John Kurt Flokstra

On Monday, January 25th, the Lord called into eternal rest his child, John Flokstra, aged 75.

He was predeceased by his wife Rita in September 2014, and by his brother Frank and brothers-in-law Bill van Egmond and Klaas Prins. He is lovingly remembered by his children: Elaine (Marcel) Jacobi, Harold (Shannon) Flokstra, Andrew (Teresa) Flokstra, Sharon (Raymond) Vandeburgt, Quentin (Jessica) Flokstra, Carla (Dave) VanLaar. He will be dearly missed by his grandchildren: Kelsey, Jasmine, Kent, Danica, Ashlee, Cole, Regan, Aaron, Landen, Kierra, Malachi, Nikko, Alexis, Benjamin, Micaiah, Naomi, Adelle, Beth, Ezra, Judah. He will also be dearly missed by his siblings Cor (Emma) Flokstra, Tina (Ken) Linde, Bernie Flokstra, (Henny) Flokstra, Margaret VanEgmond, Cynthia (Casey) Admiraal and siblings in-law (An) Prins, Fake (Henny) Prins, Harry (Klazien) Prins, Roel (Bertha) Prins and many nieces and nephews.

John was born in Ruinerwold, the Netherlands on September 17, 1940 to Klaas and Jantje Flokstra. In 1950, he immigrated with his family to Canada. He moved with his family from Alberta, to BC, to Ontario and then finally back to BC where they settled in Abbotsford. Here he helped on the family farm. He began a new career as an electrician, opening his own company in 1970 known as Flokstra Electric Contracting Ltd. On November 1, 1972 he married his loving wife Rita Prins from the Netherlands and they made their home in Abbotsford, BC.

In those years John enjoyed family life with his wife and 6 children, running a successful electrical business in both the residential & agriculture industry. He was passionate about his business and always had a pen handy in case any customer or supplier called him. Generator sales also became a big part of the business in the later years.

His devotion to the Lord was evident and he was an active leader in his church and school community. John enjoyed travelling with Rita and had many good memories of trips throughout Canada and Europe. He loved the role of grandfather to his 20 grandchildren. He also enjoyed giving sound financial advice to all who were willing to listen.

Although life was a health struggle in the last 5 years due to a stroke in April 2011 and then a diagnosis of kidney cancer in September 2015, by God’s grace he continued to press on and lead people with encouragement from the Bible. He testified “My hope is in God all day long.” John will be missed for his encouraging words to all who visited him.

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7