Maynard Tjoelker, age 84, entered into rest on Jan. 1, 2019, in Lynden.
Maynard was born on Jan. 16, 1934, in Lynden to William and Ruby (Haveman) Tjoelker. He attended and graduated from Lynden High School in 1952. On July 29, 1953, in Lynden, Maynard married the love of his life, Gertrude Vermeulen.
Maynard worked his entire career in the auto industry and auto sales prior to his retirement. He will be remembered most for his loving and caring personality. Maynard was a very outgoing and strong individual who loved music and to sing. He was a strong believer in Jesus Christ with a strong faith and active in his church.
He is survived by his wife, Gertrude; daughters Kathie Eshuis and Kelli Parsons, of Lynden; grandchildren Jennifer (Jim) Hoekema, Jason Eshuis, Amy Worden, Dwight (Emily) Worden and Layton (Stephanie) Parsons; great-grandchildren Jennessa and Jami Hoekema, Tristan and Riane Eshuis, Laci Worden, and Peyton, Kylie and Levi Parsons.
Maynard was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Robert Parsons.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, in Faith Community Church, 586 Birch Bay-Lynden Rd., Lynden.
Memorial contributions may be made in Maynard’s name to the Alzheimers Society of Washington, Suite A1, 1301 Fraser St., Bellingham, WA 98229.
Please sign the Book of Memories, light a candle and leave your condolences for the family at www.JernsFH.com.
