After growing up in Beiseker Alberta, it was in Calgary where John met the love of his life Joan where they married and started a family. John worked as an auto mechanic and was known for his skills under the hood and always ensuring his family were driving the flashiest vehicles.

They spent many years traveling and camping in the Columbia Valley area. Then after the hustle and bustle of the city; they realized their dream of retiring at their cabin in Columere Park. It was here you would find John tuning up his friend’s vehicles in his garage listening to Dire Straits with a wrench in hand and smile on his face. John spent many years chasing his grandkids on the ski hill, curling, and beating his golf buddies out on the green. As an active member of the community, he spent many hours with the Lions Club fundraising, barbequing and cracking jokes.

In his later years when not driving his 91 Ford Ranger he embraced his humble e-tricycle and did the rounds checking up on fellow neighbors putting in his two cents worth. He was always available to lend a helping hand. John’s presence in the community will live on and his kind deeds have not gone unnoticed.

John will be greatly missed by his wife Joan Selzler; children Laura Fuller, Steve Selzler, grandchildren Jessie and Nevan Fuller, his surviving brother Jim Selzler (Evelyn), nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Our family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to Dr. Fleet, nurses and staff at the Invermere hospital.

A Celebration of Life for John will take place later in the spring.