Obituary for Lloyd Broersma
Long time Lynden resident and business owner Lloyd Broersma, age 91, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. Lloyd was known for his entrepreneurial and adventuresome spirt, and being a man of integrity with big heart for those in need.
Lloyd was born February 3, 1927 in Ireton, Iowa to parents Lawrence and Grace (Wichers) Broersma, the first of 12 children. At age 12, the family moved to Zillah Washington and later to Lynden where Lloyd graduated from Lynden High School in 1946. Lloyd attended Calvin Collage for a time before joining the Air Force in 1948. He served as a Staff Sargent in Guam and Japan with his final stint at Mather Air Force Base, CA.
Before being honorably discharged, Lloyd married Catherine Stap October 12, 1951 and together they had five children. Lloyd had his hands in several businesses. He partnered with John Louws in Louws construction, later worked for the Steenmeyer Corporation…Lloyd had a knack for fixing things and solving problems and had a skill for electronics, so in 1963 he opened Lloyds Electronics in downtown Lynden and was in business for many years. He also owned and operated Baker Avionics and a partner venture, the Everson Lectronic Shop. He operated Lloyd Aviation on the Lynden Airport where he gave flight instruction and offered aircraft rental.
Lloyd loved music and sang the church choir and with the Mt. Baker Toppers. He also enjoyed sailing and was passionate and skillful at navigation.
Lloyd is preceded in death by his parents and brothers Garrett, Ted, and Bob Broersma. He is survived by wife of 66 years, Catherine, children Ronald (Kathy) Broersma, Jim (Mirella) Broersma, Douglas (Terhi) Broersma, Janice Faber and Mary (Rodney) Long; 26 Grandchildren and 44 great grandchildren. He will be missed by siblings Marvin, Marjorie, Elsie, Joyce, Ben, Dennis, Dorothy and Ken and numerous other family members.
Visitation will be Saturday, April 21, 2018 from 12 noon to 2 PM at Gillies Funeral Home followed by graveside committal at 2:30 at Monumenta Cemetery. Following the graveside service, the memorial service will begin at 3:30 pm at Third Christian Reformed Church. Memorials are suggested to Lynden Christian Schools, 417 Lyncs Drive, Lynden, WA 98264 or Ebenezer Christian Schools, 9390 Guide Meridian Rd, Lynden, WA 98264.
Lynden Tribune 18 Apr 2018
Long time Lynden resident and business owner Lloyd Broersma, age 91, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. Lloyd was known for his entrepreneurial and adventuresome spirt, and being a man of integrity with big heart for those in need.
Lloyd was born February 3, 1927 in Ireton, Iowa to parents Lawrence and Grace (Wichers) Broersma, the first of 12 children. At age 12, the family moved to Zillah Washington and later to Lynden where Lloyd graduated from Lynden High School in 1946. Lloyd attended Calvin Collage for a time before joining the Air Force in 1948. He served as a Staff Sargent in Guam and Japan with his final stint at Mather Air Force Base, CA.
Before being honorably discharged, Lloyd married Catherine Stap October 12, 1951 and together they had five children. Lloyd had his hands in several businesses. He partnered with John Louws in Louws construction, later worked for the Steenmeyer Corporation…Lloyd had a knack for fixing things and solving problems and had a skill for electronics, so in 1963 he opened Lloyds Electronics in downtown Lynden and was in business for many years. He also owned and operated Baker Avionics and a partner venture, the Everson Lectronic Shop. He operated Lloyd Aviation on the Lynden Airport where he gave flight instruction and offered aircraft rental.
Lloyd loved music and sang the church choir and with the Mt. Baker Toppers. He also enjoyed sailing and was passionate and skillful at navigation.
Lloyd is preceded in death by his parents and brothers Garrett, Ted, and Bob Broersma. He is survived by wife of 66 years, Catherine, children Ronald (Kathy) Broersma, Jim (Mirella) Broersma, Douglas (Terhi) Broersma, Janice Faber and Mary (Rodney) Long; 26 Grandchildren and 44 great grandchildren. He will be missed by siblings Marvin, Marjorie, Elsie, Joyce, Ben, Dennis, Dorothy and Ken and numerous other family members.
Visitation will be Saturday, April 21, 2018 from 12 noon to 2 PM at Gillies Funeral Home followed by graveside committal at 2:30 at Monumenta Cemetery. Following the graveside service, the memorial service will begin at 3:30 pm at Third Christian Reformed Church. Memorials are suggested to Lynden Christian Schools, 417 Lyncs Drive, Lynden, WA 98264 or Ebenezer Christian Schools, 9390 Guide Meridian Rd, Lynden, WA 98264.
Lynden Tribune 18 Apr 2018
Obituary for Lloyd Broersma
Long time Lynden resident and business owner Lloyd Broersma, age 91, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. Lloyd was known for his entrepreneurial and adventuresome spirt, and being a man of integrity with big heart for those in need.
Lloyd was born February 3, 1927 in Ireton, Iowa to parents Lawrence and Grace (Wichers) Broersma, the first of 12 children. At age 12, the family moved to Zillah Washington and later to Lynden where Lloyd graduated from Lynden High School in 1946. Lloyd attended Calvin Collage for a time before joining the Air Force in 1948. He served as a Staff Sargent in Guam and Japan with his final stint at Mather Air Force Base, CA.
Before being honorably discharged, Lloyd married Catherine Stap October 12, 1951 and together they had five children. Lloyd had his hands in several businesses. He partnered with John Louws in Louws construction, later worked for the Steenmeyer Corporation…Lloyd had a knack for fixing things and solving problems and had a skill for electronics, so in 1963 he opened Lloyds Electronics in downtown Lynden and was in business for many years. He also owned and operated Baker Avionics and a partner venture, the Everson Lectronic Shop. He operated Lloyd Aviation on the Lynden Airport where he gave flight instruction and offered aircraft rental.
Lloyd loved music and sang the church choir and with the Mt. Baker Toppers. He also enjoyed sailing and was passionate and skillful at navigation.
Lloyd is preceded in death by his parents and brothers Garrett, Ted, and Bob Broersma. He is survived by wife of 66 years, Catherine, children Ronald (Kathy) Broersma, Jim (Mirella) Broersma, Douglas (Terhi) Broersma, Janice Faber and Mary (Rodney) Long; 26 Grandchildren and 44 great grandchildren. He will be missed by siblings Marvin, Marjorie, Elsie, Joyce, Ben, Dennis, Dorothy and Ken and numerous other family members.
Visitation will be Saturday, April 21, 2018 from 12 noon to 2 PM at Gillies Funeral Home followed by graveside committal at 2:30 at Monumenta Cemetery. Following the graveside service, the memorial service will begin at 3:30 pm at Third Christian Reformed Church. Memorials are suggested to Lynden Christian Schools, 417 Lyncs Drive, Lynden, WA 98264 or Ebenezer Christian Schools, 9390 Guide Meridian Rd, Lynden, WA 98264.
Lynden Tribune 18 Apr 2018
Long time Lynden resident and business owner Lloyd Broersma, age 91, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. Lloyd was known for his entrepreneurial and adventuresome spirt, and being a man of integrity with big heart for those in need.
Lloyd was born February 3, 1927 in Ireton, Iowa to parents Lawrence and Grace (Wichers) Broersma, the first of 12 children. At age 12, the family moved to Zillah Washington and later to Lynden where Lloyd graduated from Lynden High School in 1946. Lloyd attended Calvin Collage for a time before joining the Air Force in 1948. He served as a Staff Sargent in Guam and Japan with his final stint at Mather Air Force Base, CA.
Before being honorably discharged, Lloyd married Catherine Stap October 12, 1951 and together they had five children. Lloyd had his hands in several businesses. He partnered with John Louws in Louws construction, later worked for the Steenmeyer Corporation…Lloyd had a knack for fixing things and solving problems and had a skill for electronics, so in 1963 he opened Lloyds Electronics in downtown Lynden and was in business for many years. He also owned and operated Baker Avionics and a partner venture, the Everson Lectronic Shop. He operated Lloyd Aviation on the Lynden Airport where he gave flight instruction and offered aircraft rental.
Lloyd loved music and sang the church choir and with the Mt. Baker Toppers. He also enjoyed sailing and was passionate and skillful at navigation.
Lloyd is preceded in death by his parents and brothers Garrett, Ted, and Bob Broersma. He is survived by wife of 66 years, Catherine, children Ronald (Kathy) Broersma, Jim (Mirella) Broersma, Douglas (Terhi) Broersma, Janice Faber and Mary (Rodney) Long; 26 Grandchildren and 44 great grandchildren. He will be missed by siblings Marvin, Marjorie, Elsie, Joyce, Ben, Dennis, Dorothy and Ken and numerous other family members.
Visitation will be Saturday, April 21, 2018 from 12 noon to 2 PM at Gillies Funeral Home followed by graveside committal at 2:30 at Monumenta Cemetery. Following the graveside service, the memorial service will begin at 3:30 pm at Third Christian Reformed Church. Memorials are suggested to Lynden Christian Schools, 417 Lyncs Drive, Lynden, WA 98264 or Ebenezer Christian Schools, 9390 Guide Meridian Rd, Lynden, WA 98264.
Lynden Tribune 18 Apr 2018
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