GERALD FOLKERTS

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GERALD FOLKERTS It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Gerald Folkerts at Riverview Health Centre on May 30, 2009, at the age of 51. Left to mourn his passing are his wife, Arlis and their children Jared (Dana, grandchildren Xavier and Shaela), Janis, Jesse and Brendan. Also left to remember him are his mother, Anne Folkerts, and parents-in-law, Arend and Rosella Wassink. He will be missed by family members, Harry (MaryAnne), John (Wendy), Ken (Alice), Rudy (Shirley), Liz (Melvin), Hans, Janice (Roger), Hilaine (Roger), Cornie (Deb), Gloria (Ken), as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. Gerald was predeceased by his father, Andy Folkerts, nephew David, and infant nephews Travis VanWyhe, Matthew Alons, and Seth Folkerts. Gerald was a loving husband, and a wonderful father and grandfather. His great love besides his family was his art. Gerald was an artist who worked at home out of his third-floor gravel road studio. He was devoted to painting art that invited viewers to reflect upon, and sometimes wrestle with, allusive, suggestion-rich and deeply relevant images. Gerald was dedicated to living out his Christian beliefs and loved the less fortunate. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. There are too many experiences that we still crave, but we're blessed by the memories we have. Thank you to the staff at Riverview, CancerCare and the Palliative Community Team. In lieu of flowers, a trust fund has been set up for Gerald's children. Donations may be dropped off at Crosstown Civic Credit Union (1200 Henderson Hwy, Winnipeg) or Covenant Christian Reformed Church (653 Knowles Ave., Winnipeg). Donations can be mailed to: P.O. Box #28080, 1795 Henderson Hwy, Winnipeg, MB R2G 4E9. A memorial service will be held at Covenant Christian Reformed Church, 653 Knowles Ave., on June 6, 2009 at 11:00 a.m.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 03, 2009