Gerda was born in Berkenwoude, the Netherlands on December 2, 1943. In 1964 she married Herman Wilbrink and worked alongside him. Together they ran a butcher shop in Friesland and served the public for many years. In 1976 they immigrated to Canada and became owners of Four Oaks Delicatessen and Meats in Chilliwack, from which they retired in 2002.
Gerda was predeceased by both her parents, her husband Herman (2019), her sisters-in-law Ali and Hermien, and her brother-in-law Gerrit.
Mom will be sadly missed by her loving children, Herman (Wenna), Wilma (Errett), Marcel (Deb), and Gerald (Danielle), 27 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.
There will be an opportunity to offer condolences in a drive-by setting at Bethel Netherlands Reformed Church, Wednesday, October 27 between 7:00 and 8:00 pm. The funeral will be the following Thursday, October 28 at 10:00 am at Bethel Netherlands Reformed Church; Rev. P. Van Ruitenburg officiating. Interment to follow at Chilliwack Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Sunset Manor would be appreciated.
"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed." Revelation 20:4
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.woodlawn-mtcheam.ca for the Wilbrink family.
