Browse the obituary of residing in the province of Alberta for funeral details
Jeff Jacob Tigchelaar
(January 30, 1942 – July 9, 2024)
Jeff “Jelke” Tigchelaar was born in Altenburg, the Netherlands, on January 30, 1942. As the oldest of five children, he spent his early years on the family dairy farm. Jeff harbored a lifelong dream of moving to Canada, and at 19, he secured immigration papers with his best friend. However, when his father unexpectedly passed away, Jeff postponed his dream to help his mother manage the farm.
In 1967, Jeff married Eke Goerres. Eke’s family owned a hotel business, and together, Jeff and Eke transformed from farmers to successful hotel owners, running a hotel, café, and restaurant in the small town of Aldeboarn, Friesland, for 14 years.
The Canadian dream resurfaced and in 1982 Jeff, Eke, and their two children, Ciska and Tom, moved to Camrose, Alberta. Jeff returned to farming, managing the Weyga farm’s River ranch near Bittern Lake. In 1987, Jeff and Eke purchased a half section of land in the Bawlf/Rosalind area, where they operated the large hog farm “Frisia Farms” for two decades.
In 2010, they retired and settled in Rosalind, Alberta. Jeff cherished retirement and enjoyed vacations with Eke in the Netherlands. An avid soccer fan, he spent countless hours watching European matches.
After a brief battle with cancer, Jeff passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at the age of 82, following 57 wonderful years of marriage. The family expresses gratitude to the Daysland Health Center staff for their excellent palliative care.
Jeff was a proud father and grandfather. He leaves behind a loving family, including his wife Eke; daughter Ciska (Greg Hyska); son Tom (Jordana); five grandchildren Tamara (Evan), Lukas (Amy), Jacob, Annika, and Peter; brothers Jaap (Hendrika) Tigchelaar, Majo Tigchelaar and Fetze (Geertje) Tigchelaar; sister Femma Minnema; and sister-in-law Anneke Goerres Veltman.
He was predeceased by his parents Tamme and Akke.
As per Jeff’s wishes, a private burial was held, followed by a Celebration of Life on September 7th, 2024 in Rosalind, Alberta at the Rosalind Drop In Center.
If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Jeff’s memory may be made to Green View Cemetery or to Daysland Hospital Foundation.
May his soul rest in peace.
To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Jeff, please visit our
Tree Store.
2024
Death notice for the town of: Camrose, Province: Alberta
death notice Jeff Jacob Tigchelaar 2024
obituaries notice Jeff Jacob Tigchelaar 2024
We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Jeff Jacob Tigchelaar 2024 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
