In Memory Of

Seenie Bouwman

Nov 10, 1929 - Jun 12, 2025

Service

Friday, June 20, 2025
1:00 pm
First Christian Reformed Church

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Obituary

John 3:8 – “The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So, it is with everyone born of the Spirit.”

Seenie Bouwman, 95 went to be with her Lord and Saviour June 12, 2025, in Rocky Mountain House, Alberta.
Gezina (Seenie) Konynenbelt was born November 10, 1929, in Nobleford, Alberta.
She is predeceased by her loving husband Ben F. Bouwman (September 15, 2001) and infant son Henry William (April 5, 1953).
Seenie was a prairie girl, reader, gardener, baker, active church and community member, grandmother and great grandmother, encourager, family gatherer and a preserver of food and faith. An open house policy provided endless opportunities for fellowship, food, fires and fun. With a heart for serving others, combined with love and laughter, Seenie touched many lives.
Seenie and Ben together provided a safe and trusting home to raise their children Barrie Bouwman (Margaret), Kathy Smid (Tom), Wendy Brouwer (Garret), Kevin Bouwman (Evelyn), and Yvonne VanVeldhuisen (Richard). She was blessed with 17 grandchildren, and 31 great grandchildren. She is survived by her sister Fanny Kuipers and sisters-in-law Carole Konynenbelt, Grace Davidson, Terry Bouwman, Virginia Bouwman, and many extended family members and friends. We, her family are so grateful to God for her full and rich life! The family expresses deep gratitude to Dr. Carike Dowling and mom’s care givers at Park Avenue. Celebration of life to be held Friday, June 20, 2025 @ 1pm at First Christian Reformed Church with Pastor Ken Douma presiding.
Condolences may be forwarded to www.rockyfuneralhome.ca.
Rocky and Sylvan Lake Funeral Homes and Crematorium, your Golden Rule Funeral Homes, entrusted with the arrangements.

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Condolences

Adrian and Tammy:

We are so sorry for your loss but praise the Lord that you will meet again.

Kristin Fredrickson (DeYoung):

Auntie Seenie was a wonderful and most loving woman....so very very many fond memories of time spent with her and the whole family. This family was and always will be family to me. Prayers and love to all!

Jim & Edna Koetse:

Our condolences to Barrie ,Kathy, Wendy, Kevin, & Yvonne & all your families.

Verna and Richard Straub:

So sorry for the loss of your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Earl and Karen Medin :

So sorry for your loss. Your mom was a remarkable lady, and totally loved each and every one of you. She was one of the few remaining members of her generation that gave us the beliefs and standards that we live by. Thanks Seenie and rest in peace.

Dewey and Norma:

Our hearts go out to you all with the loss of your mom. What a blessing for you to have had her for such a long and full life.

Darryl & Anne-Marie Konynenbelt:

To cousins, Barrie, Kathy, Wendy, Kevin, and Yvonne.

What a great tribute to your mom.

Auntie Seenie's home was a big part of our childhood with memories like tree forts, camping trips, and of course the kind of laughter that made your cheeks hurt.

Thinking of you all and holding close today what Auntie Seenie gave us as cousins.

Sending lots of love and hugs your way.

Darryl & Anne-Marie Konynenbelt

Donna Hunley :

Thinking of all of you at this time. She was such a caring giving lady and always so friendly and ready for a chat. What a great inspiration to all of you

Nadja Neukom :

My condolences to the family and friends of Seenie Bouwman.
May she rest in Peace.

Barbara and Bogdan:

Yvonne and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your Mom rest in peace.

Rhonda Hamilton:

I am so sorry that you've lost a wonderful lady! I got to know Seenie while her and my Mom were at Park Avenue together. She will be sadly missed but has left a great legacy in her family!
May you all be comforted in knowing she is resting in peace and reunited with Ben.

Matthew Zeggelaar :

Condolences to the Bouwman family. When I was just a little boy 4 or 5 yrs old I decided to walk to rocky from our range road. As I turned left onto hwy 11 I spotted a lady coming across the field towards me. She was pushing a baby carriage she intercepted me and turned me around a walked me back home. Hard to say what might have happened if she didn't see me walking. May God bless her family

Peter Brouwer:

Love you Gran! Good bye for now. ❤️

Joe and Heather Baker :

Dear Bouwman family,

We have wonderful memories of your Mom and the generous and wonderfully kind lady she was. A lady who welcomed with open arms, a big smile and a genuine and sincere love.

We are all blessed to have known her.

With love and prayers to all of you,

Joe and Heather

Pat Ironside:

Kathy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom will be watching over your family from above.

Jack Valkenier:

To us boys, she was always Auntie Seenie. Our family was welcomed to their home and lives like we were a part of theirs. Her contagious laugh and hot coco are missed. It was an honor and a blessing to have know her. Our sympathies and prayers of God's presence & comfort to Barrie, Kathy, Wendy, Kevin and Yvonne and their families.

Joyce Nielsen:

My sincere condolences on your loss. Seenie was a great neighbour. She will be missed.

Steve and Phyllis Molnar:

Sincere sympathy on the passing of your mother. Memories will be with you always.

Barb Johnston:

So sorry for the loss of your mom. She was a beautiful,wonderful person . I always in joy talking to her whenever we seen each other. Thinking of all the family.

John and Rose Salomons:

Our sincere sympathy to you all- Barrie, Kathy, Wendy, Kevin and Yvonne.We have fond memories of your mother over the years we lived in Rocky.

Karin Nijenhuis:

My condolences to the whole Bouman family. I always enjoyed talking with her, I guess it was a bit of a Dutch connection for me.

Tim and Carolyn Clow:

Our sincere condolences to you and your families in loss of your dear mom. We hope you find reassurance in knowing that your mom is rejoicing with Jesus and with her loved ones that have predeceased her. May you also find comfort in the care of your friends, and allow the loving memories you have of your mom to help you through this time.

Glen and Millie Holmes:

Our condolences on your loss. May our God comfort you. Hugs Barrie and family from both of us.

Shorty and Bev Korver Lethbridge Alberta:

So sorry to hear about your mom. We will keep you all in our prayers. We know that she is home and for that we are thankful. We will not be able to come to the funeral. We have a grandson getting married that weekend in the U.S. Auntie Fanny keeps us all informed . We will be thinking of you all on Friday and prayer that God will give you all strength and comfort.

Donna Madge:

So sorry for the loss of your Mom, may she rest in peace. Cherish the memories for they will forever keep her alive in your heart.

Sheila Hamilton Lethbridge Alberta:

My sympathy to all of you.
Cousin Seenie was so much a part of growing up in Nobleford and along with Fanny ( her sister), I have a wealth of good memories. My mom (auntie Ada) had such stories form growing up with the nieces and particularly gopher hunting. (I guess you needed to be there.) I do remember Your mom and dad's wedding and being their flower girl. Thank you for the memory pictures you sent to me. My love to you, Barrie, Kathy, Wendy, Kevin and Yvonne and all your families. Auntie Fanny and I will be together on Friday. Cousin Sheila

Ed and Linda DeYoung:

May our God's comfort and peace sustain you in the days ahead as you celebrate your mom's life. She and Ben "adopted" Karen and me into your family when we arrived to teach at Rocky Christian in 1975. What a blessing they both were in our lives. It's been a privilege to enjoy that relationship over the years!

Casey and Arlene :

We send the family our sympathy.

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