TONY CROOYMANS

1934 - 2011

Anthony Joseph Crooymans, beloved husband of Alda Crooymans, passed away in Bow Island on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at the age of 76 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 1113 - 1 Street East, Bow Island, on Friday, January 28, 2011 at 7:30 P.M.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 1113 - 1 Street East, Bow Island, on Saturday, January 29, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Fred Monk Celebrant. A private family burial will follow at the Bow Island Cemetery.
Tony is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Alda; daughter Marylene (Philip) Van Steekelenburg of Millicent and their children Emma and Aaron; sons John (Shawna) Crooymans of Bow Island and their children Sarah, Annaliese and Anthony; Joseph (Margriet) Crooymans of Bow Island and their children Brennan, Caytlin, Morgan and Nathan; Andrew (Caroline) Crooymans of Bow Island and their children Andrea, Jessica, Mattias and Kyle. He is also survived by one brother and three sisters, several brother and sisters-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews.
Tony was predeceased by his parents, two brothers and an infant sister.
Tony was born on March 19, 1934 in Gemert, Holland to Josephus and Helena Crooijmans. Tony immigrated to Canada in 1956 to follow his girlfriend and to pursue his dream of starting his own farm. Tony and Alda were married on June 22, 1957 in Lethbridge. Together they worked for Bill and Helen Kizema in Warner until their move to Bow Island in the fall of 1960. There they rented land until they purchased their own land in 1964. Tony enjoyed farming and worked hard to make it prosperous. Tony and Alda were blessed with four children, who all farm. His sons continue to operate the family farm. Tony received numerous awards for seed excellence but he was always the proudest of the crops that were grown in the field. He never worried about things and he always told his family not to worry. After retiring, Tony and Alda moved to a new home, were Tony spent much of his time landscaping their new yard. Tony and Alda traveled and spent all their time together. Tony enjoyed visiting with family and friends as well as dancing. He was always fond of children, most especially his grandchildren. He always carried candy in his pockets to give to them. He loved to spend time with his family.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Tony’s name may be made directly to the Bow Island Health Centre, Bag 3990, Bow Island, Alberta T0K 0G0 or to Mission Mexico, in care of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Box 56 Bow Island, Alberta T0K 0G0.