Obituary of Marten Kingma

On Wednesday, February 22, 2006 in Grimsby, Ontario. Marten Kingma completed his earthly journey and was promoted to glory at the age of almost 92 years. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his loving wife Antje (nee Peterkamp), his children; Jitske and Geert Horinga of Port Colborne, Bertha VanderHeide of Ingersoll, Shirley and Peter Stol of Strathroy, Marten and Nellie Kingma of London, Gerry Kingma of Strathroy, Bert and Diana Kingma of Stoney Creek and Andrew and Joanne Kingma of Poplar Hill. Also survived by 30 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild and 7 brothers and sisters in The Netherlands. Predeceased by his parents Gerben and Jitske Kingma, his stepmothers Eelkje and Sjoukje and 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Although we are saddened by his passing, we have the assurance that he is home with the Lord whom he loved. Visitation will be held at Denning Bros. Funeral Home, Strathroy on Sunday, February 26 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A funeral service will be held at the East Christian Reformed Church, Strathroy on Monday, February 27 at 11 AM with Rev. Walter De Ruiter officiating. Interment in Strathroy Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.