Sidney Oostema

Sidney Oostema

Sidney Oostema Obituary

Published by Gillies Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Lynden on Nov. 23, 2016.
Sidney was born on April 2, 1931 and passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2016. Sidney was a resident of Lynden, Washington at the time of his passing. he attended Lynden Christian Schools. He served our country overseas from 1952-1954 in the Army. He was married to Leona Oostema. A Celebration of Sidney's life will be 2 pm, Friday, November 25, 2016 at First Christian Reformed Church, Lynden with Pastor Robert Woodyard officiating. There will be a reception following the service at the Mt. Baker Rotary Building, Front St., Lynden.Upcoming Events SERVICE Friday 25 Nov 2:00 PM First Christian Reformed Church 1010 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264 Get directions: Text Directions Email Directions Google Maps Order flowers for Sidney Guaranteed delivery before Sidney's service begins. FAMILY GATHERING Friday 25 Nov 3:00 PM Mt. Baker Rotary Building Front Street & Stremler Drive Lynden, WA 98264 This gathering is a reception following the Memorial Service and is open to family and friends Get directions: Text Directions Email Directions Google Maps Order flowers for Sidney Guaranteed delivery before Sidney's family gathering begins. Cemetery Details LOCATION Monumenta Cemetery 1926 Front Street Lynden, WA 98264. Memorials may be sent in the name of Scott Oostema to Muscular Dystrophy Assoc., 21905 64th Ave. W., Suite 301B, Mount Lake Terrace, WA 98043. You are invited to share your condolences and memories in the online guestbook at www.gilliesfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Lynden.

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