Obituary of Jan Oegema

Jan passed away peacefully with family by his side at the age of 93 years.

Predeceased by the love of his life, Thea Teertstra (2013), Daughter, Sandra Clark (2023) and granddaughter Veronica (1984).  Loving father of Dianne (Bert), Jack (Janet), and Jeff (Debbie).

Pake to Noel (Megan), Shannon (Dennis), Michelle, Danielle (Dave), Jessica, Jackie (Cody), Sadie, William, Thea (Dave), Keilah (Nathan), Caitlyn (Jayden), Nathaniel, and Carissa. Great Pake to 18. Great Great Pake to 4.

Survived by Sister Baukje Vanlingen (Kingston), and brother Bart (Netherlands). Predeceased by Sister Jeltje Gros-Oegema (2010) and Brother Jacob (1994).

Jan immigrated to Canada in 1950.  He believed in hard work and found he preferred to be his own boss. He was a self taught carver and upon initial retirement he decided to spend more time perfecting his techniques and began teaching classes till he moved into Bowmanville Creek Retirement Home. 

Jan believed in hard work, generosity of time and resources and he loved large. Jan had a big heart. He would share his time or talents with anyone. The whole world was dad's friend.

Dad had many passions over his life, but family and friends always were always #1.

We would like to give a special thanks to Dr Lottering, the nurses and support staff at Bowmanville Creek for the amazing care they gave dad. They gave us the strength we needed to support him.

Arrangements entrusted to NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME 53 Division Street Bowmanville.