BORN

1936

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Oshawa Funeral Home

847 King Street West

Oshawa, Ontario

Jenny Hoogsteen Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 24, 2017.

HOOGSTEEN, Jenny
Gone to be with her Lord
Peacefully surrounded by her family at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Saturday, April 22nd, 2017 in her 81st year. Beloved wife of Jim for 60 years. Loving mother of Jim and his wife Lisa, Joan Doorenspleet and her husband Andy, Rick and his wife Christine, and Doug and his wife Nanette. She will be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren James, Craig, Adam, Rebecca, Jordan, Erin, Sarah, Ryan, Justin, Steven, Jenna, Andrew, Matthew, Daniel and Jonathon, and her 12 great grandchildren. Jenny will be fondly remembered by her extended family and many friends. Visitation will be held at the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Tuesday, April 25th from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. Celebration of Life will be held at ZION CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH (409 Adelaide Ave., E., Oshawa) on Wednesday, April 26th at 11:00 a.m. Private family interment at Thornton Cemetery. Memorial donations to Gate 3:16 would be appreciated.

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April 27, 2017

Fred and Bunny Wright

We were sorry to read of Jenny's passing. We have happy memories of our times on Grierson Street with the Hoogsteen family.

April 26, 2017

Piet & Frances Messchendorp

On behalf of the Rein Hoogsteen family we would like to pay our condolences to you Jim, your children, grand and great grand children. May the Lord comfort you now and in the time that lay before you.

April 25, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Wilma Van Harmelen

April 25, 2017

Mair and Denny Greaves

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. A hard battle fought...the journey is complete.
Mair and Denny Greaves LCV

April 25, 2017

We will remember Jenny for her smiles, kind words and always in a happy way. Jenny will be missed!

Marlene and Don Lee, Whitby, On

April 25, 2017

DIANA CURLE

I am sorry to hear the passing of your Oma James.
Diana Curle

April 25, 2017

John and Barb Strank

We are sorry for your loss, may your memories bring you peace.

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