BRUINSMA, John
Posted: August 13th, 2020
BRUINSMA
JOHN SIEBE BRUINSMA passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at the age of 91 years.
He is survived by his children Siebe (Marlene), Yvonne, Lucinda (Bill), Henry (Debbie), Theodore (Sandra), John (Denise), Grace (Len), Theresa (Rob), Sidney (Stephanie), David (Wendy) and Jonathan (Kathrine), 19 grandchildren and 16 great- grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Grietje Bakker and many nephews, nieces and their families.
Dad was predeceased by his parents, Siebe and Lutske, his brothers, Thijs, Sijmon, Folkert and Abe, and his sisters, Rika, Trijntje, Fetje, Feikje and Geertje. He was also predeceased by a beloved grandson Matthew Bruinsma and great-grandson Lane Bates.
Dad was born in Arum, Friesland, the Netherlands on June 19, 1929. His life of adventure and travel began when he sailed out of Rotterdam the day before his 18th birthday to immigrate to Canada. An entrepreneur at heart he worked at many jobs to support his family. Later he was able to combine his love of travel with his career. With the help of his family he created several successful travel-related businesses. He retired to Lethbridge in 2004 to be closer to family.
We would like to express our gratitude to the staff of Blue Sky Lodge, the AHS home care team and the doctors and nurses of St. Michael’s Palliative Care Unit for their kindness and compassion.
The family will gather for a private graveside service at Mountain View Cemetery.
Condolences can be sent directly to the family at 1210 Great Lakes Place S., Lethbridge AB T1K 6R6.
To send a condolence, please visit
www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
My condolences to Sid and family on this sad occasion. My thoughts and prayers are with you.