Henk Waterreus

Surrounded by family, Hendrikus (Henk) Martinus Waterreus died peacefully in his home in Canmore, AB on October 24, 2013.

As a former member of the Royal Netherlands Air Force, he came to Whitehorse, Yukon in 1957 to begin his life as a devoted husband and father. Here he discovered his love of cross-country skiing and the outdoors. His retirement years were spent in Canmore as a loving grandfather.

Henk is survived by his wife Mimi, brother Bill, sister Toni, daughters Karin and Monique (husband Pierre), sons Marcus and Stephen, granddaughter Charlene (husband Riley), and grandsons Jeremy and Benjamin.

"Only when you drink from the river of silence,

shall you indeed sing.

And when you have reached the mountain top,

then you shall begin to climb.

And when the earth shall claim your limbs,

then you shall truly dance."

(Kahil Gibran)

An intimate church service was held October 29th in Canmore.

We will miss your gentle heart forever and always.

Services provided by Russ Reynolds and Bow River Funeral Service.