Tribute

“Teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom” Ps. 90:17  Folkert (Frank) Apperloo, Born Dec. 1, 1937 in Echten, the Netherlands and resided in Abbotsford, B.C. Son of the late Gerrit and Baukje Apperloo was called home by his Lord and Saviour on Wed. May 6, 2015 in his 77th year. Frank will be dearly missed by his family and his wife Gloria Casey. Predeceased by 8 brothers and sisters, and many in-laws. Survived by 3 sisters, Doetje VanDanselaar, Aukje (Henk) DeGoede and Aaltje DeRuiter, and 2 brothers, Dirk (Tina) and Marten Simon (Charlotte). Survived by his children Grace Towe, Garritt, Will (Lesley), Frank (Jenny), Mike (Vivian), Wayne, Rena (Tony) Tenhage, Simone (Henry) Vis, Ben (Trish) along with their mother, Betty Apperloo-Pieffers and Kevin (Heather) and Sylvia Casey. He leaves behind 25 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He will be deeply missed by Dakota and Jordan and many members of his community. Frank was very proud of his volunteer work at Albert Dyck Park with his good friend Jane. A private family gathering was held on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at Bakerview Community Crematorium & Celebration Center in Mission, B.C. In honor of Frank’s love of animals, donations may be directed to the S.P.C.A.