BOSMA, Menno Joseph
Passed away peacefully after a brief illness on February 11, 2017 in Kelowna, BC at the age of 72 with his immediate family at his bedside. Survived by his loving wife Rika Bosma, son Arthur (Susanne) Bosma; his two grandchildren Emma and Mitchell Bosma; as well as his many siblings: Fien, Han (†) and Jaap (†), Wiepie and Theo, Marja (†) and Giel (†), Annie, Catharina (†) and Steffen (†), Dirk and Bettie, Agaath (†) and Ferry, Joke (†) and Ben, Coby and Rob, Irene and Frank (†), Jacob and Ymkje, Nel and Jan (†) as well as many nieces and nephews. Menno was pre-deceased by his father Minne and mother Ymkje.
Menno was born July 12, 1944 in Bolsward, the Netherlands. He was for many years involved in the Motel industry. Menno loved the outdoors and always had a sense of humor about life. Menno will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, February 20, 2017 at 11:00 am at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 1077 Fuller Avenue, Kelowna BC. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the BC Cancer Foundation http://bccancerfoundation.com/ or the Central Okanagan Hospice House http://www.hospicecoha.org/. May he rest in peace.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.