Jerry Buruma

Died: January 3, 2013 | Place: Victoria Hospital

Obituary

BURUMA, Jerry….

Surrounded by his family at Victoria Hospital, London on Thursday January 3rd, 2013 in his 70th year, Jerry passed on peacefully to glory. Beloved husband of Minnie (Postma) Buruma for 45 years. Loving father of Kim Zwart (Ben), Jodi Hendriksen (Mike) and Tyler Buruma (Krista). Proud Pake “grandfather” of Jonathan, Alex, Ethan, Austin, Ryan and Noah. Brother of Agnes Kaptein, Jake Buruma (Ann), Sandra Maaskant (John), Mieke Thompson (Doug). He is predeceased by brothers John and Frank. He will be sadly missed by Minnie’s siblings and their spouses. Visitation will be held at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Sunday, January 6, 2013 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. A Memorial service will be conducted at the Talbot Street Church, 531 Talbot Street, London, on Monday, January 7, 2013 at 1:00 pm, with Pastor Jerry Hoytema officiating. There will be a private family interment prior to the memorial service in Woodland Cemetery, London. The family would like to express their gratitude for the care and compassion provided by the wonderful doctors and nurses at the Victoria Hospital Critical Care Trauma Centre. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

14s Comments

  1. Kim Smith January 4, 2013 at 3:31 pm

    Dear Kim and family,
    We were very saddened to hear about the passing of your father. We can only imagine how difficult this time is for you and your family. Please know that we are thinking of you. We wish you peace and the understanding that he is in a much better place.
    With sincere condolences, Kim, Steve, Ty & Karyn Smith

  2. Crystal Slagman-Anjema January 5, 2013 at 5:07 am

    Dear Minnie, Kim, Jodi, and Tyler, spouses and grandchildren,
    We would like to express our deep condolences on the passing of Jerry. I’ll always remember him as a kind man, a man with a nod, and few words. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers in this difficult time. Love from Crystal, Jan, Ilianna and Benjamin in Fryslan.

  3. Al & Carol Luna January 5, 2013 at 8:26 am

    Dearest Minnie & Family
    Our condolences to you & your family, Jerry will be sadly missed by all of us he was a very good person and a good friend of everyone he is in our thoughs and prayers

  4. Greg & Vicki Walters January 5, 2013 at 9:55 am

    Aunt Minnie & Family,
    Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
    Our sincere condolences,

    Love Greg, Vicki, Ryan & Brooke Walters

  5. John & Carolyn Zwart and family January 5, 2013 at 10:11 am

    Dear Minnie, Kim & Ben, Jodi & Mike, Tyler & Krista, and boys. So sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. He will be missed. He deeply loved his family and especially his grandsons. The memories of the adventures at the camping trailer near the river will always live on. Keeping you in our thoughts & prayers. May you trust Him to be your help and hope in the coming days. Our love, John & Carolyn, Nick, Ben, Josh & Chantelle

  6. Carolyn January 5, 2013 at 10:28 am

    Sending hugs to all of you. I hope as time passes that all the memories you have start to bring you smiles instead of tears. I have several memories of Jerry that make me smile (“Minnie, why do you give them all the same hair, I can’t tell which ones to throw out of our house”) so I know you must have a million of them. It isn’t goodbye, just see you later, but I know that doesn’t make it hurt any less.

    Love from Carolyn (and Craig and Faith too)

  7. Wanda Frampton January 5, 2013 at 2:23 pm

    Oh Minnie, I am so sorry, to Hear of Jerry’s Passing. Please except my prayers and Condolences, to you and your Family.
    I can go Back to the Mary K days,and hear his voice on the phone calling you to see what time to pick you up.
    Take care of yourself.
    My Thoughts are with you Wanda & Red

  8. Ed & Mary De Boer & Family January 5, 2013 at 2:37 pm

    Dear Minnie, Kim & Ben, Jodi & Mike, Tyler & Krista and boys:
    We are so very sorry for the sudden and unexpected loss of your husband, father and grandfather. We are sorry we cannot be there to support you n person but know that you are in our thoughts and prayers now and in the coming weeks and months. May God surround you with His love and grace.
    Love Ed, Mary, Ryan, Evan & Jelena

  9. Jake de Boer January 5, 2013 at 3:20 pm

    Although we have not been in touch for some time.We go back a long time and many memories.
    To me he was always Geert and now that I see his picture it sure makes me sad.
    Until we meet again my friend.

    Jake

  10. Ken & Betsy Brakel January 6, 2013 at 11:42 am

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time for all of you.

  11. aagje van der Wagen January 6, 2013 at 12:52 pm

    Ik leef met jullie mee.
    Veel sterkte in de komende tijd en dat jullie Gods troost mogen ervaren.
    Hartelijke groet van Aagje
    [jan zij n vrouw]

  12. Anonymous January 6, 2013 at 3:15 pm

    jerry was a generous man who was always ready to help you if needed, i know that he is now in GODS hands and in a better place we also want to comfort the family and let them know that we also are sharing your grief. jake& ann vanderleeuw.The LORD be with you.

  13. Terry and Lynda Martin January 6, 2013 at 3:23 pm

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you Minnie and your family at this time.
    Lynda, Terry, Tim and Kimberley Martin

  14. Ross and Joyce Carter January 7, 2013 at 6:10 am

    Dear Minnie, Kim, Jodi and Tyler;

    Joyce and I were so saddened by the unexpected passing of your lifelong partner, friend, Father, and Grandfather.
    As Christians, is this not our ultimate goal, to be absent from the body and present with our Lord?
    We all are assured that Jerry has gone to his long home in glory. Certainly hurt and pain will be felt by all but this too will pass as we are comforted by the fact that he did not suffer like many do and is now with our Saviour. Ecclesiastes: 12: 6 & 7
    Jerry was my/our friend for more than fifty years and will be sorely missed, yet we are comforted that through his love of God he is in a better place, the same place that we all strive for.
    2 Corinthians 5: 6 – 8
    He will always be remembered and missed by those of us who are left behind yet we too, will one day be reunited with him when our turn comes.
    Our love to you and yours for all time, we are here for you if you need us.
    Love
    Ross and Joyce Carter

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