Obituary of Ralph Tamming

Safe in the arms of Jesus, Ralph (Roelof) Tamming, born November 8, 1930, went to be with his Lord and Saviour, on December 12, 2018, “It is well with my soul”, surrounded by his loving wife and family. Beloved husband of Tina (Trijn Tamming Snoeyer). Loving father of Gaye and Case Nauta, Alice and Tony Dupuis, John and Manon Tamming, Joanne and Tony Jenkins, and Linda Rice and Stephen Lehman. Cherished Grandfather of Michael (Jennifer), Nathan (Elizabeth), Jonathan (Shannon) Casey (Brandon), Kevin (Heather), Richard (Margaret), Jessica, Melissa (Theo), Anthony, Joel (Tara), Laura (Christopher), Adam (Jessica), Nicole and Taylor (Catriona). Precious and “funny” Opa to Tyler (Kaitlynn), Flynn, Ella, Jude, Liam, Myles, Nolan, Clara, Mason, Ethan, Eric, Jordan, Brayden, Finley, and Ryder. Beloved brother of Martin (Nellie), Johan (Hilda), Jim (Barb), George, and sister-in -law Martha. Predeceased by his brother John, sister-in-law Froukje, brother Albert, and great-grandson Braden. Friends will be received at Denning’s Funeral Home, 32 Metcalfe Street West, Strathroy, Ontario on Sunday, December 16th, 2018 from 1-3 pm. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday December 17th, 2018 at 1:00 pm at East Christian Reformed Church, 476 Metcalfe Street E., Strathroy. A Private Family interment has been held. Heartfelt thanks to Dad’s caregiver Emma Dales who took care of his every need, all PSW workers, Dr. Kevin Fung, ENT at LHSC, and the loving staff at Innisfree Hospice in Kitchener. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated by the family to Lisaard & Innisfree Hospice or to the ENT Cancer Unit, LHSC, London