« Lord you have been our dwelling place in all generations. » Psalm 90:1
The Lord at his appointed time and in the full assurance of faith took home his child Wilbur Sipkema to be with him at the age of 80 years. Beloved husband of Maria Sipkema (nee Huizinga) for 58 years. Loving Dad of Gilbert and Debbie, Diana, and Bruce and Nikki. Much-loved Opa of Shivonne and Mark, Chanel, and Taylor, and very much-loved Great-Opa of Kaelan and Olive (Ollie). Dear brother of Louis (Nancy) Sipkema,… Read More » Sid (Charlotte) Sipkema, and Bonnie (Chris) Sutherland. Dear uncle of nephews and nieces in Canada, the Netherlands and South Africa. Dear brother-in-law of Maria’s siblings in the Netherlands and South Africa.
The family would like to thank Dr. VanBaardwyk and Dr. Cameron for their good care, as well as the special staff of the 5th floor at Joseph Brant Hospital for the kindness, compassion and respect they showed Wilbur and us. Special thanks to special nurse Sue and the porter that moved Wilbur to the 5th floor, who were very kind and respectful to our dear husband, dad and Opa. The family also wishes to thank the Seniors Driving Service « Driving Miss Daisy » for driving us with care to our doctors’ appointments.
Visitation on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. at EBENEZER CANADIAN REFORMED CHURCH, 607 Dynes Rd., Burlington, where the Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. Reception in the Church Hall immediately after the Service. Interment to follow at Garden Lane Cemetery.
If desired, donations made to Anchor Association as expressions of sympathy would be appreciated by the family.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Wilbur Sipkema 2019..
Décès pour la Ville: Waterdown, Province: Ontario