Winnie Maarhuis

Winnie Maarhuis, age 95, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 3. 

Winnie was born to Meindert and Janet (Hofstede) Tjoelker on August 28, 1927 in Kollum, the Netherlands. She was the oldest of nine children.

In 1948, Winnie moved with her family to the United States settling in Lynden.

Here she met Bart Maarhuis at a birthday party and were married on April 24, 1950. 

Together, they had five children, Nettie (Denny) Bos, Ken (Jopie) Maarhuis, Peggy (Chuck) Berendsen, Jack (Kelly) Maarhuis (both deceased), and John (Laurie) Maarhuis; 13 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson. 

Winnie is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Bart; brothers Henry, John, George, and Bert; and sister Alice Hazenberg.

Winnie will be missed by her brother Bill Tjoelker, and sisters, Frieda Van Dyk, and Janie Martinson, sisters-in-law Marie Tjoelker, Ruth Tjoelker, Norma Maarhuis, and Ida Snip.

Memorial contributions may be made to Sumas Christian Reformed Church or Samaritan’s Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607

Graveside service was held at Monumenta Cemetery, on Monday, April 10, followed by the memorial service at Sumas Christian Reformed Church.

Memorial services were entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.