Hank went to be with His Lord and Saviour on June 3rd, 2021. He was born in Uithuizen, Groningen, NL on December 1, 1932.
Hank was the second oldest of 5 boys. He immigrated alone to Canada in 1951, working in Alberta for a few years. Then in 1955 he moved to Vancouver BC. In 1957 he met Susan (nee Versteeg) and married in 1958 and settled in Surrey for 35 years. He then retired and moved to Chilliwack in 1994.
Hank had a great love for His Lord and prayed fervently for his loved ones. His love for singing the hymns was evident to all. You could hear him belting them out in church. He relied on God’s grace every day. Eph 2: 8,9
He is predeceased by his parents, 3 brothers and 1 grandson. He is survived by his loving wife, Susan, of 62 years, their children Susan (Andy) Roersma, Doug (Lisha), Ray (Debby), Kathy (Jake) Van Muyen, 8 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and brother Klaas.