Posted Jan 8, 2021 5:12 PM
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Bernard Joseph âBenâ Gebbink of Red Deer, Alberta at Extendicare Michener Hill, Red Deer, Alberta on Friday, January 1, 2021 at the age of 92 years. Ben was born on March 16, 1928 in Zieuwent, Netherlands. He immigrated to Canada in 1952; where he worked on a farm in Quebec, before he moved to Alberta. As planned, Mom also immigrated, and met Dad in Twin Butte, where they were married in 1953. After a short stay in Vauxhall, they moved to Red Deer in 1956. Shortly after they arrived, they purchased an acreage west of Red Deer, where they resided for almost sixty years. In 2015, they moved into Victoria Park, Red Deer. Here, they enjoyed their community; until Dadâs failing health required a three month stay in the hospital. He was then placed into Long Term Care at Extendicare. Dad was a wonderful husband and father. He supported his children in whatever they did. He and Mom were a