Martin Anthony Anker, 85, of Lynden, Washington, went home to his Lord and Savior Sundy, April 19, 2015 at Lynden Manor. He was born to Jacob and Wilmpje Anker on March 15, 1930, in Woubrugge, Netherlands. After completing his agricultural schooling, Martin served two years in the Royal Dutch Air Force. In 1954, Martin married Janet Angenent and together they immigrated to Lynden, Washington, to pursue his dream of being a dairy farmer. They farmed over 38 years and raised their four children. Martin was very involved in his church as elder, deacon, and Sunday School teacher. He served on the boards of Cascade Christian Home and Ebenezer Christian School. In his retirement he volunteered for Friends of LC helping collect cardboard. Martin was passionate about making sure people were given the opportunity to know Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior even as he battled Alzheimer's. Martin is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Janet; four children, Jacob (Valerie) Anker; Harry (Darlene) Anker; Stanley (Heather) Anker all of Lynden; Pat (Greg) Heemstra of Rock Valley, Iowa; 12 grandchildren and numerous relatives the Netherlands. He was preceeded in death by his parents, Jacob and Wilmpje Anker; brother Gerrit Anker; sister-in-law Marry Anker; brother-in-law Wim Angenent. Memorial service will be Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 2 P.M. at Faith Reformed Church in Lynden, Washington. Family burial at Monumenta Cemetary in Lynden will precede the Memorial service . Visitation hours will be at Gillies Funeral Home Thursday, April 23, 2015 from 5 P.M. to 8 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Lynden Christian School/Friends of LC, 417 Lyncs Dr., Lynden, WA 98264 or to Faith Reformed Church, 300 7th St. Lynden, Washington 98264. Condolences may be left for the family at www.gilliesfuneralhome.com.
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Published in Bellingham Herald from Apr. 21 to May 20, 2015