Dick (Dirk) Mostert died in 2020. 
Im Rina Klein from the Netherlands, born and raised on the former island Wieringen. Im an editor of the historical comunity of Wieringen.
in the 30 Jaap Mostert emigrate to Canada. During the liberation of Holland he is at Wieringen, to see his family and to help the Dutch afther 5 years of german oppression. 
Can you please help me to find family of Jaap Mostert? 
the man with the canadese army uniform is Jaap Mostert, probably the father of Dirk.
my mailadres is rinakleinhistorischwieringen@gmail.com
thank you

02/12/21.  To Mrs Ena Mostert,
Dear Ena,
This week I came across the obituary of Dick passing into glory on April 13, 2020.  I was shocked. I want to send you my much belated condolences. The last time I met Dick was about 2007 at my place of employment where we had a real nice visit. Hanneke also passed away in June 2016 from diabetes, now almost 5 years ago. Knowing that she was trusting in Jesus helped me to get through those difficult days. The Lord be with you is my prayer. 
John VanderSpek (46 Dumfries St, Cambridge N1S 1Y7)


Dear Mostert family in Canada,

It was a sad thing to hear of the loss of Uncle Dick. My memories were always of him smiling and interested in all around him. This is my last memory of him, visiting my Oma and Opa (older brother Aad) and all of our family here in Brisbane, Australia.

our biggest hugs and deepest love to you all

It was good to be with you in spirit at the memorial service for Dick. Dick will be missed. He was always very kind and interested in people. Jerry remembers the good conversations Dick and he had in  the car and over a coffee at Tim’s. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Ena for the days ahead. 

I remember having great conversations about art, history and travelling with Dick. He was always engaging , humorous and gentle. I will miss him.

Dear aunt Ena and family,

We are saddened to hear of uncle Dick's passing. We remember him as " the mobile family log"  for the Mostert's. He always told stories of the family we had almost forgotten or heard for the first time and had a laugh about it. 
We also remember him as dad's special brother who wrote so many letters all those years and visited us so many times together with aunt Ena.
We especially appreciate his visits to Holland during our father Leen and mother Tiny's illness. He was actually always there when he was needed.
Thank you all for sharing your foto's which shows that he was a real family man. 

Love,
Leo, Karin, Matthijs and Tamar Mostert
Oostburg Zeeland, the Netherlands


Dear Ina and family,

Our condolences with the loss of Dick. It has been quite some time since I’ve seen him and seeing his picture reminds me of my grandfather (his brother), not just by his looks but a man with a generous heart and an eternal smile.

I remember Dick the same way.

Lots of strength in this difficult period.

Lodewijk

Beste Tante Ina en familie,
Our sincere condolances on the loss of your husband,father,grandfather
In my memory when he was in Holland, he  was a friendly person with humour, and always interested  in what was going on in persons and in the world , curious and so more.
A pleasant person. The last we saw him with the dead of my father Philip Mostert He had token the opportunity to come to Holland , which was highly respected.
I wish you all much strength!   

Hartelijke groeten,
Rob and Frida
9040 Gent
Belgium

My sincerest condolences to Mrs Mostert and the Mostert Family.  May you have the strength to get through this difficult time. Thinking of all of you. 
I have so many fond memories of time spent with you and Mr. Mostert growing up.  Camping, biking, hiking and even working and learning a new trade at Redeemer.  There was always a friendly smile on his face. Your tribute captured him very well.  Father, Husband, grandfather and friend to many.  The circle of friends in Heaven have another one that has joined the group. 

In spite of the circumstances it was an honour to be at the memorial for Dick!   God Bless you  Ena and family!  
A little humour to make you smile.......
After you got up to leave Cresmount, Ena the video audio was still on.  Someone asked:  do I have time to pee- I really have to pee.  Michael B said they would wait for that person.  You know who you are!   ❤️

Our condolences on the loss of your husband, father, and Grandpa. He was a wonderful man who was kind to everyone. 
Valerie enjoyed her visits to his home with the twins, when she visited them on Sundays. 
He truly showed his love for God to others. 
Andrew and Rosalie Bergsma and family

Dear Ina,
We will  remember you in our  prayers and  remember the
friendship we enjoyed with Dick.
                                                     Gerda and Bill

Dear Mrs. Mostert & family,
What a beautiful service. Thank you for sharing your husband’s life with all of us.
My mother Nel so often shared her joy of knowing you both, and her sadness of your husband’s struggles in his final years. I know my mother was so blessed by her friendship with you both. And I so remember the warmth & love & faith that exuded from both of you. 
Praying that Jesus pour out His grace & comfort on all of you.
With love, Sonja

We watched the service from the funeral home and were moved by the many thoughtful words from your children and grandchildren.  At this time we want to offer our condolences to all of you.

Dear Ena, Phil, Alida, Marica, Henry and family,

Our sincere condolences with the passing of Dick.  

I also enjoyed the many pictures you shared which brought back many childhood memories of great camping trips we used to share over the years.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Sincerely,
Randy and Renee Simpson (Fennema) and family 


Dear Tante Ena, Phil, Letty, Marike, Henry, spouses and children/grandchildren,
We were saddened to hear of Oom Dick's passing.  As you said, Tante Ena, although his physical challenges are over, there is now a void in all of your lives.  
Thank you for sharing his story in pictures.  For me, the older ones brought back some vivid memories.  I remember Oom Dick as a sincere and gentle man, although he could certainly be stern when Phil and I got a little out of line.
We pray for God's continued blessing and comfort to you all.
Harry, Sharon, Nate/Kelly, Tera/Jay, Marya/Kareem

Dear Ena and family

My heartfelt condolences to you. I remember Dick well. We were both members of the Weston Young People Society "Credo." Dick's leadership and spiritual maturity stand out in my memory. We would meet from time to time throughout the next 60 years or so. The connection was always immediate. His radiant smile, firm handshake and genuine interest never failed.I grieve his passing.

Allan Romkema

Over the years as a neighbour to Henry and Nancy I had the opportunity to meet and speak with Mr. Mostert several times.
He always had a smile and a twinkle in his eye. Mr. Mostert was always soft spoken and polite and willingly shared his wisdom with me.
My condolences to all members of his family. I am sorry for your loss.


Dear family Mostert in Canada,
So sad to hear of Oom Dick's passing. 
Jaap and I would like to say how we have enjoyed the bright and lively conversations and time we had with our uncle when we met over the years. He truly cared and shared family stories to connect the family from Holland to Canada and Australia.  
Feeling for you in this time. Much love  from the den Otters.


From Henk's daughter Melissa 
  My husband Calum and I wish to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Wishing you comfort , peace and fond memories. 
I have nice warm memories  of when our families would gather for visits.
May God grant you and your family  the strength and peace that passes all understanding in this your time of sorrow.

                                            Sincerely yours Melissa Lochrie 

Dear Ena and Family,
Although it's been a long time since we last met, Ena, we do have  many fond memories of Dick. His helpful and caring nature was a blessing to us. We pray that the Lord will comfort you during this time, especially now that the COVID-19 prevents family and friends to grieve together and encourage each other. May the Lord bless you with his grace and peace and with the sure knowledge that Dick is now with Him.
Love,
Jim & Chris 



Thank you uncle Dick for the many times you visited the Netherlands. Your last visit to NL, just after my father Flip died, I wil remember. Your contribution to your family in NL gave me a warm feeling for the Mostert 's as they were in the past.

You were a Christian, so am I.
I am sure you are now on eagle Wings.

To the family in Canada: Wish you much strength and know that the lord will be with you in these sad times.

greetings Bert Mostert (and Margareth)

Our heartfelt condolences to you Henry, Nancy & family and to your mother Ena.
I can tell by everyone shared memories that your father Dick was incredible and deeply loved.
Many beautiful memories to be shared and remembered of the positive impact your father had on everyone he knew.
Sending you love,
from Gary and Celine


 It's sad I and family can't be there in Hamilton to say good bye, as we are not permitted to leave our homes. After I heard that you have departed to your final home where you were welcomed by the angles, I went into my album and to check best memories. I wish to share with all my friends and family that you became a father where my dad was not on my special day you were, my Deacon at the Emmanuel Reformed church that united me and my twin sister Florence. You cared a lot about our well being advising us how to settle in Canada. And you gave me a place to prepare to be a beautiful bride till I moved to Netherlands. You and Ena, are always in my heart.
I light a candle to be with your family in this time and in spirit of our living God we are together. May the Lord be with the whole family. I praise God for the amazing years he gave to you to minister to all who were around you with your heart of giving and compassion.
The heaven is having you now
Rest in peace kindhearted Mostert

Dear Ena and family, Another "long time" friend passed away. So many memories! Dick was always concerned about others and shared his faith openly. May the Lord comfort you. Love Sari.


Lieve familie,

Van hieruit een condoleance aan jullie allemaal. Vooral zijn mijn gedachte bij Letty en John en Marieke en Erik die geen afscheid kunnen nemen van hun vader.
Voor mij is het oom Dick,die mij vanaf mijn geboorte tot zijn vertrek naar Canada, een aangename 4 jaar heeft bezorgt en ik miste hem echt toen hij zijn geluk vond in Canada.
We hebben hem samen met tante Ina ,soms alleen of al fietsend met 1 van zijn kleinkinderen  regelmatig gezien.
Een rijk mens met een rijk leven,maar met moeilijke laatste jaren!
Hij zit in ons hart!


Grandpa was a strong pillar of faith for me growing up, a faith that I can only best describe as steadfast. 

One of the most awe-inspiring experiences for me as a kid was having him read from the children's bible after dinner when Hannah and I would come by the house after school before our GEMS program. 
Grandpa read with such authority and compassion all at the same time and I will never forget the way it made me feel to hear him speak those words of truth from the bible. 

I will forever be grateful to grandpa for his spiritual leadership. 

My uncle Dick visited Holland several times, and also my home with his grandson years ago. He was a very nice man, and a Mostert with good speech and social skills (not always common in the family!)
We had a long talk in our garden, and he could tell me very much about the history of the Mostert clan.

I will remember him as above, it will be a great loss for you.

I wish you strength and a good memory

Hans Mostert (eldest son of Rien Mostert)



Dear Ena and family; please accept our condolences with the passing of our dear friend, Dick. We treasure so many memories of Dick and our shared experiences,. We are richer for having known him as a friend and how he added colour and uniqueness  to our lives. We will never forget him, and know he is with our Lord and Saviour. May God lessen the pain of loss in all your lives, and may you rejoice that God gave Dick to you as husband, father and grandfather.
With loving thoughts and memories,
Henk and Liz Nienhuis, Victoria.

Dear Ena, Phil, Alida (Letty to me), Marica, Henry, spouses and families:

My deepest condolences to you. I have fond memories of your spouse, dad and grandpa. I remember "Mr. Mostert's" contagious smile and sense of humour. "Letty" and I were inseparable friends growing up and I always felt welcomed into their home as if I was part of the family. I remember being reunited with "Mr. & "Mrs. Mostert"  when I stayed at their place when Alida & John Tigchelaar got married. Dick always had a smile and laughter about him. 
My folks were also very good friends with him & Ena before they moved out to BC. They often talk about the good memories they had camping at Outlet beach and the "Mr. & "Mrs. Club".
Dick was a man of faith, very loving and kind. Ready to always give a helping hand. 
I would like to leave you with this passage:

"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God."
Hebrews 12: 1,2

Dick ran the good race.  He was a spouse, dad, grandpa, brother, uncle and friend that will be greatly missed. 

Much love,
Judy (Yntema) Slootweg



Our last visit with Dad for his birthday,  before we left for home.
November 18, 2019

Dear sister Ena, and all your family,
  As your brother I want to share my sentiments with you re Dick and his life with you all.  Other than brother Fred, we have known him the longest and have learned so  much to appreciate him.
   A very humble, loving, devoted husband, fond with and about his children, I so recall his personality.
   Dick was very modest, a deeply caring person for others, wanting to help wherever he could, very strong in his faith in and dependence on the Lord, knowing that after his dreadful accident he would be called Home, and eagerly anticipated that.  I am so glad that since the 1950's both Aja and I knew him that way as a dear brother-in-law.
   Now reality has come, and my heartfelt love to you and family,
Brother Henk 

Of the many memories I have of all the fun times we had at the Pinery, the one that really stands out has nothing to do with fun. It's the times Dick would drop in unexpectedly and have a coffee with us when my own husband Jack's health was beginning to fail. It was then that we felt the friendship deepest. And later, after Dick 's accident, praying together in the house on Twenty Road. They were precious times in my memory. We loved you, Dick.

Dear Henry & Nancy and all the Mostert family :
Our condolences with the loss of your father and grandfather. We hope all your happy memories of good times shared with him will be a comfort for you now. Wishing you all God's peace. Sincerely Reg & Maria Hammond

Just wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you and your whole family during this time of grief and transition.  Our prayers are with you, Ena, as you adapt to a new home and a life with out your husband. It has been our privilege to count you as family.  May the Peace of Christ surround you and may the knowledge of a heavenly reunion grant you comfort. Blessings. 


Never a moment spent when I didn't feel loved or appreciated or in a position of learning you always made every moment even doing the simplest things in just your way extra special and I truly will always cherish those moments and memories.
Bike rides at a moment's notice, woodworking and learning how to use all your tools and crafts that you would share in your garage, hour long leg rides around your house to music, and just sharing great healthy  meals and snacks together. Directly you were my sister Cheryl's grandfather but I never felt any different and in fact closer to you than alot of my direct family.
I was always encouraged to follow any path whether it be religious,educational, or personal activities but it was definitely my Mostert grandparents that actually helped and pushed those abilities to happen by taking me to church any Sunday I wanted or taking or just being there for me at most of anything I chose to include myself in or pursue and giving me more opportunities. I'll never forget camping trips playing with blocks or the fact you were always supporting and open to anything 
A true man of God and support to his family extended and close.
With greatest memories and love Eric Thornton,Krystal Lacelle, Eyla Thornton 

My deepest condolences to all of the family, especially Ena. If you could choose a Father, it would be Dick. A shining example of what Christianity should be, and I say that humbly. Dick always had a smile, a kind word, a story of redemption, a way to over come. I never told him I loved him, but I surely did. He gave me faith to trust in men, and to keep my heart open. Dick and Ena were my foundation, and I hope they knew, and know, how much they mean to me and my family. We will miss you. Thank you for gracing our lives. Much love. Karen and Dan, Eric, Krystal, and Eyla.  

Our heartfelt condolences to you Ena and to the family.  We will miss Dick's infectious smile and words of wisdom.  May God surround you with His comfort and love.  John and Jantina DeVries



Dear Ena, Henry & Nancy and families,
We grieve with you in the loss of a dearly loved husband, father and grandfather and rejoice with you that your loved one is in paradise with his heavenly father.
We were blessed through Dick and his Christ-like life. Dick was very interesting to talk with and had a great sense of humour and his love of God was evident.
Praying for God's comfort and strength for you all.
Shalom, Harvey & Doreen, Sember, Caleb

Mostert Family

While spending countless amounts of time with Henry, Nancy and family,  it is very easy to say how much the kids loved their Grandfather!  I would watch Mr. Mostert pull into the driveway and the kids run to the door with excitement! I will always always always remember his smile as soon as he noticed the kids waiting at the door for him! Rest In Peace Mr. Mostert. 

Leanne Stokoe (Bonney) 

My condolences to Ena and family. Dick was a wonderful neighbour when you lived around the corner. He often gave a helping hand. I would often see him hard at work fixing the old sled and working on the motor home you went on a long trip in. He found ingenious ways of fixing things.  Dick also chatted with my son Alan who wasn't sure about God. I am so glad to have known him.

To Ena, Henry, Nancy, and families:

Deeply saddened to hear of Dick's passing. I have valued the relationship I've had with you both.  I thank the Lord for his wisdom and witness to our Lord.  Alannah remembers and cherishes his kindness when she was  young  and he fixed her bike when you lived on  Ambassador Drive.  I 've always had a deep love and respect for you both!!
My God give you peace and strength, Love and prayers, Mary and Alannah Flowersmith

They shall soar like eagles!   Isaiah 40 - one of my favourites!  Ena and entire family, I am so sorry for your loss!  He was a wonderful man - always a cheerful smile even when he was suffering.   Now he is with HIS Lord!   
I sat with you at a senior dinner a few years ago and was humoured by a picture (wish I could find it) I took of Dick and Bill Prinzen!   They were just enjoying each others’ company .   
I will keep you and yours in prayer!  
With love, 
Joanne Joosse


To Aunt Ena and the whole Mostert family

Uncle Dick was my favourite uncle....

When I was very young, before my Mum and Dad migrated to Australia,  my parents were then very busy organising the families emigration.Uncle Dick took me under his wing,  introducing me to attend the church’s junior youth club (even when I was a year too young ). He took me on rides on his push bike to visit historic places in Rotterdam.
He was still living at home in the Ribeslaan at that time .
Anneke and I have over the years experienced his wonderful insights and Ena and his hospitality on our and my visits to Canada. He had an acute sense of Mostert family history and its implications, but delivered with special joy and  humour.

Very deep Condolences from Philip and Anneke Mostert


Ena and family, 
Words cannot fully express our emotions as Dick,  your husband, your father, grandfather and great-grandfather has passed onto glory to his eternal home.  His life was an incredible testimony to faith in God and a genuine love and concern for all he came to know.  He was one of the best elders I ever knew and I counted it pure joy when I was able to visit him as a pastoral elder as well.  What determination he showed to try to recover from his biking accident and yet he always wanted to do more and be more because of His high commitment to live out God's calling in life.  We pray for you and a deep sense of God's presence with His huge arms of love surrounding you with comfort and strength.  
From all of us in the Mutoigo family,
Ida and James, Violet, Bryant and Angela

A man who always smiled.  A man who knew the Lord deeply.  So thankful that  he is in his Father’s arms.  Peter and Cindy

I remember Dick as someone who was wise, loving and very thoughtful. He seemed to always have a smile inside no matter what was going on.  

Our condolences to the Mostert  and extended family. Dick was a caring, thoughtful, and faithful man. He always had time to listen to you. He will be missed!

So sorry to hear of your loss. 
Fathers hold such a special place in our lives

Our deepest condolences go out to the whole Mostert family with your loss.  Dick was a cheerful presence for all the years that we  knew him. He was kind and interested in a story.  One of my memories of him when he was an elder, was his visit to the catechism class I was teaching.   He stayed the whole time and when my students left he said  “ I would have loved to be your student and these young people are lucky to have you.”  

Few minutes before I sent this message, Ian called me and told me the news and he said mom it's so sad, I still remember him very well, His caring and hard work and all the love that he invested in us. And I responded to him saying that it's TRUE that we are living his legacy especially this year as I have been selected to serve as an elder at our church, caring for new refugees. I share this to comfort you all and thanking Jesus who have received him in his eternal peace and where he does not suffer anymore. Please receive our condolences and know that you are in our prayers. We love you so much 

Florence, Casey and family

OBITUARY

Dick "Dirk" Mostert

November 16, 1932 – April 13, 2020

Cresmount Funeral Home - Fennell Chapel

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