Jacobus « Jac » Christiaan Peeters
April 01, 1931 – October 20, 2021
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It’s with great sadness that we, the family announces the sudden passing of our beloved Husband, Pa, Opa, Brother, Uncle and Friend, Jacobus Christiaan Peeters, on Wednesday October 20th, 2021 at his home in Brooks, at the age of 90 years. Jac was born in Holland on April 1st, 1931 in Etten-Leur, Holland, where he grew up on the farm with his brothers and sisters. Jac loved horses, and loved going to competitions with his horse, either for flat races and Carriage Driving Competitions with his horse Hans. He was also an active member and organizer of the Ponyclub and community De Zandspui. Jac married Mientje v. Trijp on January 8th, 1966 in Het Schijf, Holland and they lived on the family farm. They immigrated with their 3 children to Canada on May 16th, 1989, where the love of Dairy farming continued, with the help from Brother-in law Paul and his wife Jean, and great new neighbors and friends to make it feel like home. In 2012, Jac and Mientje moved to Brooks for their retirement. He loved having a vegetable garden, and give fresh veggies to his friends. Jac was proud of their beautiful yard and enjoyed their house to the end. He loved for the kids and grandkids to come by and have a visit or play a game and joke around. Pre deceased by, parents, a stillborn daughter Erika, 4 brothers and 1 sister. Jac is survived by his loving wife Mientje for 55 years; children, Bert (Glenda), Jack (Willie), and Annemarie (Brian); 5 grandchildren, Lisa, Bart, Danny, Victor and Jesse; brother Chris (Nellie); sister Riet; sisters-in law Rie, To and Jo. A Family Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Rev. Marino Infante Celebrant. Interment to follow at Brooks Cemetery. In memory of Jac, if friends desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the charity of one’s choice.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Jacobus Jac Christiaan Peeters April 01 1931 October 20 2021..
Décès pour la Ville: Brooks, Province: Alberta