Leusink, Henk

Hendrik "Henk" Leusink, beloved husband of Doreen Leusink, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at the age of 73.

Henk was born on June 13, 1944 in tHarde, Netherlands. He moved to Canada with his family in 1955 and settled in Iron Springs. He worked with his family on the farm and raised his family there until he and Doreen moved to Lethbridge in 2016. Dad had a passion for red tractors and loved tending to his yard and tinkering in his garage. His greatest joy was his nine grandchildren and always lit up when they came in the room.

Besides his loving wife of 45 years, Doreen, he is survived by his three children, Laura (Dean) Hopkins, Michael (Dawn Klimuk), Rita (Paul) Meyer, and his nine grandchildren, Mark & Sabrina Hopkins, Elena & Gage Leusink, Amber Klimuk, Evan, Jared and Andrew & Lauren Meyer. He is also survived by his siblings Herman (Riet), Evelyn (Dick) Straathof, Gerrit (Gerry), John (Laura), Jerry (Blaine Engel) Atkings, Arlene (Dan) O'Donnell, Rita (Kelly) Barrett, and Jeanette (John Zelic) Leusink.

A Celebration of Henk's Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME - 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB. on Wednesday, June 28th, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Hugh Jack officiating.

A Private Family Interment will be held at Archmount Cemetery prior to the Celebration of Life.

In lieu of flowers and in memory of Henk Donations can be made to CJD research C/O the Alzheimer Society of Canada - 20 Eglinton Ave W., 16th Floor, Toronto, ON M4R 1K8.