Anno Slomp

1928 ~ 2015

At the age of 87years, Anno Slomp went to be with his heavenly Father on December 16.

Born in Drenthe, the Netherlands, he immigrated to Canada in 1954. He was pre deceased by Ena, his loving wife of 57 years. Together they raised 6 children: Klaas (Deb) of Lethbridge and their children Jessica (Brian Cool), Laura (Dan Booy), and Brad (Nicole); Mike (Judy) of Edmonton and their children Stefan (Kimberly), Caitlin, and Genieva; Flo, of Edmonton; Allan (Betty) of Nobleford and their children Shelly (Jon Pfeffel), Matt (Alexandria), Scott (Chelsey Van Vaerenbergh), and Alyssa (Travis Tams); Grace (Mike Pool) of Vienna, Virginia and their children Jordan and Joel; Mel (Anita) of Edmonton and their children Kyria, Cameron, and Julia. He was also blessed with seven great grandchildren: Oren, Ryleigh, Beckett, Avianna, Ariella, Josiah, and Isaiah. Dad has two surviving sisters and three brothers. In addition, he loved and was loved by an extensive extended family and numerous friends.

He was a compassionate man, a gentle soul; active in his church, farming and school communities, and in areas of special interest such as prison ministry.

Friends and family may pay their respects between 6:30pm and 8:00pm, on Monday, December 21, 2015, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4th Street S. Lethbridge.

A service celebrating his life will be held at 2:00pm on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at the NOBLEFORD CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH, 522 Highway Avenue, Nobleford.

As family, we thank many, including the staff at the Good Samaritan – West Highlands facility who cared for both mom and dad over the past few years. Also, we appreciate the medical attention provided to dad in the past two months by the staff and physicians of Unit 4b at the Chinook Regional Hospital. Lastly, we thank Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels for their services.