Berendina will be remembered by her son Klaas (Titiana) Bouwman and granddaughter Sarina, son Randolf (Mary) Bouwman and grandchildren Christine (Nick) Hauff, Philip (Adrianne) Bouwman, and Eric (Bailey) Bouwman as well as four great grandchildren Owen and Claire Hauff, and Walter and Anna Bouwman.
Berendina was predeceased by her parents, Berend and Jentje Westerik (Deuseman), and her siblings Johan, Aaltje, Bernhard, Roelina, Jentje, and Berend.
Berendina was born February 25, 1930, in the Netherlands. She immigrated to Canada in 1976 with her son Randolf, joining Klaas who was already in Prince George. In Canada she learned to drive, speak English, and enjoy the endeavors of her children. She eventually moved to Burnaby where she lived for many years before joining her family back in Prince George. She enjoyed traveling making several trips back to the Netherlands to visit family. Berendina was always knitting beautiful projects that included blankets for grandchildren and great grandchildren, socks for her sons and daughter-in-laws that are fondly worn, and hats that she quietly donated to charity.
Her strong faith in the Lord gave her strength through the years, and at her passing. In her notes she had written a quote, “Er mag geen rouwklacht of mijn steen schrijf, er maar juichend overheen; mijn leven is begonnen,” which translates to, “There should be no mourning on my stone, instead write; rejoice, my life has begun.”
A viewing for family will be held in Prince George on June 9th, 2023, at 12:30 pm at Assman’s Funeral Chapel, 1908 Queensway followed by a graveside service at 1:30 pm at the Prince George Cemetery. After the service, a tea will be held at Magnolia Gardens in the Magnolia Room (entrance between the north & south doors, 2055 Ingledew Street).
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of your choice or to Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.lakewoodfh.com for the Westerik family.
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