Our Heavenly Father took unto Himself, our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother on Thursday, October 8, 2009 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Willem Gosse "Bill" Sikkema. Loving mother of Diane Vanderdeen (Eppe), Grace Vanderdeen (Bill), Annemarie Bartels (Bill), Rick Sikkema, Pieter Sikkema (Ali), Linda Roza (Abe), and Chris Sikkema (Jackie). Cherished grandma of 19 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. Sadly missed by her sister-in-law Janny Wieringa of the Netherlands. Visitation will be held at EBENEZER CANADIAN REFORMED CHURCH, 607 Dynes Road, on Monday, October 12, 2009 from 2-4 p.m. where the Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 11 a.m. The Rev. Dr. G. Nederveeen officiating. Interment following at Greenwood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations made to the John Calvin Christian School, 607 Dynes Road, Burlington, Ontario L7N 2V4 or Guido de Bres High School, 420 Crerar Drive, Hamilton, Ontario, L9A 5K3, would be greatly appreciated by the family.

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