Obituary of Gerrit Tamminga

January 26, 1924 - April 15, 2008. We receive our comfort from the words of the Lords, Day 1 Heidleberg catechism. "That I am not my own but belong with body and soul, both in life and death to my faithful Saviour Jesus Christ." The Lord in His infinite wisdom, took unto Himself, His servant Gerrit Tamminga of Strathroy in his 85th. year. Beloved husband of Bouwchiene Tamminga for 59 years. Dear father of Talo (Dina 2007), Ann and John Jongbloed, Mary and Rick Lenting, Janet and Rob Vanderveen, Grace and Jacob Lenting, George and Rolean Tamminga, Bill and Phyllis Tamminga, Fred and Jeanette Tamminga, Benita and Peter Boerema, Trudy and Dan Dickieson, Adrian and Michele Tamminga, Geraldine and Bret Vanluik and Lucy Viveiros. Grandfather to 53 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Brother of Trudy and Jake Bouwman of Burlington, Talo and Jik Tamminga of Chatham and several brothers, sisters and in-laws in Holland. Visitation will be held in the Providence United Reformed Church, 447 Second St., Strathroy on Friday from 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. where the funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. R. Pot officiating. Interment to follow in Strathroy Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by Gerrit's Family. Denning Bros. Funeral Home, Strathroy entrusted with arrangements (519-245-1023). A tree will be planted at the Grace Canadian Reformed Church in Kerwood in remembrance of our Dad.