Huinink, Bernard Hendrix (Died)

HUININK - Bernard Hendrik, 85, of Woodstock, passed away quietly in his own home on Saturday, January 24, 2009. He is survived by six children: Henrietta Hielema of Kitchener-Waterloo, Leida Gerrits (Henry) of Clinton, Shirley Vos (John) of Sarasota, FL, Henry Huinink of Hamilton, Esther Huinink of Guelph and Jim Huinink (Shirley) of Kitchener-Waterloo. Dear brother of Mina Roseboom, Sien Tibben, Bernarda De Jonge and Lies Van de Graaf and brother-in-law of Henny Huinink. Predeceased by brothers Gerhard and Hendrik, sisters Hanna Tibben and Dien Vander Kamp and his first wife, Hilje. Devoted, beloved grandfather of Brenda, Gregg, Jennifer, Tim, Crystle, Eric, Marsha, Laura, David, Chantal, Brandon, Tess and Cicely; great-grandfather of Geoffrey, Melissa, Noah, Joel, Joshua, Jacqueline, Aly, Cassie and Emma. He also loved and was loved by numerous nephews and nieces in both Canada and the Netherlands. Bernard was born June 16, 1923, in Winterswijk, the Netherlands. During World War II, he risked his life in the Dutch resistance. He immigrated to Canada in June, 1950. He became a respected leader in the construction and real estate industry in Oxford County, having built over 100 homes in Woodstock and area, as BH Construction and owner of Floral Properties. After leaving construction, he was the first employee at Uvalux and stayed there until his retirement at 70. He volunteered at Telecare Woodstock for over 20 years. Throughout his life, Bernard loved to explore new horizons in business, learning and travel. He lived a full life and gave prodigiously. His unique character combined curious adventurousness, stubborn honesty and a score of other admirable traits and he will be dearly missed by all those who loved him. Friends and family will be received at the SMITH-LeROY FUNERAL HOME, 69 Wellington Street North, Woodstock on Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Covenant Christian Reformed Church, 410 Lansdowne Ave, Woodstock, on Thursday January 29, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Robert Loerts officiating. If desired, memorial donations to Christian education in his honour would be appreciated. Smith-LeRoy, (519) 537-3611. Personal condolences may be sent at www.smithleroy.com