Obituary

Epke Eerkes

In Loving Memory of

Epke Eerkes

of Edmonton
Oct 17, 1909 - Aug 3, 2011

 

On August 3, 2011, Mrs. Epke Eerkes passed away at the age of 101, to be with her Lord and Savior. She is predeceased by her husband, Eppo; son, Thijs; son-in-law, Ron and granddaughter, Wendy. Epke is survived by her children, Ralph (Betty), Ike (Marina), Harry, Alida, Peter (Darlene) and John (Laura); also Phyllis, Anne and Corrie; 20 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren, plus spouses; 2 great-great-grandchildren; church family and friends of many years. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Foster and McGarvey Funeral Home, 10011 – 114 St., Edmonton. Please join family and friends for a Celebration of Epke’s life on Thursday, August 11, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at Inglewood Christian Reformed Church, 12330-113 Ave. Edmonton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be designated "Student Support", Edmonton Society for Christian Education (ESCE), 14304 – 109 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5N 1H6 to provide extra assistance for students and families at-risk.