Daniel R. Goossen

A Husband, Dad, Grandpa and Great Grandpa, Daniel Goossen, was born in Greenland, Manitoba on January 28, 1932 to Peter and Helena (Reimer) Goossen. He peacefully passed away on February 6, 2020 reaching the age of 88 years.

As a teenager, Dad heard the call of God and was baptized into the Church of God in Christ Mennonite. He embraced this faith till the end and the Church was very precious to him. On May 29, 1955 Dad married Rosella Warkentin in the Greenland church and enjoyed almost 65 years together. They established their first home in Greenland, Manitoba. In April of 1969 Dad decided he wanted to go cattle ranching in Pincher Creek, Alberta where they lived and raised their family for the next thirteen years. In May of 1982 they moved to Saskatchewan for two years then to Abbotsford, BC in 1984 where they reside to this day. Dad had various occupations from farming to truck driving, but farming was his first love. In his retirement he enjoyed his hobby of woodworking.

Being the fourth youngest in a family of fourteen children he had lots of stories to tell about his growing up years. Just in the last six months he could still tell his great granddaughters about the bear story. About three years ago we noticed Dad’s memory was fading but he still knew us by name most of the time until the end.

Dad enjoyed visiting and Dad and Mom made numerous trips to Manitoba to visit family and friends. Almost four years ago Dad and Mom spent two summers in Steinbach, Manitoba, but they missed the children and grandchildren in BC too much and decided to stay in Abbotsford. Dad loved each of his grandchildren and they will remember his special “squeeze”. He will be remembered by his infectious laugh that would soon have everyone joining in.

Although our hearts are saddened that his place is empty, he is gone to be with Jesus and we do not wish him back. Those cherishing his memory are his wife, Rosella; his children Sandra Regehr (Dave Lutton), Abbotsford, BC, Delton and Sharolyn, Abbotsford, BC, Russel and Meletta, Rosenort, Manitoba, Lorelie and Howard Miller, Benito, Manitoba and Mark and Marce, Abbotsford, BC; fifteen grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Brothers Roy and Gladys, Robert and Florence, sisters-in-law Doreen Goossen and Ellen Goossen, the Warkentin family and many nieces and nephews.

Those gone before are his parents, his parents-in-law, his grandson, Dallas Miller, and his eleven siblings.