Dirk deBoer

Obituary of Dirk deBoer

At Braemar, Wingham, on Thursday, July 27, 2017, Mr. Dirk "Dick" deBoer of Wingham and formerly of Wroxeter, age 89 years. Kind and loving husband of 64 years to Sietske (Vlieger) deBoer. Cherished father of Janet & Gord Macatee, Rich & Carolyn deBoer, Ron & Tracey deBoer, Doug & Cecile deBoer and Jeff & Carolynne deBoer. Loving Opa to Matthew & Sabryna, Michael, Rachel, Christa & Tomas, Amanda & Trevor, Angela & Ryan, Mitch & Miranda, Tyson & Ray, Stephanie & Dan, Tonile & Craig, Jaleesa & Josh, Jessica, Nick & Katie and Great-Opa to Hunter, Clark, Brooklynn and Rachel. Dear brother of Wim & Elaine deBoer, Ieme & Lies deBoer, and Pietie Kragt. Predeceased by his parents Simon & Fetje (Vanderwall) deBoer, and siblings Peter, John, and Tinie.

Dick loved life and his family, his passion was farming. Dick was always happiest when working hard or bouncing a grandchild on his lap. He took pride in his award winning potato patch and he and Sietske enjoyed many wonderful vacations together. His warm smile would light up a room, he will be forever missed.

Visitation at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham on Monday evening, from 6:00-8:00 pm and again one hour prior to the funeral. Funeral service will be held at the funeral home chapel on Tuesday at 1:00 pm.  Reverend Jeff Hawkins officiating. Interment will take place in Wroxeter Cemetery.

Memorial donations to Wingham & District Hospital Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

Monday
31
July

Visitation

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Monday, July 31, 2017
McBurney Funeral Home
35 Patrick Street West , ON
Wingham, Ontario, Canada
(519) 357-1170
Tuesday
1
August

Funeral Service

1:00 pm
Tuesday, August 1, 2017
McBurney Funeral Home Chapel
35 Patrick Street West , ON
Wingham, Ontario, Canada
(519) 357-1170

Final resting place

Wroxeter Cemetery
Howick Township
Wroxeter, Ontario, Canada
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