Harry John
Sept. 5, 1942 - July 17, 2006
It is with deep sadness, the family of Harry Oostenbrug announces the passing of their husband, father, and grandfather on July 17, 2006. Harry was born in Holland in 1942 and immigrated to Canada with his family at the age of ten, in 1952. Leaving home at an early age, Harry travelled much of the Western Canadian provinces; he had many fond memories of the years he spent in Alberta. Harry was predeceased by his parents, father, Luitjen and mother, Geertje. Harry is survived by his wife, Jean Oostenbrug of Surrey, BC; his children, Kathy Oakley (Jim) of Kamloops, BC, Gerry (Moe) Oostenbrug of Aldergrove, BC, Connie (Gerald) Rempel of Abbotsford, BC., Tom Oostenbrug (Rhonda) of Abbotsford, B.C, Elouise Oostenbrug of Sarnia, Ontario, Peggy (Terry) Brown of Barriere, BC, Barbara (Robert) Jones of Everett, Washington and Jenne (Howie) Dryborough of Grand Prairie, Alberta; 13 grandchildren: Taylor, Ben, Tia, Dillin, Tanisha, Brett, Colton, Chelsea, Montana, Matlock, June, Mitchell and Angelena. Harry is also survived by two Âbrothers, Syd (Jane) Oostenbrug and Ted (Audrey) Oostenbrug, and five sisters, Jane (Dick) Vissee, Dorothy (John) Tams, Harriet (John) VanRaalte, Sieta (Nick) Lieuwen and Alida Oostenbrug. As well as many nieces, nephews, friends and many relatives of his wife, Jean.
A service to celebrate Harry's life will be held on Monday, July 24, 2006 at 2:00 pm, at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 21, 20702 Eastleigh Crescent, Langley, BC with a tea to follow.