ADRIAAN DE KREEK, beloved husband of Jean de Kreek, passed away suddenly at the Calgary Foothills Hospital on Saturday, October 4, 2008 at the age of 82 years. Besides his loving wife of 55 years, he is survived by his children Mary (Bryon) Harbers of Monarch; Dick (Yolanda) de Kreek of Park Lake; Terry (Merv) Cradduck of Taber; Sharon (Dwayne) Beaton of Lethbridge; 7 grandchildren, Lisa and Jeff Harbers; Kevin (Lindsey) and David (Julie) de Kreek; Michelle Cradduck; Laura and Andrew Beaton; and 2 great grandchildren, Summer and Tyson de Kreek. He was predeceased by his son Dirk (Dicky) in 1955. He is also survived by two sisters, Bep and Toos, and two brothers Piet and Joe, in Holland. He was also predeceased by his brothers and sisters, Marie, Cor, Jan, Ans and Sjaan, all in Holland. Ad was born on January 31, 1926 in Ridderkerk, Holland, the 5th of 10 children. He immigrated to Canada in 1952 to join his fianc?(C) Jean Groenenboom and to pursue his dream of farming. In February 1953 he married Jean and they raised their family on the farm at Park Lake. Ad loved his family and was proud of each of them. He always made time for his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The grandchildren have many fond memories of spending time with Grandpa on the farm and fishing with him. Ad and Jean also had many happy times fishing and camping with family and friends. Ad loved the land and farming, still doing some baling this summer. He kept a large garden and was happy to share the bounty with family, friends and neighbours. Ad will be fondly remembered by all who knew him. A Funeral Service will be held at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 1818-5th Avenue South, Lethbridge, on Thursday, October 9th, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. with Reverend Hugh Jack officiating. A private family interment will be held prior to the service. In Memory of Adriaan, donations may be made to the Presbyterian World Relief Fund, 50 Wynford Drive, Toronto, Ontario, M3C 1J7.