After a courageous battle with cancer, John Huizenga has gone to be with his Lord and Saviour on Friday, December 10, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Hospice at the age of 80. John was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife Joan (Sipkens) of 55 years, his daughters Laura (Peter) Willems, Carole (Alex) Damnjanovic and his siblings Simon and Diane Huizenga. John will be missed by his grandchildren Jacob, Zachary, Katarina and Alek. He is also survived by his in-laws Earl (Janet) Sipkens, Clara (Bill) Barneveld, Agnes Sipkens, Gertrude and Lenie Sipkens as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by siblings Elena Buwalda and Anne Honselar. John was employed at Lambton College for 29 years. His hobbies and interests included photography, art, nature, history, geography, and natural sciences. A small private gravesite ceremony was held at Blackwell Cemetery. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to St. Joseph’s Hospice (cheques only at the funeral home please). Arrangements entrusted to SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 1576 London Line, Sarnia.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of John Huizenga June 9th 1941 December 10th 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Sarnia, Province: Ontario