SADIE BOERSMA

1935 - 2011

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend, Sietske “Sadie” Boersma at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at the age of 75 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Sunday, January 30, 2011 between 3:00 P.M. and 4:00 P.M.
A private family burial service will be held at the Taber Memorial Garden prior to the funeral service.
The Funeral Service will be held at the First Christian Reformed Church, 3902 Heritage Drive, Taber on Monday, January 31, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Jim Zondervan officiating.
Sadie is survived by her daughter Annette (Jack) Kempe of Lethbridge and their children Stacey, Janine, Jason and Shawn; son Ralph (Kathy) Boersma of Taber and their children Clarrissa, Brandi and Andy; son Thys Boersma of Lethbridge and his children Crystal, Mitchell, Justin and Jamie; son Richard Boersma of Vernon, British Columbia and his children Merv, Denae and Darien as well as five great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers Melle (Dianne) Pool, Dirk (Barbara) Pool, Cornelius (Kathy) Pool; sisters Bonnie (Harry) Slomp, Shirley (George) Vink and Ann (John) Vossebelt; close brother-in-law Harry (Maaike) Boersma and sister-in-law Rita (Hans) Bant Land as well numerous other nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents Thys and Antje Pool; brothers Jim Pool, Frank Pool and John Pool; sister Jenny Coehoorn.
Known in Taber as the “Pie Lady”, Sadie was born to Thys and Antje Pool in Drachtstercompagnie, Friesland, Netherlands on October 22, 1935. She lived in Friesland until 1951, when she immigrated with her family to Canada. They settled in Nobleford and eventually she moved to Taber where she raised her own family. She had a wonderful sense of humor, loved discussing current events and politics, playing games, baking, having tea with friends and family, taking care of her dog and going to church. Sadie treasured spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her faith made her the wonderful, generous, caring person that everyone loved and although she will be dearly missed, we feel at rest knowing that she has gone to her father in heaven.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Sadie’s name may be made directly to the Christian Reformed World Relief Committee, 3475 Mainway, P.O. Box 5070, STN LCD1, Burlington, Ontario L7R 3Y8.