Berend "Ben" Steunenberg

January 8, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of beloved Husband, Father and Opa; Berend (Benny/Ben) Christoffel Steunenberg, aged 90, on Monday January 8th, 2024.

The sadness of his passing is overpowered by a wonderful legacy of love, generosity & faith.

His dying wish was for us to rejoice and so we choose to celebrate the life of Benny.

We rejoice that he passed away peacefully and content in his recliner at his home in Fort Langley, watching the snow fall, dreaming of travelling and surrounded by family.

He's survived by his wife of over 65 years, Greetje (Grace), his nine sons (Peter [Pamela], Herman, Bert [Judy], Stevenjohn [Shawna], Chris [Liz], David, Daniel [Brenda], Andrew [Darla], Mark [Christine]), (27) grandchildren and (19) great-grandchildren.

He was pre-deceased by his grandson Tainen [Daniel & Brenda] and his daughter-in-law Winona [David]

Messages of Condolence

Dear family, our sincere condolences and all our sympathy on the loss of your beloved husband and (grand) father Benny. We remember him as a very kind man with a great heart and always a smile on his face. It’s very special for us to know that our beloved father, his good friend Henry (Harry) passed away on the same day! They Will meet eachother in heaven! Dearest greetings, Lynn, Lida (and René), Ria, Anne (and Zana), and Emmy van der Kley from the Netherlands.

- Lida Schelwald-van der Kley

Dear Grace & family, Sorry to hear of your loss but rejoicing with you that your beloved is resting in the arms of our Lord. He was an inspiration to all with his unwavering faith, convictions, energy & love of family. I personally know how hard the loss is but with God's grace & love we get through & enjoy the memories we made with them.

- Sheryl Green (Littlewood / Zaytsoff)

Dear Dad, I love you and I miss you. Thank-you for being so loving and tender-hearted to me. You were a good good father. You taught me what it is to live a loving, caring, hard-working, giving, joyful life. I will carry your spirit with me the rest of my days and I see it in so many lives you touched and things that you did. Love, your son, Andrew

- Andrew Steunenberg

Dear Steunenberg Family, Our deepest condolences and prayers, as you grieve Ben’s passing , as well as rejoice in the knowledge of his entrance into the very presence of his Lord and Saviour Jesus. We have many fond memories of times shared with him and your family. May you know the love, and comfort and peace of God, as he carries you through the coming days weeks and months. Much love Lori

- Lori Pilkey & Famiy

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