MR. JOHN OKKEN, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Marga Okken of Lethbridge, passed away at the Edith Cavell Care Centre on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at the age of 85 years.

John was predeceased by his wife Marga in February 2005. Left to mourn are his children; Carola (Allan), Jo-Anne (Stephen), John (Nikki), and his grandchildren; Caitlin, Gordon, Lorianne, Jordan and Christopher.

John was born October 24, 1924 in Hoogeveen Drente, Netherlands. He emigrated to Canada after the war. In 1958 he and Marga were married and they settled in Coalhurst, Alberta where they raised their family.

John loved the outdoors, he was an avid fisherman and gardener.

The family would like to thank all of the staff at Edith Cavell Care Centre for the care and kindness they showed to Dad, including volunteers and family members of other patients who took the time to help with Dad’s care which helped make his stay pleasant and comfortable. Thank you as well to Dr. Greganus and Dr. Musk for all of their help and caring.

In lieu of flowers, donations in honour of John may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society, 402-740, 4th Avenue, South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 0N9.

A Memorial Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge on Thursday, April 29, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Jason Anderson officiating.

Honoured to serve the family, CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1. Telephone (403) 381-7777. E-mail: care@cornerstonefh.ca