TINA DEGROOT (nee Kingma), dearly loved mother, oma, great-grandmother and friend, went to be with her heavenly Father on January 6, 2008. Tina lived 83 grace-filled years, in the hope and power of the resurrected Christ. Her dear husband Peter died in November 1997. Mom (Oma) leaves a rich legacy of love and Christian commitment. We, her children, Klaaske and Neil deKoning, Rudy and Greta deGroot, Dennis and Jenny deGroot, Ann and John deGelder, Theo and Marie-Anne deGroot, Carol and Arnold Kaemingh, Peter and Rudy deGroot, twenty-nine grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren, will live with the memories of a life well-lived, infused with gentleness, optimism and selfless giving. Tina was born in Burdaard, Frysland, the Netherlands on June 11, 1924. Her youth was filled with the love and laughter of many friends, a compassion for sick as she worked in a hospital, a deep commitment to her family, and zest for life. She met and married the love of her life in 1951. Tina and Peter had two children before immigrating to Southern Alberta. It was in Lethbridge where they raised five more children and became a vital part of supporting and loving Christian community. Mom and Dad lived a happy and full life together for 46 years. Alzheimer’s disease took Tina away from her home in Lethbridge. She lived her last years in the loving care of family and then in a Lacombe nursing home. Even as Alzheimer’s disease robbed her of connecting with those she loved, her gentle spirit and sense of humor shone through. Mom (Oma) is home now, resting in the eternal embrace of her Heavenly Father. We, her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends are richer because of the life she lived. ‘Blessed are those who die in the Lord; they will rest from labors, for their deeds will follow them.’ Revelation 14:13 Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 from 12:00 P.M. to 1:00 P.M. Graveside Services will be held at Mountain View Cemetery, 11th Street & Scenic Drive South at 1:00 P.M. This will be followed by a Memorial Service at MARANATHA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH, 260 McGill Blvd. West Lethbridge at 2:30 P.M. with Reverend Neil deKoning (Lacombe) officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made to Immanuel Christian School, 2010 - 5th Avenue North, Lethbridge, AB, T1H 0N5.