Obituary of Ewald Josef Bierbaum

Peacefully at his home on Monday, February 20th, 2017 in his 86th year. Loving husband of Ilse (née Jonkhans) for 63 years. Ewald was the proud father of Bernie and his wife Susan, Carol Scott, and Greg and his wife Jacquie. Opa to Christel, Natalie (Matt), Colin (Libby), Jaclyn (Mike), Michael, Robert, and Steven. Gros Opa of Siena, Avery and Jack. Born in Paderborn, Germany on January 21, 1932, arriving in London, Ontario in 1952. He loved building and gardening. His love of building started in Germany with single-family homes, and moved to Canada creating apartment buildings, commercial, retail and office buildings. His love of gardening allowed him to build nurseries for thousands of trees installed around London as well as a personal fruit orchard and vineyard. Ewald enjoyed nurturing his work. Visitation will be held at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, on Thursday, February 23rd, 2017 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. George Roman Catholic Parish, 1164 Commissioners Road West, London, on Saturday, February 25th, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation with a private family interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in memory of Ewald are asked to consider the Canadian Diabetes Association or a charity of your choice.