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Gysbertus Schuurman Obituary
1931~2015
Gysbertus "Guy" Schuurman, 84, passed away peacefully following a stroke surrounded by his family on November 1, 2015. He was born August 22, 1931 in Utrecht, The Netherlands. He was a wonderful and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He will be missed by his family and all those that knew and loved him. He had a number of accomplishments including completing a Master degree in Library Science; he was the director of the Library for the Blind, the Weber County Library system, and the Salt Lake County system. He loved many things, but most of all he loved his wife, who he married in the Salt Lake Temple for all Eternity and remained married for 63 years. Friends and family may attend a viewing at Mountain View Memorial Estates, 3115 East Bengal Boulevard (7800 South) on Saturday, November 7, 2015 from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. with graveside services following at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Mountain View Memorial Estates. Share memories and see the full obituary at www.MountainViewMortuary.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
January 8, 2016
I did not know that Guy had passed away until I tried to contact him today. He was a great friend from 1983-87.
My best to all of you. May God bless Guy
Monte Bona
Roberta & Taylor Wright
November 21, 2015
Jeannette,
Wonderful memories of Guy will remain with us always. He was a great example to our family and he will be missed immensely. We pray for your comfort at this most difficult time.
Much love,
JIM AND LINDA BURGOS
November 9, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
November 6, 2015
Dear Jeanette & family. Our condolences with the loss of our Dear Friend Gijs, we will always remember the fun time we had, the laughs, his personality.
He will be missed!
May he rest in Peace!
Marvin & Jane (sjaan) Hardmanj
My friend Gijs, I will always remember the fun times at the party's with our friends with tears I say, untill we meet again.
Sara Jane (Sjaantje) Hardman-van Krimpen
November 5, 2015
My friend Gijs i will always remember the many laugh we hadwith all the parties with friends, i will never forget n missing you with tears i say RIP.
November 5, 2015
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