William Stoutjesdyk

Bill is survived by his dear wife Rena, of almost 62 years of marriage.His beloved children;

Janna (Dave) Maljaars

Mary (Jim) Maljaars

Jim (Darcey) Stoutjesdyk

Helen (Paul) Verhoef

Wilma (Case) Pronk

Dianne (Fred) Neels

Brian (Tracy) Stoutjesdyk

Peter Stoutjesdyk

He is also survived by 61 grandchildren and 89 great grandchildren, a brother, Mr. Adrian (Annette) Stoutjesdyk, his sister Mrs. Marie Klop,a sister-in-law Mrs. Corrie Stoutjesdyk, brother in law Barend (Bernie) denHertog. He is predeceased by his beloved daughter Joanne Patricia, his parents Marie and Jacobus Stoutjesdyk, his brother-in-law Cor Klop, his brother John Stoutjesdyk, his sister-in-law Jennie den Hertog and 2 infant great-grandchildren.

Our dear husband, dad, and opa will always be remembered for his passion for his kids, grandkids and great grandkids. He enjoyed playing, or singing as a family. Dad, was always humming or singing along. He had a heart for those with special needs and broken lives. Many foster children found love on his lap and in his arms. He was known to all as “OPA”.

Dad immigrated from the Netherlands in 1953 and when he married mom, they started dairy farming together on Gibson Road until he retired. After his retirement he lived in Sardis for 16 years. Dad loved to visit his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren throughout Canada and America.

Funeral Service will be held for immediate family only on March 5, 2021 at 10:00 am from the Bethel Netherlands Reformed Congregation on 8920 Broadway St. Live streaming is available through Sermon Audio, or the Church website, followed by a private Graveside Service. There will be a (special procession) drive by opportunity for condolences on Thursday evening, March 4 at 5:30 to 7:00pm., Bethel Netherlands Reformed Congregation of Chilliwack. There will also be an opportunity for viewing at this time. No flowers by request of the family.

We would like to give special thanks to Dr. Paul Graham and Dr.Tammylyn Woijcik for their care for dad. Also, a special thanks to the ambulance attendants, the RCMP and the caregivers Ellen and Jessalyn for their special love and care at dad’s passing. Special thankyou to Cathy from Sunset Manor for her guidance and compassion.