It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather.  He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Nell; their five sons: Terry, Paul, Rick, Rob and Michael; daughters-in-law: Lori, Coral, Terri, Angie and Larissa; grandchildren: Krista, Cheryl, Julie, Beverly, Sarah, Douglas, Stephen, Elizabeth, Theo, David, Ethan and Joshua; as well as family in both Holland and Edmonton.  Dick was born in Zwolle, Holland and immigrated to Canada in 1953 with his best friend.  His fiancé joined him a year later and they were married soon after.  He lived in Edmonton, Calgary and Winnipeg before settling in Vancouver where he finished his career as a baking instructor at Vancouver Community College.  He will be sadly missed and remembered forever as an unselfish, caring man.  Opa had a wonderful sense of humour and a mischievous smile that matched the glint in his eye.  In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alzheimers Society of Canada or Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation.  A prayer service will be held on Monday, July 19th at 7pm and a funeral service will take place Tuesday July 20th at 11am.   Both services will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Parish, 140 Moody St., in Port Moody.  A reception will follow the funeral.  “Give my love to the family.”