Alyce Marie De Haan, age 76, went to be with her Lord and Saviour on December 19, 2020. She passed away peacefully at home after a year long battle with cancer.
Alyce was born on April 23, 1944 in Sumas, Washington to Lewis and Bertha Hoksbergen. She was the sixth child of nine children. She grew up in Lynden, Washington in a loving Christian home. Alyce attended Dordt College in Sioux Center, Iowa where she met and married the love of her life, Dave De Haan. They married on June 2, 1964.
Alyce’s married life was one of adventure and many moves within the United States, Canada and Asia. She loved her Saviour, her family, and people. Alyce served alongside her husband as they ministered together—bearers of the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to people groups in North America and Asia. Alyce attracted people with her gentle and genuine love. Her one desire was that people would come to know the Lord in a personal way. Her goal was to love the Lord with all her heart, soul, mind, and strength; to serve her Saviour and Lord obediently and willingly; and to hear at the end of her life, her Saviour say: “Well done, My good and faithful servant.”
Alyce is survived by her loving husband, Dave. Her three children, Todd (Colleen), Jerry, and Tami (Curtis); five grandchildren, Ashlyn (Daniel), Erica (Jason), Christopher (Marco), Levi (Dorothy), and Kyle (Amaranta); and five great-grandchildren, Cache, Scarlett, Gabriel, Rowan, and Ellis.
Alyce was predeceased by her sister Tena. She is survived by her siblings, Robert (Patti), Bertha (Harry), Maria (Ron), John (Betty), Lewis (Jeannie), Kathy (Larry), and George (Candy); as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
A private, graveside service will be held for immediate family on December 29, 2020 at 1:30pm MST.
Everyone is invited to celebrate Alyce’s life via a live-streaming service that can be joined through the link provided below;
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In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent in memory of Alyce De Haan to Hope Mission, 9908-106 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB, T5H 0N6; hopemission.com
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Death notice for the town of: Edmonton, Province: Alberta