July 2, 1972 - June 8, 2024
With shock and great sadness we announce the passing of our gentle giant Claus Alexander Brunner, deeply loved husband, father, son, brother, and friend.
Born in North Vancouver to Hermann and Marlies Brunner, Claus spent his first few years in Montreal, starting school at Christmas Park Elementary. The family moved back to North Vancouver in 1979 and he grew up mountain biking, skiing, and hiking on the North Shore, attending Blueridge Elementary and Windsor Secondary. He graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 2001 and worked at the Spa at Harrison Hot Springs for many years, while running Miellie Meadows horse farm with his wife, Miel Bernstein. In 2020 he discovered a new passion and became a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine, and created Heartfit with Claus.
Claus had a huge heart, and he made the world a kinder, calmer place. From his talented massage hands, to being Coach Claus for the tiny tots of Agassiz, to organizing Glamour Nights for girls with cancer, his generous spirit shone through. The way he greeted people, or gave advice, or shared an insight just made people feel better. And in return, he was loved by so many.
Claus was the loving and beloved husband of Miel; devoted father of Sage and Jade; baby brother of Monica (Michael Vaney), Bianca (Habib Rafiq), and Angelika (Adrian Colton); and uncle of Oliver, Felix, Jonas, Nyla, Sophia, Liam, and Xander.
He is also dearly missed by his father Hermann (Sharon), parents-in-law Robert and Rokie Bernstein, dogs Honey, Marley, and Oogie, and cats Bella, Pink, and Momo. He was predeceased by his mother Marlies (2018) and beloved dogs Yeti, Sunny, and Ziggy.
A celebration of Claus's life will be held in Agassiz on September 28, 2024; if you wish to attend, RSVP to admin@mielliemeadows.com or call/text Miel at (604) 889-2235 for details.
For those who wish, memorial donations in Claus's name to the Fraser Valley Mountain Bike Association are appreciated.