PIETER (PIET) SYTSMA, of Lethbridge, AB, beloved husband of Jennie Sytsma, went home to be with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at the age of 92 years. “O Lord of hosts, blessed is the man who trusts in You.” Psalm 84:12 Piet was predeceased by Wipkje, their infant daughter, in 1948. Besides his loving wife of 69 years, Piet is survived by his children John (Ineke) Sytsma, Gerry (Flo) Sytsma, Richard (Jean) Sytsma, Barbara (Harry) Halma, Weltje (John) Gouw, Wynne (Uilke) Bouwman, Wilma (Andy) Van Biert, Rita (Harry) Brouwer, and Jim (Deb) Sytsma. Also 32 grandchildren (plus their spouses), and 51 great-grandchildren. Piet was born in Britswerd, Fr. The Netherlands on August 31, 1916 and in 1951 immigrated to Canada with his wife and 6 of their children. In Canada the family was blessed with 3 more children. In 1953 the family moved to Bow Island and started Sytsma’s Bakery. In 1970 Piet and Jennie moved to Lethbridge where Piet worked at Lakeview Bakery for 11 years. He retired from active employment, but not from baking. He was also an artist at heart, and at age 12, Piet received top honours for his drawings and sketches. The ‘dough’ in the baking trade was much more lucrative than the world of art, so he chose that as his profession. In his retirement years he took a few night classes to ‘brush-up’ on his drawing and painting skills. His creativity graces the walls of his children and grandchildren’s homes. Piet was a faithful member of the Christian Reformed Church and served several terms as an elder. He also contributed his musical abilities as church organist and in later years was a member of the Lethbridge Christian Men’s Choir. Besides baking, Piet’s other hobbies include gardening, reading, horseshoes, and he never turned down a game of pool. Friends and relatives are invited to meet with the family at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB on Monday, July 13, 2009 at 7:00-8:30 P.M. A Memorial Service will be held in the afternoon at MARANATHA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH, 260 McGill Blvd. W., Lethbridge, AB on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 1:30 P.M. with Pastor Mike Van Boom officiating. A private family graveside service will be held at Mountain View Cemetery prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made to Immanuel Christian School, 802 - 6 Avenue North, Lethbridge, AB T1H 0S1. Thank yous to Colombia Assisted Living, Dr. Greidanus, Dr. Li and staff at 5E for the compassionate care given to Peter and family.