Willem Kamphorst

January 8, 1936 - September 18, 2012

Peacefully passed away after a sudden illness at Juravinski Hospital on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 in his 77th year. Beloved husband of the late Dr. Elizabeth Joan Latimer. He will be sadly missed by his daughter, Judy and Jim Freas, grandsons James and Todd Freas, daughter Michelle Harp, grandchildren Kira, Kirk and Brent Harp, and his great-grandchildren Deandra, Kerensa and Noah. He is survived by his sisters Nolly Berends of Brampton, Gerda Loggen and Janneke Netcherbos both of Holland. Cherished brother-in-law of Marilyn and Robert, Barbara, and Douglas and Dorothy. Dear uncle of Andrea and Tyler, and Spencer and David, and great-uncle of Malak and Peyton. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Wim enjoyed travelling the world with his late wife Dr. Latimer and enjoyed his hobbies of sailing and golfing with friends. He worked as a structural engineer throughout his working life. Friends may call at the MARLATT FUNERAL HOME, 615 Main St. East (east of Sanford), Hamilton, Thursday, September 20 from 7-9 p.m. and Friday, September 21 from 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held in the Marlatt Memorial Chapel on Monday, September 24, 2012 at 11 a.m., with reception to follow. Cremation to take place at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Palliative Care Trust Fund-Hamilton Health Sciences-General Hospital Site. The family thanks the nurses and doctors on Ward C4 and his clinic doctor Dr. P. Wasi for their support and compassion toward Wim and his family.