Obituary of Bouwchiene Tamminga
Tamminga - Bouwchiene (nee Nijburg) July 6, 1927 February 24, 2018
We receive our comfort from the words of Lord’s Day 1, Heidleberg Catechism.That I am not my own but belong with body and soul, both in life and death to my faithful Saviour Jesus Christ.
The Lord in His infinite wisdom took unto Himself, His servant Bouwchiene Tamminga of Strathroy in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Gerrit Tamminga (2008) and dear mother of Talo and Tina Tamminga, Ann and John Jongbloed, Mary and Rick Lenting, Janet and Rob Vanderveen, Grace and Jakob Lenting, George and Rolean Tamminga, William and Phyllis Tamminga, Fred and Jeanette Tamminga, Benita and Peter Boerema, Trudy and Dan Dickieson, Adrian and Michelle Tamminga, Geraldine and Bert Vanluik, Lucy Tamminga and Eric Vincent. She was predeceased by daughter in law Dina Tamminga and two great granddaughters. She was also dearly loved by 53 grandchildren and 88 great-grandchildren. She will be remembered by her sisters in Holland, Aukine and Gaaije Venhuizen, Frouke Antuma, and Lucy and Ben Renkema. She was predeceased by her sister and brothers in law, Jantje and Jan deHaan, Thomas Hoeksma and Jan Antuma. She is also survived by brothers and sisters in law Alie Tamminga, Reina Tamminga, Gine Groenwold, Diny Doornbos, Harm and Heny Tamminga in Holland and Trudy Bouwman, Burlington, Talo and Jik Tamminga, Chatham and predeceased by 16 brothers and sisters in law. Visitation will be held in Providence United Reformed Church, 447 Second Street, Strathroy on Monday, February 26 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will also be held there on Tuesday, February 27 at 11 a.m. with Rev. J. Poort officiating. Interment to follow in Strathroy Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to Covenant Christian School would be appreciated by the family. Online donations and condolences may be left at www.denning.ca .DENNING’S of Strathroy have been entrusted with arrangements. (519-245-1023)
