male role models that I had through St Joseph's parish. I especially remember how Hank loved to sing; music was such a big part of the bond between our family and the Scheunhage's, and so many others. It was such a life-giving time for me. I thank God that Hank is now in his heavenly home, far away from the trials and afflictions of these last few years. May he rest in peace.

Larry Lynch

Gerry and I have so many wonderful memories of Hank. He had such a beautiful smile and was always so welcoming. We loved his amazing sense of humour. We were blessed to have known Hank. He will be missed by those that were privileged enough to have known him.

Allemaal gecondoleerd met dit verlies.

Ik zelf ben dankbaar dat ik Henk enThelma heb ontmoet tijden onze vakantie in Canada in 2002 en we zijn daar heel hartelijk ontvangen , zo ook bij tante Co en heb ook kennis gemaakt hun kinderen.

Hopelijk heeft hij geen lange lijdensweg gehad, maar nu mag hij rusten in vrede.

Voor Thelma en de familie heel veel sterkte voor nu en later.

Lieve groetjes v mij Mia Velner Hof ( nicht _ dochter van ome Gerharf en tsnte Marie uit Nederland) .

Hank was a lovely, lovely man who always made all of us feel so welcome in their home.Thank you to Thelma and the Scheunhage family for sharing Hank with us.

Thank you Hank and Thelma for being part of our lives in GP it was full of Wonder and great memories!

“You helped me out,

Helped me find my way.

I want you to know ,

You really saved the day.”

Deepest condolences to the Scheunhage family.

For those of us who knew Mr. And Mrs. Scheunhage in our small community, growing up in the 70s and 80s in Grande Prairie, Henry and Thelma and their girls were all respected, admired, and loved. That the girls were beautiful was a living reflection of their parents. If ever children took after their parents in all that was honourable and good, it was the Scheunhage girls. What a legacy Henry leaves behind in each of them, and in their children. We should all be so blessed to pass from this life to the next with as an upstanding of a life behind us as Henry…

Wishing the Scheunhage family at this time the peace of the faith we grew up in, the consolation of knowing your father is still with you, and the hope you will continue all to live in the light of his life’s example.

Bless you…

We were very sorry to hear about the passing of Hank, your husband, father and grandfather. His strong influence is seen in your family and in Grande Prairie. I hope the many memories will sustain you in this time of grief. Our thoughts are with your family.

Gwen, Miguel Moncayo & family

We may not have been related by blood or marriage, but he was always “Uncle Hank” to us. He was such a great guy and friend to my Dad (Henry Popek), whether it was coming straight over after our house fire to help us figure out the insurance, or giving the eulogy at Dad’s funeral. I’m sure Dad was the first to greet Uncle Hank when he passed on, with a hug and a smile and a bucket of Chicken on the Way. We will miss you, Uncle Hank.