BROUWER
George
George (Gerrit) Brouwer died on the evening of December 19, 2015 in his sleep in the home he shared with his wife of 68 years, Edyth. He was 96 years old. Born on November 11, 1919 in Andijk, North Holland, George was the eldest son of Jan and Anje Brouwer. After immigrating to Alberta at the age of 16, he was recalled to the Dutch army at the start of World War II where he and his brother Klaas were enlisted in the Prinses Irene Brigade. Before shipping out, George met and fell in love with a Canadian girl named Edyth Johnston in Stratford, Ontario, where his battalion trained. They married in April of 1947 and settled in the Woody Nook area, west of Blackfalds, where they started a farm and family, both with great success. George was hardworking, caring, and kind to everyone, making him a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and a friend to many. He leaves his wife Edyth, sons Barry (Carol), David (Laurel), daughters Miriam (Russ), Ann (Stephan), and Elaine (Bob). He is also survived by his ten grandchildren, Christiane, Kevin, Lily, Jasmine, David, Alanna, Elliott, Arona, Megan and Nicholas. He was also a grandpa to Michael Yachney and great grandpa to Joshua, Kaitlin and Matthew. A man of strong character, sharp wit and pure heart, we will remember him with love. In his own words, we were told to remember that whatever happened to him, he had enjoyed a wonderful life. In turn, he gave his family one as well. "The greatest thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother." A Celebration of Life will be held from the Woody Nook Christian Reformed Church on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at 10:00 AM. Expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting www.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca
WILSON'S FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM
of Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of the arrangements. 403-782-3366, 403-843-3388
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