It pleased the Lord at His time to take home His child Bert on Saturday, October 27, 2012 in his 83rd year. Bert was a loving husband to Clara for 59 years. Dad will be remembered always by his children Mike (Leonie), Stuart (Alice), Mark (Wendy), George (Betty) and Chris. He left a legacy of love to 19 grand children, and 14 great grandchildren. He is survived by one brother and three sisters in The Netherlands.
Visitation will be held at Hetherington & Deans Funeral Chapel, 5176 Victoria Avenue, Niagara Falls on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 from 6:00 – 9:00 PM. A service of celebration and thanksgiving to God will be held at Rehoboth Christian Reformed Church, 4878 Jepson Street, Niagara Falls at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, October 31, 2012. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial donations to the GNGH Palliative Care Unit.
