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AFKE DURKEE (HOOGLAND)
Born: Apr 11, 1951
Date of Passing: Jun 25, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryAFKE DURKEE (HOOGLAND) April 11, 1951 - June 25, 2013 Besides her husband Ralph Frederick Durkee, she is survived by her children Chad and Joel, Chad's girlfriend Nicole, and one special granddaughter Lilly. She is also survived and missed by her sister Hinke; her brothers Jan, Sy and Wietse and their families as well as many nieces and nephews. She will be remembered as a strong woman, mother and grandmother. Afke was a schoolteacher for 27 years. Teaching was her passion. She was a pillar of the community working on multiple school and community boards. The family gratefully acknowledges the kindness and care extended by the staff of the I.C.U. at the Health Sciences Centre and Victoria General Hospital. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Westworth United Church, 1750 Grosvenor Avenue at Lanark Street. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, Manitoba Division, 100 - 1465 Buffalo Place, Winnipeg, MB R3T 1L8 and are appreciated. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. Love you forever. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204-949-2200 neilbardalinc.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 29, 2013
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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Mrs. Durkee taught me...can't remember what class but I remember her. I went to Ryerson School for grades 4, 5, 6. She took the time to talk to us but when she addressed the class, she called the shots and was patient with me. I then became her paperboy for the Free Press. She was one of my favorite teachers and I'm sorry to know of her passing. I guess I'm several years late with my homework but you gave me the desire to learn and it stuck! That's a good teacher. You also had very cool and chic 70's glasses. Thank you again for the Christmas tip you gave me for delivering your paper. It was exactly what I wanted at the time. Not chocolates or nuts or candies but cash. You are an amazing teacher! - Posted by: Brad Lambert (Pupil) on: Apr 28, 2021
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Searching for family I found this message; The last time I saw her was just before she left Holland in 1953. - Posted by: Jan Hoogland (cousin) on: May 06, 2015
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I have many stories about Afke and our summers "camping" at the family farm in the valley. If the cows could only talk!! Hinke, thinking of you, Bev - Posted by: Bev Sievwright (Howard) (Friend) on: Jul 16, 2013
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How sad to lose such a vibrant and dedicated teacher. Afke was the grade 6 teacher at Ralph Maybank school where we worked together on class projects. I was the teacher-librarian and always marvelled at her energy level, and creativeness. She loved to teach and helped many children to reach their potential. I am certain Afke will be remembered by many who worked with her or were taught by her. - Posted by: Lillian Pavelick (fellow teacher) on: Jul 03, 2013
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So sorry to hear that Afke passed away. Have many fond memories of school bus days and was glad to catch up a little when her Mom was admitted to the local nursing home. She will be missed. - Posted by: Sandra (Howard ) Cavers (Friend) on: Jul 02, 2013
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It's a shame that you lose track of people that shared part of your life and only re-find them through an obituary. This is the second classmate this year. After years away, when I returned to Canada, I tried to find people from high school and university but it's been difficult. I wish Afke and I could have reconnected and had a cup of coffee and remembered the old days. Like the day I wrote two essays for Miss Purvis' class, one for me and one for Afke. When Miss Purvis read both out loud, it didn't connect that she was on to the fact that I had written both. That realisation came only many years later. I'm sure, as a teacher, Afke realised it sooner! - Posted by: Janice Handford (fellow student at TGCI) on: Jun 29, 2013
