Obituary for Maartje Annetje « Marianne » Hordyk
On December 11, 2017 Maartje Annetje (Marianne) Hordyk peacefully went home to the loving arms of her Lord and Savior.
Marianne was born in Rotterdam, Netherlands on July 13, 1928. She immigrated to Canada with her husband and two sons in 1955. She is joining her predeceased husband Arend of 58 years.
Marianne is survived by their children Len (Ann) Hordijk of Lac du Bonnet; Tom (Diane) Hordyk of Winnipeg, Gilbert (Alice) Hordyk of Winnipeg, Carol (Henry) Janssens of Thunder Bay and Marc (Miriam) Hordyk of Winnipeg; and Marlene (Tiemon) Schelhaas of Thunder Bay; along with 22 grandchildren and 61 great-grandchildren who will all miss her. She was predeceased by granddaughter Kaitlin and great-grandson Adam. Marianne was the oldest of nine children of which two are deceased, Nelly and Tom.
Marianne became a kindergarten teacher in the Netherlands. She had a strong commitment to Christian education her whole life. Much time was devoted in various ways to Christian Education. When her children were in school full-time she began working at a local daycare centre. Marianne loved to sing and used her voice to give God praise and Glory in her church choir. Marianne was a long-time member of Providence United Reformed Church. Even in her retirement years she taught a Bible class at an elementary school. Marianne was a devoted wife and mother and a fantastic grandma and great-grandma. Her knitting skills had many proudly wearing her creations at one time or another.
3 John 4 – I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
We would like to give a heart felt thank-you to all the wonderful staff at Donwood Manor who knew and cared for our mom.
Celebration of life will take place on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at Providence United Reformed Church, 2615 Henderson Hwy. Private Interment will be held at Green Acres Cemetery prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Bible League of Canada.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Maartje Annetje Marianne Hordyk 1928 2017.source
Décès pour la Ville: Winnipeg, Province: Manitoba
