Jelle Klaas Hiemstra

June 15,1932 – March 5, 2025

After many years of battling cancer, Jelle went home to be with his Lord and Saviour on March 5, 2025. He went peacefully with a final kiss from his wife Marion. He will be lovingly remembered by his caring wife of seven years, Marion; his children: John (Teresa) and Paul; his grandchildren: Josiah and David (Erin); his great grandchildren: Wiley, Andrew and Tyrion; as well as many relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his wife, Nelle and his second beloved wife Elizabeth. Born in the Netherlands, Jelle always held on to his Dutch heritage, even though he called Canada home. His fondness for Dutch food was well known. As a faithful Christian, he enjoyed serving people through his strength as a salesman. When delivering Dutch delicacies, he always took time to give snoopjes (candy) to the children who ran to his van. In his store, the Dutch Shop, he would show the same hospitality, which is now his legacy in Grimsby, Ontario. After becoming a realtor he made sure that the families he helped were in a home that would be perfect and affordable for them. In his final years he continued to have a strong faith, enjoying the old hymns and singing along. He was proud of his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, never being shy to say how much he loved them. He also dearly loved his wife, Marion who has brought so much joy in his life in the last seven years. A celebration of life will be held on April 12, 2025 at Immanuel Baptist Church, 605 Vine Street, St. Catharines at 12:00pm. Visitation to take place one hour prior at 11:00am. A light lunch will be served afterwards.

On-line tributes may be made at www.hulseandenglish.com.