In Memorian

HENDRIK WILLEM CHRISTIAAN HELLEMAN
Born: The Hague, Netherlands, February 24, 1920
Died: Ottawa, ON, Canada, February 25, 2007

On Sunday, February 25, 2007, the Lord called home His faithful servant, husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Henk, leaving behind his loving wife of 63 years, Tess, and his beloved children, Adrian (Wendy), Folkert (Ellen), Hank (Caroline), Hans (Henni), Mary Breimer (Theo), Eveline De Vries (Albert). He is also remembered lovingly by his 17 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. A service to celebrate his life was held on Thursday, March 1, 2007 at Calvin Christian Reformed Church, Ottawa, ON. Donations may be made to Christian Studies International, 13607-109 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5M 2G8, Canada.


I am so thankful that Judah and I were able to visit with my grandparents at the end of November. I will miss my grandpa but I rejoicing in knowing that he is now with the Lord. The funeral truly was a celebration of his life and a joyous reflection of how he honoured God even in his dying.