MRS. GRACE KOOIKER, beloved wife of the late John Kooiker, passed away peacefully and was taken home to be with her Lord and Saviour on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at the age of 96 years.

Grace is survived by her 5 sons: John (Jenny - deceased), Ralph (Joanne), Bill (Annie), Gerald (Geraldine), and Julian (Melinda). She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, two brothers and one sister.

Along with her husband, Grace was predeceased by her daughter Angeline Hilda,  daughter-in-law Jenny, grandson Jessie, four brothers and one sister.

Grace was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. The times shared with family were ones that were cherished. Grace's life was filled with joy and many challenges, but through all that, her love in the Lord was always constant in her life.

The family would like to thank the staff at Edith Cavell Nursing Home and her family doctor for the many years that they cared for mom.

A Celebration of Grace's Life will be held at the GRACE REFORMED CHURCH, 1402 - 8 Avenue North, Lethbridge, AB, on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Paul Van Stralen officiating.