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In Memoriam Richard Gerald Sterkenburg February 18, 1963 – January 21, 2008
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Richard Gerald Sterkenburg passed away in Chilliwack at the age of 44 years. He is survived by his loving wife Lena of 23 years; children: Phillip (fiance Leanne), Charlene (best friend Larry), Kevin, Arnold, Derek, Jeremy, and Marissa; parents Mr. & Mrs. Theo Sterkenburg; father and mother-in-law; brothers: John (Jane) Sterkenburg, Ron (Monique) Sterkenburg; sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews. Rick was predeceased by his grandparents, uncle Adrian Sterkenburg, and cousin Heidi in the Netherlands.
Congrats to New CLP, CHTs BCLNA is pleased to congratulate the first four newly certified individuals of 2008:
Certified Landscape Professional (CLP) Kevin O’Higgins, CHT CLP , Southcoast Horticultural Services Certified Horticultural Technician – Maintenance Duncan Alexander, CHT , Meridian Landscaping • Gllena Deane, CHT , City of Surrey Christine Mori, CHT , Christine Mori Landscaping The next CLD , CLP and CHT exams will be held in Langley on July 11 and 12.
Rick grew up in Chilliwack, BC. He graduated from Timothy Christian School. He was a BCLNA member, landscaper by trade, and owned and operated Green Valley Nursery until last year. Rick served on the Timothy Christian School Board for many years, the Trinitarian Bible Society Board, and also was a Board Member of the Jeduthan Male Choir. Both a visitation and funeral service were held in late January at the Bethel Church of the Netherlands. Memorial donations may be made to Timothy Christian School, 50420 Castleman Road, Chilliwack, BC, or the BC Cancer Foundation.
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