POELSTRA, Willem “Bill”
Posted: January 3rd, 2024
POELSTRA Praise the Lord for He is good. His mercies endure to everlasting. On December 27, 2023, the Lord called to himself, WILLEM “BILL” POELSTRA, at the age of 98 years.
He leaves to mourn his wife, Jetty, his son Henry and grandson Alex, as well as numerous members of the Vander Molen and Poelstra families, and dear friends.
Bill was born in Sexbierum, Friesland, the Netherlands, on September 7, 1925, and immigrated to Canada in 1951. He married Jetty (Jetske) Vander Molen on March 13 1953, and together they raised two adopted sons, Henry, and Andy (deceased). Bill served many years as a postal carrier. He loved vocal music, singing in various church choirs and in Vox Musica. He volunteered at the Soup Kitchen and with Rehoboth Christian Ministries summer camps. He was a steady and faithful Christian, husband, father, and friend.
Bill will be laid to rest in MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY, 1210 – Scenic Drive South, Lethbridge, AB, on Friday, January 5, 2024 at 1:00 P.M.
A Memorial Service to celebrate Bill’s life will follow at MARANATHA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH, 260 McGill Blvd. West, Lethbridge, AB, at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Tom Albaugh officiating. The Memorial Service will be live-streamed and may be viewed through Bill’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.
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