Georgia Nieuwendorp, age 86, of Lynden, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018 from Alzheimer ’s disease.
Georgia was born June 6, 1932, in Van Buren, Missouri, to parents Henry and Bessie (Neer) Buchanan. She graduated from Lynden High School. Georgia married Lowell Nieuwendorp and they had three sons. Together they loved fishing in Alaska, that is, until Georgia started outfishing Lowell. It made for interesting stories. She enjoyed being a homemaker, knitting and crocheting, and raising poodles.
She is survived by her sons Dennis (Linda), Steve (Teri) and Mark (Mechele); and numerous other relatives.
Georgia was preceded in death by husband Lowell in 1999 and brother Mike Buchanan.
You are invited for visitation to Gillies Funeral Home from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22, followed by a 2 p.m. family graveside service in Greenacres Memorial Park, Ferndale.
Arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
