Lewis Thomas Vandermeulen, 1906 -2003

Lewis Thomas Vandermeulen of Barrhead, Alta. passed away peacefully on Dec. 5 at the age of 97 years.

Lewis is survived by his family: John (Gail) Vandermeulen of Enfield, N.S.; Hendrika (John) Mast of Barrhead; Agatha (Willis) Toma of Hairy Hill, Alta.; and Dan (Noela) Vandermeulen of High Prairie; 22 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; one sister, Sjoakje Beerda of Athens, Ont; as well as many nephews and nieces.

He was predeceased by: his wife, Frances, and one granddaughter, Heidi Toma.

The funeral was held on Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. from the Canadian Reformed Church in Barrhard with Rev. Bert Tiggelaar officiating. Interment followed in Glenreaugh Cemetery.

If friends desire, donations in Lewis's memory may be made to STARS, Edmonton Base, Building 16, 29 Airport Road, Edmonton, T5G 9Z9.