He was welcomed into the arms of the Lord on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Springdale Country Manor in his 96th year. Beloved husband of the late Sipienia “Ina” for 66 years. Devoted father of John (Brenda), Don (Cathie), Ray (Gertie), Betty (George), Rosalinde (Howard) and Theresa (Cliff). Cherished Pake of Erin (Paul), Mike (Jackie), Richard (Kathy), Janet (Jesse), Amy (Rob), Michelle (Chris), Jennifer (Scott), Nicole (André), Stephanie (Nathan), Didi (Johnny), Josh (Sara), Tesla (Jesse), Tia, Taryn, Summer, Andrew, Jack, R.J., Cameron, Taylor, Blair, Brook, Mikayla, Emily, Hailey, McKenzie, Taylor, Joey, Myla and Mitchel. Dear brother of Ray Heeringa (Alma), Don Heeringa (Riet) in Canada and Brandt Heeringa, Auke Heeringa (Ellen) and Eke Visser (Sytse) in the Netherlands. Special thank you to the staff at Springdale for their kindness and care.
Visitation will take place on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at COMSTOCK-KAYE Life Celebration Centre, 356 Rubidge Street. A Funeral service will take place on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior to service time at CEPHAS CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH (200 Goodfellow Road). Memorial donations may be made to CEPHAS CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH. Online condolences may be made at www.comstockkaye.com.