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Jurjen “Jerry” Reitsma

Birth	:	26 Feb 1903 Oostermeer, Tytsjerksteradiel Municipality, Friesland, Netherlands
Death	:	5 Jul 1968 Barrhead, Whitecourt Census Division, Alberta, Canada
Burial	:	Neerlandia Cemetery, Neerlandia, Whitecourt Census Division, Canada
Coordinate	:	54.3178900, -114.3768100
Plot	:	BLOCK 4, PLOT 14
Inscription	:	THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD
Description	:	Jurjen Reitsma was born February 26, 1903 in Tietjerksteradeel (Netherlands). He was the second son of Auke Tjibbes Reitsma (March 17, 1875 ~ January 11, 1940) and Sjoukje Jurjens de Jong (born October 31, 1877, and the daughter of Jurjen Bouwes de Jong and Trijntje Siedzes Alma). Jerry was named after his maternal grandfather Jurjen Bouwes de Jong (the Young). Other siblings in the Reitsma family included: ~ Brother Tjibbe Reitsma was born February 9, 1901 in Tietjerksteradeel (Netherlands) ~ Sister Grietje Reitsma was born October 11, 1904 in Tietjerksteradeel (Netherlands) ~ Sister Trijntje Reitsma was born May 7, 1907... Read More	Jurjen Reitsma was born February 26, 1903 in Tietjerksteradeel (Netherlands). He was the second son of Auke Tjibbes Reitsma (March 17, 1875 ~ January 11, 1940) and Sjoukje Jurjens de Jong (born October 31, 1877, and the daughter of Jurjen Bouwes de Jong and Trijntje Siedzes Alma). Jerry was named after his maternal grandfather Jurjen Bouwes de Jong (the Young). Other siblings in the Reitsma family included: ~ Brother Tjibbe Reitsma was born February 9, 1901 in Tietjerksteradeel (Netherlands) ~ Sister Grietje Reitsma was born October 11, 1904 in Tietjerksteradeel (Netherlands) ~ Sister Trijntje Reitsma was born May 7, 1907 in Tietjerksteradeel (Netherlands) ~ Brother Johannes Reitsma was born September 25, 1909 in Tietjerksteradeel (Netherlands) ~ Sister Siedske Reitsma was born June 15, 1912 in Tietjerksteradeel (Netherlands) ~ Sister Sjoukje Reitsma born in 1918, died April 29, 1919 in Tietjerksteradeel (Netherlands) at 7 months old As a youth, Jerry picked up carpentry knowledge while watching and helping his father, who was a carpenter. At one time his father owned some freight boats that transported freight within the Netherlands. In April 1924 Jerry decided to immigrate to Canada. His destination was Viking, Alberta - where he worked for a farmer. His cousin Ted Reitsma lived in Neerlandia, and encouraged him to move there a year later. Jerry met Jennie Fisher, and married her on February 22, 1929. Son Arthur was born November 16, 1929 and William (Bill) was born December 23, 1932. Ted arrived May 1, 1934 and their only daughter, Joyce, was born August 1, 1937. Jerry and Jennie retired from farming in 1964 and moved to Barrhead. Jerry died July 5, 1968 in Neerlandia, Alberta, and Jennie died on March 23, 2002. * Son-in-law Gerrit van Dijken (1928~1992)

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Where is Jurjen “Jerry” Reitsma's memorial?
Jurjen “Jerry” Reitsma's memorial is located at: Neerlandia Cemetery, Neerlandia, Whitecourt Census Division, Canada.
When did Jurjen “Jerry” Reitsma death?
Jurjen “Jerry” Reitsma death on 5 Jul 1968 in Barrhead, Whitecourt Census Division, Alberta, Canada
Where are the coordinates of the Jurjen “Jerry” Reitsma's memorial?
Latitude: 54.3178900
Longitude: -114.3768100

Family Members:

Spouse

Sjoukje Anna “Jennie” Visser Reitsma

(1906 - 2002)

Children

Arthur “Art” Reitsma

(1929 - 1993)

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