Pietje Kragt

Pietje (Oma) passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 3rd, 2021 at the age of 88. She was pre-deceased by her husband Henry (Hendrik/Opa) of 53 years (2008) and oldest son Henry, (1979) 21 years old. She leaves behind her 7 children; Fern, Ingrid (Mark), Simon (Sandie), Robert (Susan), Bernard (Loretta), Ernest (Connie), Peter (Stella), 28 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

Pietje was born in Harlingen, Holland and journeyed by boat to Canada in 1954 with the de Boer family to the Wingham, Ontario area setting up a family farm. She married Henk in 1955, starting their family of 7 children while working on their own family farm. The family moved to Surrey, British Columbia in 1968, where Peter their youngest was born, staying until 1990, after which Pietje & Henk, along with Peter moved to Prince George to retire and join other family already residing in Prince George.

Pietje’s passion in life was being a homemaker, raising her family and farming. She served faithfully in her community church throughout her lifetime, and volunteered her time with many community organizations.

Viewing (9:30 am) and funeral services (10:00 to 11:00 am) will be held December 30th, at Assman’s Funeral Chapel, 1908 Queensway, Prince George BC, with live video streaming. Covid restrictions and guidelines will be followed.

She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. "Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all." Proverbs 31

Oma was very much loved and will forever be missed

Below is the link and password to watch the Funeral Service. Please copy and paste the link in a web browser.

Password 373801001414

Link https://funeraweb.tv/diffusions/43155