The Lord, as part of His eternal plan, called home another one of his children. Menstje “Mennie” Buitenwerf (nee VanderWal), with her children at her side, went to be with her Lord on Saturday December 3rd at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Tjark Buitenwerf. Mennie will be lovingly remembered by family and friends and all who knew her as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother . We will remember her hard work and fierce dedication to tasks and the family that the Lord put in her path. She is survived by her 5 children; Bill (Tammy), George (Wilhelmina), Dorothy (late Rick Holder), Elaine (Ralph Boverhof), and Peter (Henriette). Cherished Oma to 22 grandchildren and Great Oma to many great grandchildren. Mom spent the last 8 years of her life lovingly cared for by the staff at Shalom Manor. As Mennie’s earthly tent slowly destroyed, we often longed for her to put on her heavenly dwelling. But the Lord had other plans and in His appointed time and He called her home. We are comforted that she now is in eternal glory and her suffering is over. May the Lord be praised!
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 8 at 3:30 PM at Smithville Canadian Reformed Church; 330 Station Street, Smithville. The service will be livestreamed and available for viewing at https://smithvillecanrc.ca/. A private burial will take place prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Shalom Manor and Gardens in Mennie’s memory.
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