Gerrit Appel Obituary (1922

Gerrit Appel, 86 of Forest Grove, died July 21, 2009 at Tuality Hospital, in Hillsboro, Oregon. Gerrit was born in Waddinxveen, The Netherlands in 1922 and married the love of his life Johanna Ellerbroek on September 25, 1947. They moved to America in 1954 and lived in Portland, Cannon Beach and finally settled in Forest Grove. Gerrit was a skilled furniture maker and builder and built many of the fine homes and businesses in Cannon Beach during the 70's and 80's. In 1984 Gerrit retired to spend time doing what he loved. He loved camping and traveling but most of all, he loved his family. His wife of 50 years, Johanna; and his daughter Carla Adams of Tacoma, Washington; parents Jacob and Adriana of Waddinxveen, The Netherlands; and 5 brothers Jacob, Cor, Jaap, and Piet of Waddinxveen, The Netherlands; and brother Adrian of Ocean Park, Washington preceded him in death. His survivors include his daughter Mieke Appel of Forest Grove, Oregon, granddaughter Tonya Clark and great grandson Sebastian Clark of Tacoma, Washington, sister Sonja Keyzer of Zoetermeer, The Netherlands and brother Gerard Appel of Waddinxveen, The Netherlands and Barend Appel of Utrecht, The Netherlands. Remembrances: Lutheran Community Services NW