Jake Stap
Jacob Stap “Jake,” age 91, was born in the family farm house on Nov. 11, 1930, and died May 1, 2022 on the Double Ditch Road home where he spent his childhood years, farmed the land, and enjoyed retirement.
He attended Ebenezer Christian School and graduated from Lynden High School.
Jake married Jeannette Visser on May 18, 1951.
He enjoyed John Deere tractors and his daily two-mile walk.
Jake is remembered for his faith in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. He set a Godly example for all his family.
Jake was a charter member of Third Christian Reformed Church as well as Lynden United Reformed Church where he served as both an elder and deacon.
He also served as a board member at Ebenezer Christian School, served on the Delta Water Association, and was a member of Breakfast Kiwanis.
Jake loved spending time in the great outdoors with fishing trips, skiing in his younger years, four wheeling, hiking, climbing Mount Baker twice, and working with them on the farm.
Jake and Jeannette camped for 40 years, beginning with a tent and ended up with a fifth wheeler. Jake was even-tempered and strong in integrity.
Jake is survived by his loving wife Jeannette of 70-plus years, children Karen and Ron Hendricks, Larry and Debbie Stap, Ken and Sherri Stap, Kermit and Trish Stap, and Monte and Tammie Stap; 19 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. He will be greatly missed by siblings Catherine Broersma, Joan Stuit (Ray), Vonnie Zoerink (Marshall), Lorraine Katte (Dick), Marjorie Robertson, and Elton Visser.
Jake was preceded in death by his parents, John and Alice Stap, sister Adeline Stap, and grandson Mark Stap.
Jake is also preceded by parents-in-law Jelte and Jennie Visser, and in-laws Lloyd Broersma, Andrew and Gert Visser, Lambert and Freda Visser, Ralph and Cora Visser, William and Edith Visser, Hilbert and Wilma Visser, Wallace Visser, and Mel Robertson.
Memorials may be made to Ebenezer Christian School, 9390 Guide Meridian Road, Lynden, WA 98264
Visitation will be Thursday evening, May 5, 2022, from 5-7 p.m. at Gillies Funeral Home. Everyone is invited to the graveside service at 10:15 a.m. on Friday, May 6 at Monumenta Cemetery followed by an 11 a.m. memorial service at United Reformed Church, 8650 Benson Road, Lynden.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
