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ANDY BOERSMA Peacefully after a brief struggle with cancer on November 14, 2006 Andy Boersma passed away at the Grace Hospital at the age of 74. He was predeceased by his mother Justina, brother Case Boersma and his son Mitchell, brothers-in-law Mike and Peter Hoydalo. His memory will be forever cherished by his loving wife of 48 years Mary; children Karen (John Gutelius), Ken (Victoria), Gail; grandchildren Meg, Andy, Blythe, Patrick and Justin. Dad immigrated to Canada with his family in 1953. He worked with Air Canada for 29 years until his retirement in 1992. Andy loved to travel and especially enjoyed the trips taken with Mary back to Holland to visit family and friends as well as winters spent in Florida. Dad also enjoyed numerous sports, coaching his childrens sports teams and he was especially fond of soccer and golfing. Funeral service will be held on Monday, November 20, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Avenue. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society 193 Sherbrook St. R3C 2B7. The family wish to thank their friends, neighbours and extended family for all their support. Chapel Lawn Funeral Home 885-9715
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 18, 2006