On Saturday, December 14, JURRIE and his son MIKE were flying to Tofino to visit friends when they were both tragically taken from us in a plane accident due to bad weather. Jurrie Van den Berg is lovingly remembered by his wife Susie and daughter Carlie (Darcy), his parents Marinus and Gerrie, sister Janneke and her daughters Annika and Romy as well as his father-in-law Ron (Linda) McLeod, mother-in-law Cathy McLeod, brother-in-law Garry and his daughter Sierra, brother-in-law Mark and his daughter Marina and son Shawn. Jurrie is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends in Canada and Holland. He was predeceased by his sister-in-law Midge Bouchie. Jurrie was born on October 24, 1962 in Holland and attended school there till he was 15. He then attended boarding school in Torquay, England. After completing school he traveled to St. Paul, Minn. and worked at several farms before moving to Picture Butte. After immigrating to Canada he met and married Susie the love of his life. Soon after they started their family with Mike being born in 1989 and Carlie in 1992. Jurrie had many many business ventures which included farming, planting trees, rig work, bobcat work then in 1992 he settled down and purchased Porcupine Corral Cleaning. Jurrie had a real vision as he was able to build his company by being very innovative. He built and purchased machinery that nobody else would consider. No matter what the commodity, manure, snow, gravel and dirt. Jurrie moved it like no other. Jurrie was a man known for his fearless spirit and NEVER was afraid of a challenge. He always followed his heart. Jurrie’s immediate family meant the world to him. He had a devote loyalty to his employees and customers. Jurrie’s friends and the community he lived in, meant a lot to him. Jurrie was the \\\"go to getter\\\' done guy\\\" that everybody called when something needed to be done. Mike Van den Berg is lovingly remembered by his mother Susie, sister Carlie (Darcy), his Opa & Oma Marinus and Gerrie, aunt Janneke and her daughters Annika and Romy. Mike is also survived by his grandpa Ron (Linda) McLeod his grandma Cathy McLeod, uncle Garry and his daughter Sierra as well as his uncle Mark Bouchie and his daughter Marina and son Shawn. Mike is also survived by numerous friends. Mike was predeceased by his aunt Midge Bouchie. Michael Marinus was born March 15th, 1989 in Lethbridge, Alberta. Mike started his education in Picture Butte and finished it in Immanuel Christian High School. Like father like son, Mike had a keen interest with machinery. He spent many hours at the Prairie Tractor Club tinkering along side with the guys. Mike loved quading and spent many hours in the countryside exploring neighbouring towns. His passion for flying started at the young age of 17 after his first flight with a neighbor. After crop dusting for various companies, Mike, with the support of his Dad, was in the process of starting their own crop dusting business. Mike cherished his friends and was always willing to lend a helping hand. Mike was known and respected by all for his honesty and straightforwardness. Mike was dependable and stood beside his friends with a caring heart.

\\\"Jurrie and Mike were loved and will be missed by all.\\\"

A Memorial Service for Jurrie and Mike will be held at the PORCUPINE CORRAL CLEANING SHOP (Highway 519, 1 Mile East of Picture Butte, Turn South on R.R. 21-2) on Saturday, December 21st, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Picture Butte Fire Fighters Association, Box 1065, Picture Butte, Alberta, T0K 1V0.