Hendrik Arie Sturrus

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Hendrik (Hank) Arie Sturrus

December 17, 1929 – November 16, 2021

Hank was born and raised outside of Rotterdam, the Netherlands. At age 20, Hank served for two years in the Dutch Army and soon after he was discharged, he met his future wife, Miep. They were married in 1954 in Rotterdam. In 1957 Hank and Miep immigrated to the United States, along with Hank’s sister and brother-in-law (Nel and Wim Verhey) and settled in San Jose. They raised two daughters, Sandy and Nanette.

Hank and Miep started and ran a custom drapery and window treatment business called Foothill Draperies. They ran this business for 30 years, until their retirement. Hank joined Almaden Country Club as a charter member and became an avid golfer, with an 8 handicap. He and his family were active members of Almaden CC for 40 years. Concurrently, Hank renewed a hobby from his youth – pigeon racing. He raised and flew homing pigeons with San Jose Homing Pigeon Association for many years. Hank and Miep moved to the Villages in 2006 where he made many friends. After 18 holes became too much, Hank joined a putting group, of which he was titled the “Commissioner”. They had a lot of fun over the years putting for quarters.

Hank was an optimist and had a great sense of humor. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He leaves behind his loving wife of 67 years, his daughters and their spouses Sandy (David Parker) and Nanette (Thomas Malgesini) and six grandchildren, of whom he has always been so proud: Joseph and Alexis Malgesini and Nicholas, Noah, Tristan and Johanna Parker.

He will be missed very much.