Nick Wamsteeker

In full assurance of God's grace, Nick left us peacefully Saturday morning, June 16, 2012 to meet his Lord at the age of 88 years. He will be greatly missed by his much loved wife, Gerda; his children Barb (Dick) Visser and their sons Mitchell (Jerri-Lyn), Shawn (Sheena) and Jordan (Jen); Denise (Murray) Buesink and their children Kimberly (Mark), Sara (Steve), Steven (Courtney) and Nicholas (Melisa); Erna (Allan) Karsten and their children Brad (Stephenie), Andrea (Mike), Kelly (Loren) and Ashley (Ryan); Leroy (Marlene) Wamsteeker and their children Michael (Diana) and Jackie (Carlo); Jolyn (Josh) Bolderheij and their children Leah and Katie; and 12 great- grandchildren.

He is survived by his two brothers, Jake (Jo) and Art (Tina), and his sister Teresa (Ken) Karsten; in-laws Jackie Wamsteeker, Wiebe Tolman, Ena Wamsteeker, his wife's family Tressa (Nick) Brandhorst and John (Bertha) Van Zeggelaar, in-laws Rita Van Zeggelaar and Kathy Van Zeggelaar.

He was predeceased by his parents, Peter and Sjaan Wamsteeker; brothers Bram, Wim, Henk, Bernie and Pete; sisters Marie, Alie and Betty; his parents in law Art & Wilma Van Zeggelaar and numerous in laws from both sides of the family.

Nick was born March 23, 1924 in Haarlemmermeer, the Netherlands. He served with the Dutch army in Indonesia (1945-1949), and loved to reminisce about those times. With his family, he immigrated to Canada from the Netherlands in 1950 and settled in Southern Alberta. Nick and Gerda were married in 1953 and together they raised their family on the acreage near Diamond City. He worked in the sand and gravel industry while farming on the side with Gerda.

Nick loved life and lived it to the fullest. He was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather. He was a faithful member of Maranatha Christian Reformed Church and served as a council member.

After retiring, Nick volunteered together with Gerda for numerous community organizations. He was an avid reader and enjoyed walking many miles. His interests were broad and he could encourage good discussions about faith and world affairs. Nick and Gerda had the privilege of travelling together; he had a passion for exploring new places.

A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday June 20, 2012 at 1:00PM in the MARANATHA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH, 260 McGill Blvd W, Lethbridge, AB with Pastor Tony Maan, officiating.

In memory of Nick, donations can be made to Christian Blind Missions International, 3844 Stouffille Road, P.O. Box 800, Stoufille, Ontario, L4A 7Z9.