Hendrik "Hank" Winters
March 30th, 2015
Winters, Hendrick (Hank)
Hendrick (Hank) Winters of Birch Bay, AB passed away peacefully at Lacombe Long Term Care on Monday, March 30, 2015 at the age of 80 years. Hank was born in Holland and came to Canada in 1953 to Wayburn, SK. A year, later moved to Redcliff, AB. Hank and Kay were married in 1963 and moved to Calgary, then later in 1987, moved to Birch Bay Gull Lake. Hank is lovingly remembered by his two sons, Rob (Katherine) Winters, Doug Winters; 5 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; sisters, Klaas Sandbergen, Yopie (Ted) Kohlmetz, and Ann (Casey) Boutkan; brother, Henry (Pat) Winters; brother-in-law, Florus Bouman; sister-in-law, Pauline Winters and numerous nieces & nephews. Hank is predeceased by his wife, Kathleen in 2009; sisters, Heilt (Jan) Regelink, Margaret Bouman; brother, Egbert Winters; and brother in law, William Sandbergen. Cremation has taken place.
As per Hank's wishes, no formal service will take place but a Celebration of Hanks Life will be at Rob & Katherine’s home in Birch Bay on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will take place at a later date in Medicine Hat.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Hank's memory may be made to: Dogs with Wings, 11343 – 174 Street NW, Edmonton, AB, T5S 0B7, a cause that was close to his heart.
Messages:
We at Dogs with Wings wish to extend our condolences to the family and friends of Hank Winters for your loss.
Rob, Katherine, Doug and family: Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Dad and Grandpa. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
It has been our privilege to have had known Hank. He was such a character. Such a great sense of humor. Vern enjoyed bowling with Hank, even got silver once. Hank always called Vern "the old geezer". Vern called Hank, ' Ebenezer '. We are truly sorry for your loss. Hank will surely be missed by many. With our deepest sympathy, Vern and Val Browne.
we always thought of Hank as the unofficial mayor of birch bay. we will miss our chats with him and teddy. birch bay will be quite dull without his presence.
Hank will be missed by all that came into his life, and we will all enjoy the memories. Ivan and Tracey
Rob, Doug, & All: The depth of your sorrow, though not our own is one that we have also known... and in this knowing, we hold you near with thoughts of comfort, concern and caring. Your Dad was a great guy, be glad he is no longer hurting and enjoy your wonderful family memories. Our deepest sympathy, Myrna Woolley & Family
Our Love and Prayers to the Family and Friends of Hank and Kay. After over 20 years of absence from our little family cottage directly across the road from Hank and Kay's beautifull log cabin, Hank came to my mind today. A craftsman, a mentor and always willing to help and teach me about Birch Bay life, I enjoyed tea and pleasant conversation with Hank and Kay as I would often stay or winter at our little cottage across the road from Hank and Kay. Hank offered support and friendship to me as I was going through a difficult time of my life. What Angels they were to me, and made my trip to Birch Bay very enjoyable from month to month .as I looked for escape from Calgary Such a selfless and caring couple I will miss them and keept their memories forever. Prayers and thoughts are with their kids and families.Indeed, Hank and Kay had a full and fullfilling life.I'm blessed to have known them. Frank Waldron