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DEJAGER, ANDREW

MR. ANDREW DeJAGER beloved husband of Mrs. LaRae DeJager of Coaldale, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at the age of 70 years. Andy was the loving father of Robin DeJager of Welling and Vincent (Vicki) DeJager of Lethbridge. He is also survived by Shirley DeJager (his first wife) of Welling, AB., John (Maryann) DeJager of Lethbridge, AB., Nellie (Wiebe) Varwegen of Lethbridge, AB, Dennis (Diane) DeJager of Taber, AB., Hans DeJager of Airdrie, AB., Hank (Julie) DeJager of Lethbridge, AB., and numerous nieces and nephews that will miss him dearly. He was predeceased by the late Mrs. Cornelia DeJager (mom) and Mr. Adrian DeJager (dad). Andy was born in Neudorp, Holland. He moved to Canada at the age of 13 with his father, mother and 3 brothers and 1 sister. After arriving in Canada 1 more brother would join their family making 5 siblings altogether. Andy was blessed with two children; a daughter and a son that he raised with Shirley. Andy had a love of music, he managed a band called "The Eldorado's" and toured with "The Champ's". Quite often he could be found dancing the night away. In his later years Andy met his best friend and love of his life LaRae, and they were married. The two of them spent countless hours watching wrestling, travelling, hosting dinners and enjoying family time. After doing various jobs throughout his life, Andy retired and joined the Corps of Commissionaires, a job he thoroughly enjoyed. Andy loved all the children in his life and took every chance he had to spoil them. Andy had no grandchildren as of yet, but will always be remembered as a Grandpa figure by Monique, Madison and Kaeden. A viewing will be held at FIRST CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH, 1402-8 Avenue North, Lethbridge, AB. on Sunday, November 22, 2009 from 5:00 to 6:30 P.M. A Funeral Service will be held at FIRST CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Andrew Joosse officiating. Interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery. In memory of Andy, donations may be made to Canadian Diabetes Association, 210D - 12 "A" Street North, Lethbridge, AB., T1H 2J1.