Reinders, Riek (nee Pieters)
of Palmerston, Ontario passed from this life into glory on March 1, 2016. Hendrika Pieters was born in Drenthe, the Netherlands in 1927. She and Max immigrated to Canada as newlyweds in 1952. She was predeceased by her son Bruce in 1961 and her husband Max in 1980. Riek loved and lived well. Her strong faith and contented, joyful spirit were such a blessing. She will be dearly missed by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Henrietta (Heinze) Claus of Harriston; Mike (Cori), Heather, Trevor (Christy).
Keith Reinders of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta.
Ruby (Dick) Klumpenhower of Daysland Alberta; Brad, Laura (Alex).
Evelyn (Fred) Stevens of Ottawa; Karen (Rod), Cindi (Tim), Brenda (Al), Ken (Julie).
Mary Ann (Bernie) Kolkman of Lacombe Alberta; Galen, Jhana, Clayton.
Her 18 great grandchildren were the joy of her heart –
Caleb, Aries, Ryan, Aidan, Ezra, Lexie, Connor, Jill, Ewan, Jordie, Joe, Eva, Olivia, Elana, Dannie, Clark, Asher, and Jax.
She is also survived by her sister Lammie and numerous brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
The family will receive friends at the Palmerston Christian Reformed Church on Thursday, March 3, 2016 from 6 to 9 p.m.Pastor Chris Schievink will conduct the celebration service in the Palmerston Christian Reformed Church on Friday, March 4, 2016 at 1:00 p.m.
As expressions of sympathy donations to the Listowel Christian School, Community Christian School, Drayton or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.