Rie Beugelink

Rie Beugelink passed away December 25, 2025, at the age of 92. She was predeceased by her husband Wicher 27 years ago, and by her eldest daughter Cora 26 years ago. Rie will be lovingly remembered by her children: Harold (Florence), Roy (Julie), Judy (Charlie), Wayne (Sarah), Earl (Sue) and her 21 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren, as well as many other relatives and friends.

Rie was born on September 5, 1933, in Enschede, the Netherlands. Mom’s parents were Hendrik Klos, who married Hendrikje Vos. Mom was named Hendrika, which later in life was changed to Rie. Her family consisted of her four sisters, Allie (Abel), Gerrie (Sitsha), Annie (John), Rita (Jake) and her two brothers Bert (Eke) and Henry (Clasina).

Rie and her family endured the harshness of WW2 in the Netherlands and often talked about the liberation by Canadian soldiers. After the war Mom was proud to finish high school and work at the city hall in Enschede.

Mom and her family emigrated to Canada in 1953. They were sponsored by a farmer just west of Winnipeg and worked in the sugar beet fields that first summer. Mom and Dad were married December 5, 1953, and a few months later moved to Winnipeg.

Mom’s first child was born a few months before she turned 21 and she had 5 more children over the next 12 years. Mom was a stay-at-home mom, and we were a close, loving and fun-filled family. Mom had an amazing strength and joy about her that not only we loved, but it also attracted many people into her circle of life. Dad was often amazed at some of her fun antics and our home was generally peaceful and colorful. Our home was always a gathering place for friends.

Mom loved the Lord and her faith was strong. She loved to sing in the church choir, and we would always hear her singing in our home as she cared for the family. She loved reading her bible and knew scripture intimately. Jesus gave her much comfort, especially after losing her husband of 45 years and her daughter Cora, at 40 years old. Mom’s faith remained strong and vocal, which was a blessing to us. Even when Mom became a widow at an early age, she displayed her independence and strength by travelling to Burundi, Africa and then a year later to Senegal, Africa to help with the ministries there.

When you were around Mom, she always had something to say and likely you would be laughing and enjoying being with her. Mom has influenced 4 generations wonderfully. She will be so missed; however, her memories will be a strong blessing to all of us.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2 pm (PDT) on January 10, 2026, at West Coast Christian Fellowship. 3198 E. Georgia Street, Vancouver BC

The service will be live streamed at the YouTube channel for West Coast Christian Fellowship, or by clicking this YouTube link

You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence for the family.