Geertje "Gertrude" Sipkens

July 31, 1929 - December 2, 2024

With family by her side, Geertje “Gertrude” Sipkens passed away peacefully on Monday, December 2, 2024, at Lambton Meadowview Villa, at the age of 95. She is now in the loving embrace of her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, and reunited with her beloved husband Jan (1987).

Gertrude was the devoted mother of John and Hilda Sipkens and Pat and John Groendyk. A proud Beppe to John and Sarah Sipkens, Shelley and Doug Korvemaker, Scott and Margi Sipkens, Kyle Sipkens, David and Marika Groendyk, Rachel and Greg Zantingh, Mark and Tricia Groendyk, and Janene and Chris Wierenga. She was also blessed with 23 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

Dear sister to Klaas and Vivian DeJong, and sister-in-law to Flora DeJong and Cisca DeJong. She was predeceased by her parents Roel and Pietertje DeJong, and her siblings Jack and Betty DeJong, Ed DeJong, Frances and Bart Huizinga, and Jim DeJong. Gertrude will be lovingly remembered by her many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

A dedicated and active member of the Wyoming Christian Reformed Church, Gertrude found joy in serving others through volunteer work, including Meals on Wheels and other church projects. Her family deeply appreciates the kind care provided by the staff at Lambton Meadowview Villa.

Visitation will be held at the Wyoming Chapel of Needham-Jay Funeral Home, 650 Broadway St., Wyoming, on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. A funeral service will take place at the Wyoming Christian Reformed Church on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., with interment at Wyoming Cemetery at 10:00 a.m.

Memorial donations may be made to John Knox Christian School. Cheques only, please, at the funeral home. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.needhamjay.com.