MR. THEODORUS A. “DICK” de BOER, beloved Husband of Ann de Boer, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, August 20th, 2010 at the age of 87 years.
Besides his loving wife he is survived by his family: Dick (Brenda) de Boer of Coalhurst, Simon (Darlene) de Boer of Lethbridge, Jack (Cindy) de Boer of Monarch, Annette (Rick) Keating of Cochrane, Al (Gina) de Boer of Lethbridge, Mike (Julia) de Boer of Lethbridge, Len (Laura) de Boer of Lethbridge, John (Laurie) de Boer of Monarch, Bob (Sherri) de Boer of Monarch and Dave (Cheryl) de Boer of Lethbridge.
Dick is also survived by his 29 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 5 sisters and their families in Holland. He was predeceased by his grandson Brian de Boer, parents Dirk and Anna de Boer, two brothers and one sister.
Dick was born April 23rd, 1923 in Holland, where he was raised and educated. After marrying Ann Kramer, they immigrated to Saskatchewan in 1952 with 2 children. In 1956 he moved his family to southern Alberta where he continued to farm until his retirement in 1985.
Throughout their retirement, Dick and Ann enjoyed numerous activities, including golf, lawn bowling, gardening and actively participating in their church and community. They spent many winters in Arizona where they met a number of close friends. Dick always enjoyed the company of his family and close friends. He was an incredible inspiration to his family and will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
A Prayer Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, on Wednesday August 25th, 2010 at 7:00 P.M.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 917 - 4th Avenue South, Lethbridge, on Thursday, August 26th 2010 at 10:30 A.M. with Reverend Tim Boyle Celebrant.
A private family interment will follow the Funeral Mass at Mountain View Cemetery.
In Memory of Dick, Memorial Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 317-10th Street South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 2M7.
Honoured to serve the family, CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1. Telephone (403) 381-7777. E-mail: care@cornerstonefh.ca
