William Roorda Obituary (2008)

Bill "Dutch" Roorda Brigham City -Bill "Dutch" Roorda , 74, passed away peacefully at his home of ALS with his family at his side. He has gone to a better place where he is free from pain and now he is with family who preceded him in death. Even though he is gone his memory will live on in our hearts. His loving kind spirit will see all us through this time of loss. Bill was born on August 26, 1934 in Bolsward Friesland Holland. Bill was a veteran for the Royal Dutch Army, of which he served honorably. On May 12, 1958 he married Ina Gerritsma in Holland. They were married together for over 50 years. Bill and Ina immigrated to the United States in 1961. Bill was proud to become a United States Citizen in 1968. He was a member of the Catholic Church. Bill loved fishing, hunting, and working on clocks. He enjoyed spending his last ten winters with his wife, Ina, in Arizona. Surviving are his wife, Ina, his two sons: John (Cazandra) Roorda and Mike (Sherri) Roorda, all of Brigham City, 4 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He is also survived by six sisters and one brother of Holland. Preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers. A special thank you is extended to Alpine Hospice for the loving care that Bill received. Bill requested cremation with private gravesides services at the Crystal Cathedral Memorial Garden Cemetery in California. Funeral HomeMyers Mortuary of Brigham City 205 South 100 East Brigham City, UT 84302