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BESTEBROER, Hendrika (Rita) (nee Looren de Jong)
October 4, 1930 - January 30, 2009
Surrounded by her husband and children, Rita passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2009 at Cascade Hospice in Chilliwack B.C., at the age of 78.
Rita was the youngest of nine children born to Huibert and Gertruida Looren De Jong in Bergambacht Holland on
October 4, 1930.
She was married to Anthony C. Bestebroer on November 8, 1951. Twenty-four hours later, the newly married couple boarded the ocean liner S.S. Ryndam for a two-week journey to their new home in Chilliwack, B.C.
In 1954, they moved to Agassiz, where they owned and operated Agassiz Bakery for eight years.
In 1963, they returned to Chilliwack, where Anthony opened A.C. Bestebroer Pianos and Organs.
Rita loved spending time in her garden; baking, jig saw puzzles; reading and needlepoint.
She also enjoyed walking the Stanley Park sea wall and despite a fear of heights and of flying she travelled extensively with her husband.
Rita was predeceased by her parents, three brothers and two sisters.
She is survived by Anthony, her husband of 57 years as well as her children, Margaret (Wally) Tenbrinke, Chilliwack, B.C., Jane (Casey) Langbroek, Chilliwack, B.C., Rita (Bert) Tenbrinke, Lacombe Alberta, Gerty (Ian) Shipmaker, Salmon Arm, B.C., Jacob (Pat) Bestebroer, Chilliwack, B.C. She is also survived by her 18 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.
The entire Bestebroer family would like to thank all the staff and volunteers of Cascade Hospice for providing Rita with such loving care during her final days.
Funeral service to be held Wednesday February 4, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at Cornerstone Christian Reformed Church, 9800 McNaught Road, Chilliwack.
Lillian Marie Josephine (Limbert) Bouchard passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on January 29, 2009. She was born in Agassiz on August 20, 1918, to Martin Limbert and Anna Rose Castonguay. In 1943, she married Harry Bouchard, and they celebrated their 50th anniversary in 1993.
Lillian was predeceased by her parents, sister Jeanne, husband Harry, and son-in-law Bill.
She is survived by her sister Fern/ Sr. Anthony Therese, her brothers Phillip (Opal), Gerry (Alice), Ken (Kay); her cousins Florence, Ted (Bev); her children Lynn (David), Joanne, Leonne (Fraser), Lili, Claude (Trudie), Marion (Kevin); her grandchildren Tammy, Russel, Ford, Andre, Jasmin, Dawn, Christopher, Carolynn, Arianna, Tanya; her great-grandchildren Jamie, Joelle, Ian, Emily, Taya, Kale, Maggie, Rhiannon, Amelia, Hailey, Shyla, Katelynn, Devon, Madison.
A special thank-you is sent to the Chilliwack Hospital 5th Floor Sub-acute and NU staff, Dr. Phiminster, Dr. Bartel, and to all our family and friends who have supported us through Lillian's injury, illness and death.
"Our Elders are precious gifts - make time to enjoy them."
Services will be held at Agassiz's St. Anthony's Catholic Church on Friday evening, Feb 6, 2009. Prayer Service will be at 7:00 pm. Saturday afternoon, Feb 7, Reception 12:30-1:45 p.m. and Celebration of Life Mass 2:00 pm.
MILLER, Grace Florence (nee Bennewith)
Wednesday, 28 Jan 2009
Grace passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 28th, 2009 at Eden Intermediate Care Home at the age of 97 years.
She was predeceased by her husband, Ottie in 1970, and her two brothers, Leslie and William Bennewith.
She will be remembered by her daughter Doreen (Gordon) Cheek, of Williams Lake, B.C., 4 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-granddaughters, her three brothers Jim, Stan (Joan), and Gerald (Betty), three sisters Margaret Edmondson, Francis Morrow, and Barbara Ohman, also nieces, nephews and friends.
Grace was from a Pioneer family, born and raised here in Chilliwack.
Graveside Service will be held on Monday, February 2nd 2009 at 2:30 p.m. at the Chilliwack Cemeteries - 10010 Hillcrest Drive.
Reception will be held at Henderson's Tea Room - 45901 Victoria Avenue, Chilliwack.
If friends so desire, donations may be made to the B.C. Heart & Stroke Foundation.
HOLMAN, Vickie Cleopatra (nee Swanson)
December 2nd, 1935 - January 27, 2009
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 27th, at the Cascade Hospice in Chilliwack at the age of 73.
She was born December 2nd, 1935 in Chilliwack, B.C.
Vickie is survived by her two daughters: Leilani (Lani) Watt, son-in-law Don; Sharine (Shari) Pridham, and son-in-law Paul. She also leaves behind her five grandchildren of which she thought one of her greatest accomplishments: Dustin, Skylar, Madison, Branden and Devon; her two sisters: Joanne Gueck (Lawrence), Sandra Fisher (Jerry); as well nieces and nephews: Lance, Marla, Amber, Roy, Marty and Melody. She also leaves behind many friends and family.
Vickie is predeceased by her husband Elmer Ralph Holman.
Vickie will best be remembered for her love of flying and her zest for living life to the fullest. There was no challenge to great for Vickie. A great cook and photographer. She took great pride in her many years of volunteering with the Time Out Program.
Please join us in a Celebration of Life Saturday February 7th at 2:00 p.m. at Henderson's Funeral Home at 45901 Victoria Drive, Chilliwack, B.C. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Chilliwack Lions Club.
We would also like to thank the Staff at the Cascade Hospice in Chilliwack for the incredible care they provided to our Mom and Grandma during her time with them. Their ability to respect her for who she was as a person, while allowing her to keep her dignity and pride intact. We will forever be indebted to their kindness they showed her in her greatest time of need.
VANDER HORST, Aaltje (Alice) (nee van Dijk)
1916 - 2009
Surrounded by loved ones, Alice passed into the presence of her Lord, on January 26, 2009, at Manoah Manor in Langley, at the age of 92. She will be deeply missed by her daughter Alice (Frank), daughter Tina (Michael), son Dirk (Marj), daughter Gerrie (David), and son Gerrit (Grace), plus many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Also two sisters, Trijntje and Hennie, in The Netherlands, sister-in-law Mag, from Langley, and Corrie, from The Netherlands, and many nieces and nephews both in Canada and The Netherlands, and her friends near and far.
Thank you to all the staff at Manoah Manor, who took such great care of mom, especially during her last days. A memorial service will be held, Monday, February 2, 2009, at the Canadian Reformed Church, 33947 King Road, Abbotsford, at 1:00 pm.
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PHILBROOK, Robert "Bruce"
April 20, 1941 - April 17, 2009
Robert Bruce Philbrook passed away suddenly on April 17, 2009 at Chilliwack, B.C. following a stroke. He was born April 20, 1941 in New Westminster to Harry and Margaret (Marjorie) Philbrook.
Bruce is survived by his brothers: Gordon (Bobbie) and Grant; nephews: Craig (Nancy), Glenn (Carla) and Trevor (Rosanne); niece, Shannon; grand-nephews and nieces: Jennifer, Cole, Kierra and Ashley.
Bruce moved to Chilliwack in 1972 and was a highly regarded employee for many years at Fraser Valley Tireland. Bruce cherished the 29 years that he was a volunteer firefighter at Hall #4. He was an avid fisherman and a member of the Chilliwack Fish and Game Club. He will be missed by all who knew him.
A Memorial Tea will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home, 45865 Hocking Ave,. Chilliwack, B.C.
HUDSON, John
October 13, 1919 - April 17, 2009
John Hudson (fondly known as Boomie) passed away on April 17, 2009 at Chilliwack B.C., at age 89 years.
He was born October 13, 1919 in Meath Park, SK.
John is survived by his daughters: Cindy (Wayne) Helmer, Jackie Hudson, Roxanne (Randy) Bergen and Sue (Bill) McLean; his sons: David (Beverly), Ken, Rock (Michelle), Paul and Sam; grandchildren: Holly, Amber, Jason, Sean, Amanda, Danny, Cory, Cody, Caitlyn, Samantha, Brianna, Tyrell, Dylan and Carly as well as many great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife Mary, grandson Johnny Hudson and his siblings.
John spent his first years farming with his family in Meath Park, SK. He was one of 14 children and after marrying his childhood sweetheart, Mary, had seven children of their own and adopted two more, making a family of nine.
He enlisted in the Army for World War II, even before he was able. When the war was over, he returned and settled in with his wife and family, working various careers which included farming, fishing in the north, owning/operating a sawmill, and foster parenting. The family eventually moved to Maple Ridge in 1967 where he worked, until his retirement, as caretaker for the Rec Centre.
John and Mary moved to Cultus Lake where they remained for the duration of their lives. John was a caring, generous, loving man who always made time for everyone he met. His sense of humour was incredible, even to the end.
Co-facilitating a foster home with Mary for over 35 years, John helped hundreds of children in troubled families, many whom kept in touch later in their lives.
John will be remembered for having the biggest heart one could imagine, and a smile that would light up any darkened day. John believed in being positive all the time.
Ever grateful for all the help he was given in the last years of his life, he had always professed that if you were able to offer a hand, you should offer it.
He was the strongest-willed person we have known, and always stood for what he believed in - his willpower and strength were an inspiration to all of us and we will sorrowfully miss his presence. We know he is with his family in Heaven now, and we will see him again.
An open house Celebration of Life will be held on April 25, 2009 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at 3910 Columbia Valley Rd. Cultus Lake, B.C. We invite everyone who would like to visit to come and share stories and laughs. John would have loved that.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choice. John believed in helping others as much as you were able to.
