DeGROOT, MARINUS “MIKE”
July 19, 1927 - June 14, 2020
With sad hearts, we announce the passing of Mike DeGroot, late of Barrhead, AB (formerly of Ft. Assiniboine, AB) on June 14, 2020, at the age of 92 years.
He is survived by his loving family; 6 children; Tony (Donna) DeGroot of Rycroft, AB; Henry (Diana) DeGroot of Ft. Assiniboine, Rita LaBerge of Ft. Assiniboine, Diana (Tony) Lagace of Wizard Lake, AB, Michael (Carmen) DeGroot of Entwistle, AB and Theresa (Paul) Richard of Quesnel, BC; 14 grandchildren; Rane, Tyler, Cara, Avery, Danielle, Lenny, Brandy, Cory, Chris, Kayla, Shannon, Brittany, Ryan, and Wesley; 12 great-grandchildren; Taylor, Trey, Levi, Jayne, Hannah, Wyatt, Chloe, Landon, Grayson, Maximus, Ruby and Weston, and 1 great-great-grandchild, Lily.
He is predeceased by his wife, Gerda, and son-in-law, Ron.
Mike will be fondly remembered by family and friends for his happy and teasing nature, those twinkly blue eyes, his love of gardening and his love for family and of life. The family would like to express sincere thanks to the Medical and Nursing Staff of the Barrhead Healthcare Center, Staff of Hillcrest Lodge, and Barrhead Community Care Staff for the great care and kindness provided to our father.
Due to the current restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic, a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Memorial donations are gratefully accepted in Mike’s name to the Barrhead Healthcare Centre or the Ft. Assiniboine Hillcrest Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.rosegardenchapel.com
Rose Garden Chapel
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