August 30, 2024
In loving memory ~
1943 - 2024
Henry John Zandberg was called home to be with his Lord on August 30, 2024 at the age of 81 years. Henry Zandberg was born during WWII to Frank and Jane Zandberg in Friesland, the Netherlands, 8th child of 11.
In November 1952 the family arrived in Telkwa, British Columbia, Canada. Henry's first "paying" job was for Dick Kronemeyer in the bush. At 15 he went to work for PIR, the local sawmill.
On July 1, 1978 Henry married Tally Schuurman, and settled on a hobby farm on the banks of the Bulkey River in Smithers, British Columbia. Henry loved his Lord and Saviour and taught his 4 sons and 2 daughters to walk in His ways. He worked for PIR for over 30 years before retiring due to an aneurysm.
In 2018, after the last of his surgeries, Henry and Tally moved to Picture Butte, Alberta to be nearer to their 4 youngest children and grandchildren. It was here that he enjoyed many happy times with his wife, children and grandchildren.
Besides his loving wife Tally, Henry is survived by his two daughters; Shari (Darren) Neels, Heidi (Josh) Oldenberger; four sons, Wes (Heather), Marvin (Josie), Richard (Annette), Steven (Erin); Grandchildren, Brooklyn, Kaylee, Steven, Camryn, Blake, Judah, Ashley, Ty, Cohen, Evelyn, Hailee, Tanya, Tessa, Elise, Jaxen, Zaida, Carsen, Tyson, Eliah and Jameson; four sisters, Jetske, Susan, Ida (Bill), and Jean (Pete); two brothers Karl and Harold (Angie); sister in laws Pearl, Hennie, Angie, and Jeanette; brother in law Henry (Margaret) Schuurman.
Henry was predeceased by his parents Frank and Jane Zandberg; Dick, Sid (Hennie), Andy (Jeanette), and John (Pearl); granddaughter Mikayla Faith Oldenburger.
A Funeral Service was held at 1:00 PM, on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at GRACE REFORMED CHURCH, 1402 - 8 AVENUE NORTH, LETHBRIDGE, Alberta. To watch the service via livestream, please go to
https://youtube.com/live/jpkwKcD_k1M?feature=share
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Martin Brothers Funeral Services
Service Details
1:00 PM