Obituary of BARTELDS – Gerrit Jan

September 6, 1928 – May 30, 2011 We are sad to announce the passing of George Bartelds on Monday, May 30, 2011. George was born in Kampen, Holland and immigrated to Canada in 1956. He had a zest for travelling and a passion for his family. George will be mourned by friends and relatives in both Holland and Canada. He is survived by his wife Wilhelmina ‘Willie’ Bartelds; daughter Ann Schaan (Kerry); son John Bartelds (Dawn); and grandchildren, Samantha, Marcus, Cassie, Neil, Dale, and Zeb. He is also survived by his sister Annie (Piet) Woning and brother Willem (Marry) Bartelds. He was predeceased by his sister Marie Leemburg. A private family service will be held. You may forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Chinook Hospice, 1261 Glenmore Trail S.W., Calgary AB T2V 4Y8, Telephone: (403 258-0040. George’s family would like to extend their thanks to the staff of the Chinook Hospice and Foothills Hospital for their loving care and compassion. In living memory of George Bartelds, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park/ Big Hill Springs Park Cochrane by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot Chapel, 82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W. Telephone: (403) 241-0044.