deBoer, Jack
Our hearts are heavy, but now Jack is healed and at peace, called home by his Heavenly Father on December 10, 2020 at the age of 76. Married for 55 years to the love of his life and his best friend, Niesje (Koekoek). Loving Father of Maurice and Frances, Peter and Robin, Marcia and Sean Cota and Steve and Lesley. Cherished Pake of Sarah (Grant), Aaron (Michelle), Jody (Alex), Jillian (Dan), Branden (Taylor) Jeremy, Nathan, Madeline, Samuel and Andrew. and Devoted Opa of Scarlett, Sawyer, Nora, and Jack. Brother and brother in law of John (Thea), Jane (Bert), Simon (Corrie), Jim (Reinie), Shirley, Alie (Marinus), Mary (Bill), Johanna (Gerry), Thea, Cope, Sharon, Thys, Clarence, Harry (Abby) and Jake. He was also loved by many Nieces and Nephews
Born in Sneek, Friesland, to Bouke and Pietje deBoer, Jack immigrated to Barrie, Ontario, Canada when he was 14 years old. His family settled in Brantford, then in 1976 he fulfilled his life-long dream of becoming a farmer when he and Niesje moved their young family to Cayuga. His love of farming was surpassed only by his love of family, faith and friends. Jack also worked at Haldimand Motors for 22 years.
A special Thank you to the ICU medical staff at St. Catharine’s hospital for their exceptional care and compassion. A special thanks to Debbie Kreuger for being the hands that held his when we couldn’t.
Friends are invited to call at COOPER FUNERAL HOME, 19 Talbot Street West, Jarvis, on Sunday, December 13, 2020 from 2-5 pm. (Those wishing to attend must RSVP through the funeral home website – www.cooperfuneralhome.ca. Masks are required at all times when in the funeral home.) The funeral service for Jack will be held at Maranatha Christian Reformed Church, 33 King Avenue, York, on Monday at 2 p.m. (Those wishing to attend the funeral service must RSVP through the funeral home website. Masks are mandatory when indoors for the service.) The funeral service will be live-streamed. For those wishing to share with the family in this way, please search YouTube for “York Maranatha Livestream”. If desired, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Friends are invited to send condolences and sign the Book of Memories at www.cooperfuneralhome.ca
“Psalm 46:1 – “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble”
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Jack deBoer Thursday December 10th 2020..
Death notice for the town of: Jarvis, Province: Ontario