Obituary of DENNIS ZYLSTRA

In Loving Memory DENNIS ZYLSTRA December 3, 1928 - February 13, 2014 Dennis Zylstra, a resident of Mindemoya and formerly of Kagawong, went to be with his Lord on Thursday at his home. He was born in Hoogeveen, The Netherlands, son of the late Bouwe and Diena (Post) Zylstra. Dennis was educated in Holland, where he earned a degree in business, and worked in a bank until the outbreak of World War 11.Dennis was very proud of the citation he received from the Dutch Ambassador for his family's involvement in the resistance movement. After the war, Dennis served in the Dutch army, eventually immigrating to Canada with his family. In 1987, Dennis and his wife Ann moved from their dairy farm in Hickson to Kagawong, where they bought the Roy Newburn farm and continued farming until retirement. Dennis had a number of hobbies, including pottery, singing with the Island Singers and in particular fishing. Days when no one else would venture out, Dennis would be ice fishing. He was very active in his community, helping whenever he could. Dennis canvassed for the Cancer Society and the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Dennis was a dedicated member of the Mindemoya Missionary Church. Kind and generous man, Dennis was not only a gentle man but also a "gentleman". Dennis is survived by his beloved wife Ann (Marissen) Zylstra. Loving and loved father of Diane and Tim Eaton of Paisley, Henry Zylstra of Wiarton, Holly and Dale Scott of Mindemoya, Dennis and Lorraine Zylstra of Dutton and Joanne Caldecott of Walkerton. Proud grandfather of 13 granddaughters and 5 grandsons and 7 great grandchildren. Also survived by sisters Tina and Diena and brothers Walter, Murray and Gerrit. Predeceased by sisters Jantze, Truuis, Pauline and Geertje and brothers Bouwe and John. Friends may call at the Mindemoya Missionary Church on Monday from 10 - 11 a.m. The funeral service will be conducted at the church on Monday at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Ray Kloetstra officiating. Spring interment in Kagawong Cedars Cemetery. If so desired, donations to Gideon Bibles would be appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.culginfuneralhome.ca Culgin Funeral Home - Gore Bay 705-282-2270