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Ann DeJong
May 12, 1933 - October 13, 2023
The family of Ann DeJong (nee Hoogendoorn) of
Agassiz, is saddened to announce her passing
on October 13 at the age of 90. To say that her
family and friends will miss her greatly is an
understatement. Ann, a woman of deep faith,
was known for her warmth, hospitality, kindness,
generosity, her positive words of encouragement, her unconditional love for her family and others, and her indomitable spirit and energy.
Ann was born in The Netherlands on May 12, 1933 to Jan and Jacoba Hoogendoorn. She, along with her family, suffered a great deal During WWII - an experience that shaped her life.
Ann immigrated to British Columbia in 1950 and spent her first few years as a field worker, as a domestic and as a waitress. She met Harry DeJong during those years, marrying him in 1954. They pursued a life as dairy farmers, first on a farm in Deroche clearing 20 acres of virgin timber, then on a farm in Matsqui which became Rose Gate Dairy Farms. Her son (Ted DeJong) and grandchildren (Jared and Michelle DeJong, Lexi DeJong) continue to run the family farm.
Keeping up with the goings-on of the dairy was very important to Ann and many visits were spent sharing the latest comings and goings of the farm from 4-H shows to cropping, she kept up with it all and was a constant supporter of her grandchildren.
Ann spent countless hours in community service supporting Harry in his political career. She was known by many in the community for her ability to read people and situations and to lend her wisdom, support and insights as needed. Throughout her life, Ann trusted in God and leaned on Him for support. Her faith helped her through many difficult times, especially the last few weeks of her life.
Ann was preceded in death by her precious and loving husband Harry, her parents, six brothers and a sister.
She is survived by her children Joan LeMahieu (Jim Forster), Colleen Gingerich (Bryan), Ted DeJong (Greta), Valerie Veltkamp (Gerald) and Cameron DeJong (Angela); her grandchildren DJ LeMahieu (Jordan), Denver Gingerich (Naomi Barrettara), Travis Gingerich (Lauren), Tyler DeJong (Stephanie), Jared DeJong (Michelle), Lexi DeJong, Kasi DeJong, Breanna Veltkamp (Ben Dardick), Jonathan Veltkamp and Bronson DeJong; her great grandchildren Leighton LeMahieu, Isabella Gingerich, Jasper Gingerich, Lily DeJong, Willow DeJong, Henry DeJong, Hope DeJong, Eli DeJong, Georgia DeJong and Rylee DeJong.
Don Logan
March 19, 1955 – April 12, 2023
Don dairy-farmed with his brother Dave and their father Bob in Fort Langley. The Logans dairied in the Langley/Fort Langley areas since 1904. Don and wife Heather had retired to Vernon in 2016.
Ron Dinn
December 27, 1937 – August 27, 2023 Of Agassiz, BC.
Adriaan Zwartbol
October 23, 1933 – June 8, 2023
Adriaan was born on October 23,1933 at Oud- Alblas in the Netherlands. He immigrated to Canada with his family in 1973 and became a dairy farmer.
He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Annie; his
children Jeanette (Richard) Wierks, Bill (Elaine)
and Martin (Mary); 17 grandchildren and 38 great
grandchildren; two sisters, Stina and Jana, and
one brother Wim (Adrie) in the Netherlands;
Annie’s children, Erica (Gunter), Cora, Arjan and Alice (Pieter).
He was predeceased by his first wife and mother of his children Jans, in 1990. The family would like to express our gratitude for the loving and compassionate care of the group of independent care providers, who went over and above to care for him the last months of his life.
Gaele Atsma February 14, 1933 - September 1, 2023
Gaele was born in Harkema, the Netherlands. At 18 years old, he immigrated to Canada. After meeting and marrying his first wife Pearl, they settled on their dairy farm in Matsqui where they raised their seven children. Pearl passed away in 2007 and he retired on an acreage near the farm. He enjoyed watching everything going on at the farm. In 2009 he married Dorothy and enjoyed travelling the
world, visiting people and driving around the Fraser Valley, checking out all the farms.
Gaele will be remembered by his children Paul (Tena), Gerald, Allan (Christien), Dave (Charlene), Alice (Otto); daughter-in-law Donna and all his grandchildren and great grandchildren, as well as his extended family and friends.
He was predeceased by his first wife Pearl, his sons George (Donna) and
John and his second wife Dorothy.
The family would like to thank Mission Hospice for their excellent care of
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