MARGARET KEMPENAAR, beloved wife of the late Robert (Reinder) Kempenaar, passed away at the St. Michael’s Health Care Center Sunday, May 4, 2008 at the age of 92 years. Margaret was born Maaike Vander Heide in Friesland, the Netherlands on February 15, 1916 where she was raised and educated. She was the fourth child and first daughter in a family of 10. She married Robert on May 23, 1936 and had five children. In 1953 she immigrated to Canada with her husband and children, settling in Lethbridge where she resided until her passing. She is survived by her children; Ann (Jack) Sparreboom of Kelowna, B.C. and their children; Peter, Margaret, Quentin and Jeff; Jane (Jerry) Scodellaro of Grand Cache and their children; Carmen, Donald and Wayne; Sadie (Peter) Van Spronsen of Vernon, B.C. and their children; Sandra, Sheila, Sheldon, Diane and Marvin; Peter (Carol) Kempenaar of Lethbridge and their children Robert and Shelley; Ben (Lil) Kempenaar of Lethbridge and their children; Paul, Nancy and Julie, sister Pam Vander Heide of Lethbridge, 35 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews in Canada and the Netherlands. She was predeceased by her husband Robert on August 20, 1989, grandson Randy Kok on October 9, 1965, great grandson Logan Luhoff on February 13, 1994, great granddaughter Erin Kok on April 28, 1994, sons-in-law Jake Kok on May 9, 1975 and Johannes Spruit on June 3, 1988. At Margaret’s request, a private family service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.