Don Bruinsma's obituary , Passed away on April 4, 2025 in Sumas, Washington

Don Bruinsma

March 26, 1959 - April 4, 2025 (66 years old)

Sumas, Washington

Don Bruinsma's obituary , Passed away on April 4, 2025 in Sumas, Washington

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Gillies Funeral Home

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Don Bruinsma

March 26, 1959 - April 4, 2025 (66 years old)

Sumas, Washington

Don Bruinsma Obituary

The passing of Don Bruinsma (Sumas, Washington) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on April 4, 2025 at the age of 66. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Pete Bruinsma and Tillie Bruinsma; his sister MaryAnn Spoelstra; his nephews, Luke and Matthew Spoelstra; his in-laws, Hans and Wilma Vander Veen; and his brothers-in-law, Jim Vander Veen and Hans Vander Veen.

He is survived by: his wife Trena Vander Veen; his daughter Katie; his siblings, Debbie Donovan (Kevin), Tena Storgaard (Steve) and Pete Bruinsma (Michelle); and his siblings-in-law, Grace Timmer (Ed), Bev Vander Veen, Charlie Vander Veen (Brenda), Ben Vander Veen (Chris) and Jennie Ann Haveman (Dennis). He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

A graveside service was held on Friday, April 11th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Sumas Cemetery (9400 Sumas Rd, Sumas, WA 98295). A funeral service was held on Friday, April 11th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Second Christian Reformed Church (710 Front St, Lynden, WA 98264).

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Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gillies Funeral Home



Fri

Apr 11

Graveside service

Sumas Cemetery
9400 Sumas Rd, Sumas, WA 98295

Fri

Apr 11

Funeral service

Second Christian Reformed Church
710 Front St, Lynden, WA 98264

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