Cornelius Bestebreur

Obituary Cornelius Bestebreur It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing, of our beloved husband and brother, Cornelius Bestebreur. Born February 12, 1930, in Geervliet, Zuid Holland, Netherlands, the oldest child of Marie and Floris Bestebreur. Loving husband to Jane den Hoed, married on May 12, 1995. Cornie passed away at Sunnyside Community Hospital on January 17, 2017. Cornie was a carpenter and he attended Trade School in Oud-Beijerland, Zuid Holland. He immigrated to Montana at 19 years of age, in 1950. Was drafted into the Army and served from 1954-1956, stationed in Germany.Sunnyside has been his home since 1956. In 1958, Cornie and his brother Chris began working in construction together. After retirement he tended his grape vineyards. Predeceased by parents Marie and Floris Bestebreur and younger brother Leendert Bestebreur. He is survived by his wife Jane, brother Chris (Ethel) Bestebreur, sisters Jennie (Len) van Oort, Lena van Hoepen, Coba (Bill) Goudzwaard, and Maria (Henry) Schut. As well as numerous nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. He will be sorely missed. A loving caring husband to Jane. A wonderful brother and uncle. Cornie was a true gentleman, respectful, considerate, with a listening ear, a kind heart and always a quick smile. Viewing and visitation will be held 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Monday January 23 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside. Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Tuesday January 24 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside followed by graveside services at Lower Valley Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Sunnyside. A reception will be held after graveside services at the Netherlands Reformed Congregation Church 1505 Grant Ave, Sunnyside WA. Condolences can be sent to www.valleyhillsfh.com Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside is in care of all arrangements. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Cornelius Bestebreur, please visit our flower store.