Obituary of Arthur (Ate) "Art" Stelpstra

“But our citizenship is in heaven.  And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his

glorious body.” Philippians 3:20-21

Peacefully, at His appointed time, the Lord took to Himself our beloved Dad, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather, Arthur (Ate) Stelpstra, on Thursday, November 14, 2024, in his 98^th year.

Dearly loved father of Anna (Jack) Groeneveld, Joan (Rafael) Shoheb, Jack (Alice) Stelpstra and Irene (Jake) de Boer. Devoted grandfather of 12 grandchildren,

37 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.  Predeceased by his beloved wife, Grace Jenny, in 2013.  Dad will be missed by his sister, Alice Pasma

and his brother Keith Stelpstra, as well as many nieces, nephews

and his special friend, Ruta.

The family would like to acknowledge and thank the caring staff at Dorchester Terrace for their kindness and compassion during his time of residence there and also appreciate the many friendships he made there during the past 2 years.

Family and Friends will be received at Forest City Community Church, East Campus, 716 Classic Drive, London, Ontario on Monday, November 18, 2024 from 6-8 p.m.

The funeral service will be held at Forest City Community Church, East Campus on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 12 noon with Pastor Joseph Groeneveld officiating. 

Evans Funeral Home willbe providing a livestream service

at the time of the ceremony. 

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A private family interment will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.

Those who wish may make memorial donations to Mission Services of London or Resonate Global Mission in memory of Art.

Arrangements entrusted to Evans Funeral Home, 648 Hamilton Road, London, Ontario (519-451-9350). Online condolences can be expressed at www.evansfh.ca

A tree will be planted, by the Evans Funeral Home,

as a living memorial to Arthur “Art” Stelpstra.