Obituary of Baltus Pippel

Peacefully, the Lord took Baltus Pippel home to be with him, in his 83rd year on Wednesday April 5, 2006. Beloved husband of Engelina (DeWeerd), for over 56 years. Loving father of Connie (the late John, 2006) Heinhuis, John (Darlene) Pippel, Gil (Susan) Pippel, Anne (Bill) Veeneman, Mary (Brian) Kok, Herb (Joanne) Pippel and Marg (Stan) Speerstra. Cherished & loving grandfather of 25 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Marie (Jan) Bambacht and Marius (Jantje) Pippel. Also survived by 2 sisters-in-law in Holland. Predeceased by 5 brothers and 2 sisters. Friends will be received at the Bethel Christian Reformed Church, 716 Classic Drive, on Friday from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Funeral service will be conducted in the church on Saturday April 8, 2006, at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Eric Groot-Nibblelink officiating. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Donations to the C.R.W.R.C., World Hunger, would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences can be expressed at www.evansfh.ca ; Evans Funeral Home, 451-9350, entrusted with arrangements. "Baltus was a child of the Lord and we draw strength from this." His favorite bible reading was Psalm 42 Services: