AUDREY STEENBERGEN, beloved wife of Hans Steenbergen, of Lethbridge, Alberta, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital, with her family by her side, on Thursday, January 22nd, 2015 at the age of 86 years.

She is survived by Hans, her husband of almost 60 years , her children: Jane (Ted) Hein, Art (Shelly) Steenbergen, John (Cindy) Steenbergen, Al (Charmaine) Steenbergen, Chris (Jackie) Steenbergen, Peter (Lorraine) Steenbergen, as well as, 17 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Audrey is also survived by; 2 sisters and 3 brothers.

She was predeceased by; her parents and 4 brothers.

Audrey was born in Nijkerk, Gelderland, Holland, to Aart and Aaltje Vande Beek, she was the third of ten children. Raised in Holland, she persevered through World War II and came through with a strong and fighting spirit. As young woman, she immigrated with her family to Lethbridge in 1952, where she met her husband, Hans. Audrey and Hans were married on April 7, 1955 and raised six children.

Audrey loved life and enjoyed mending and re-creating her clothes, reading, puzzling, and tending to her plants. She spent many hours telling her children and grandchildren stories only she could tell. She dedicated her life to the well-being of her family and teaching them the love of the Lord. She had incredible strength, faith and trust in the Lord that she imparted to her entire family.

A Visitation will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME - 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta, on Monday, January 26, 2015 from 9:00 -10:00 A.M.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the NOBLEFORD CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH, Nobleford, Alberta on January 26, 2015 at 1:30 P.M. with Pastor Jim Zondervan officiating.