KREFT Richard
Posted: November 27th, 2012
It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, MR. RICHARD (RICK) KREFT of Moyie, British Columbia, formerly of Coaldale, Alberta, on Friday, November 23, 2012 at the age of 56 years.
Richard is survived by his dear wife of 35 years Dorothy, his children; Carolyn (Jeff) VandeMunt, Brad (Gerita), and Sylvia (Brian) Klok, ten grandchildren, his mother Jannigje Kreft, brothers; James (Nelleke) Kreft, Peter (Lia) Kreft, Tony (Nellie) Kreft, John (Rita) Kreft, sisters; Trudy (Lou) Bouma, Mary (Dick) Van Harberden, his brother-in-law Aris Slingerland, and numerous nieces and nephews and their families. He is also survived by his mother-in-law Martha Niessen, brother-in-law Jim Niessen, sister-in-law Shirley (Jerry) de Jager and their families.
He was predeceased by his father Dirk Kreft, father-in-law William (Bill) Niessen, and his sister Margaret Slingerland.
Condolences will be held from 7:00 to 8:00 pm on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 4th Street South, Lethbridge.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, November 30, 2012 at the NETHERLANDS REFORMED CONGREGATION OF PICTURE BUTTE, 601 3A Street South, Picture Butte, Alberta, with Reverend P.L. Bazen, officiating.
Interment to follow at the Memorial Cemetery of Picture Butte.
NOTE: PLEASE, NO SCENTS DUE TO ALLERGIES. No flowers by request of the family. Donations in Richard’s memory may be made to the Calvin Christian School, Box 26, Coalhurst, AB T0L 0V0.
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This world has lost a honest,kind true gentleman.Rick always had a smile no matter the battles at hand. He was someone I looked up to and appreciated for a lot of years.Rick rented land beside us and as farmers in sunnyside area we always had something to chat about.I will cherish all my memories of him and miss bumping into him perhaps at an auction or ag expo. So long Rick, until we shall meet again. To Dorothy and kids…I don’t know you but I give you my sincere condolences. God bless you all.
This world has lost a honest true gentleman.Rick always had a smile no matter the battles at hand. He was someone I looked up to and appreciated for a lot of years.This world has lost a honest,kind true gentleman.Rick always had a smile no matter the battles at hand. He was someone I looked up to and appreciated for a lot of years.Rick rented land beside us and as farmers in sunnyside area we always had something to chat about.I will cherish all my memories of him and miss bumping into him perhaps at an auction or ag expo. So long Rick, until we shall meet again. To Dorothy and kids…I don’t know you but I give you my sincere condolences. God bless you all.
We would like to give you our heartfelt sympathy with the passing away of your husband, father, and grandfather. May you receive some comfort from above. Sincerely, Andy and Linda Stam