ZOETHOUT, Douwe “Doug”
Passed away with his family surrounding, at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital on Sunday September 1, 2019. Doug Zoethout of Goderich in his 84th year. Beloved husband of 54 years to Beverley (Peart) Zoethout. Loving father of George (Amy) and Heidi (Jennifer) all of Goderich. Dear grandpa to Nathan and Finn. Survived by his brothers Terry (Shirley) and Ray (Mary). Also survived by his sister-in-law Patricia (Phil) Hook and brothers-in-law Murray (Ellen) and David (Linda) Peart. He will also be remembered by several cousins in the Netherlands and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Sjoerd “George” and Grietje “Greta” Zoethout and his brother Date “Daco” Zoethout.
Friends will be received at Lakeshore United Church from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm on Saturday September 14, 2019. A Memorial service will follow at 1:00 pm. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to Lakeshore United Church or Water First are gratefully acknowledged and may be arranged through McCallum & Palla Funeral Home, 519-524-7345. Friends may sign the book of condolences at www.mccallumpalla.ca
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Sally and David Walker
We are overseas and just read of Doug’s passing. Bev, George, Heidi and families, you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are very sorry for your loss.
Lois Chapman
George, Amy, Nathan & Finn.
Sorry to hear about your Dad/Grandfather. I am in Calgary but want to offer my condolences to you and your family.
Deborah Delyea
So sorry to hear of your loss of your dad George and Amy
,may the lord speak peace to your pain at this time and may his grace carry you through.
Bev Weaver
I am so very sorry Heidi to hear about the loss of your Father. Sending sympathy and hugs to you and Jennifer.
Brian and Bev Weaver
Wiebe Zoethout
Dear Bev and family,
Last weekend we got the sad message of the passing away of our dear cousin Douwe Zoethout.
We remember him as a very kind and interested member of our family.
We hope that you all will be able to keep the beautiful rememberings of your husband, your father and grandpa.
And that the happiness he has given you may surround you all.
Our condoleances for all of you.
We wish you all the best.
Wiebe & Cox Zoethout
Ruben & Charlotte
Daniël & Annemarijke
Shannon Stewart
So sorry to hear about the loss of your father, George. Our thoughts are with you and your family at such a difficult time.
Wayne James
I still remember my first meeting with Uncle Doug at Grandmas 100th Birthday. He was definitely the Patriarch of the Zoethout Family. My second visit was in Fergus at Uncle Terry’s. Uncle Doug made us all laugh out loud. All I can add to this story is there was a bath tub involved in the mix. Uncle Doug will be missed by family, friends & colleagues.
Safe journey, rest in peace…
Love from: Wayne Date James & Family
Bill & Anne McIsaac
Bev, George and Heidi:
We are so saddened by the news of Doug’s passing. Last evening we sat and remembered the wonderful times we had together in our early married lives with our first ever neighbours of 53 years ago who became such treasured friends. Bill & Anne McIsaac
Deb Shewfelt
George and family , my condolences on the passing of you father.
Barbara Desjardins
So sorry to hear of your loss. He was a gentle man who always had a pleasant manner about him. He will be missed. Hold onto your treasured memories…no one can take those away.
Margje Jackson
We were so sorry to hear about Douwe’s passing. Our condolences to all of you at this sad time. Our thoughts & love go out to Bev, George & Amy (Nathan & Finn), Heidi & Jennifer. We have been friends with Douwe since we were children. Douwe, Daco, Tjeerd (Terry) & Riemer (Ray) along with their parents came over from the Netherlands to Canada at the same time and on the same ship as my family. Also thinking of his brothers Terry & Shirley & family and Ray & Mary & family and sending them our condolences Douwe will be missed by all of us. LOVE: Margje & Gwyn & family
Nancy and Junior White
Our sincere sympathy to Doug’s family at this sad time……Junior and him worked together and have known one another for many years…….May he rest in peace……
Jacqueline Chateauvert
It is always hard to say goodbye after a life well lived. My condolences.