Hank Reitsema

In the first hour of his 89th birthday, on June 13, 2014 in Vernon BC, Hank peacefully went to be with his Lord and Saviour and to join his beloved wife Lena.

Those who are left behind to remember him are his children: Clarence (Freda) of Yarrow BC, Ray (Rona) of Calgary AB, Diane (Henry) of Bow Island AB, Ruth of Vancouver BC, and Sharon (Corey) of Armstrong BC; grandchildren: Christopher (Jaylene), Travis, Cecilia (Andrew), Carrie-Lynn (Andrew), Nathan (Christy), Lindsay (Paul), Bryan, Sarah, Esther, Nathan, Emma-Lee, Chelsea, Trevor, Jamie, and Tyler; great grandchildren: James, David, Elizabeth, Jesse, Jacob, Dameon, Maddox, Sarai, Reilly, Landyn, and Lanaiya. Hank was predeceased by his parents and all of his siblings.

The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Polson Residential Care Centre for welcoming Hank into their family and taking good care of him. We will all miss the “Praise the Lord’s” and his exuberant spirit.

A Celebration of Hank’s Life will be held on Thursday, June 19th 2014 at 1:30 p.m. at Fischer’s Funeral Chapel, 4060 – 1st Ave SW, Salmon Arm BC. A private Burial Service will already have taken place.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly to World Vision, 1 World Dr., Mississauga, ON L5T 2Y4

Arrangements under the direction of Pleasant Valley Funeral Home, Vernon, BC.