Obituary for Pieter D. Buis
BUIS, Pieter D. –
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Pieter on Friday, May 20, 2022, at the St. Catharines General Hospital, at the age of 91. Beloved husband of Margaret for 69 years. Devoted father of Peter, Janine (Joe Macies) and Kevin (Jacqueline Oscvirk). Loved and cherished Opa of Dalton Thomson (Celina), Morgan Buis, Lexi Buis, Christopher Macies (Matthew LeBaron), Jasmine Macies (Austin Siegfried), Rebecca Macies, Keelan Buis, Aidan Buis, Dr. Erica Dowling (Steven), Dr. Alicia Mattia (Dr. Dan Segal) and John Mattia (Alicia). Great Opa of Elliott, Violet, Madison, Gray, Sam, Lev, Mackenzie, David and Isla. Dear brother of Trudy Ruiter, Vera DeLaat (John) and Adrian Buis (Connie). Brother-in-law of Elizabeth Buis-Gardin (Gino Gardin) and MaryLou Scholl. Predeceased by brothers Rev. John Buis, Cees Buis (Riek), Gerry Buis, Joseph Buis, sister Corrie Bakker (Jan), and brother-in-law Ted Ruiter. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Pieter and Margaret were married in Holland on May 19, 1953, and flew to Canada the next day. Four years later, they purchased Glenlake Orchards and settled in Niagara. Pieter was recognized by the Niagara North Federation of Agriculture for his lifetime achievement in farming. He served as chair of the Niagara Peninsula Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association. He worked on several committees for the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association and served as president of the Niagara North Federation of Agriculture and as a representative in Toronto at the Ontario Federation of Agriculture. He was a member of the Fresh Fruit Board, chair of the Ontario Tender Fruit Marketing Board, and served as a member of the farm credit appeal board. Pieter was an honorary member of the Ontario Institute of Professional Agrologists. After he retired from farming, he picked up golfing and winemaking. He was a lifetime member of the American Wine Society and won many awards over the years for his wine.
Pieter was also active in the community. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the St. Vincent de Paul parish choir. He coached in the Niagara Minor Hockey Association and participated on the Niagara Township Parks and Recreation Committee. He was instrumental in the amalgamation of the Niagara Township and Niagara-on-the-Lake. The family will receive friends at MORGAN FUNERAL HOME, 415 Regent St., Niagara-on-the-Lake, on Thursday, May 26, 2022, from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 73 Picton St. on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at 10 a.m. The rite of committal will follow in Niagara Lakeshore Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, those who wish may make a memorial donation to either Diabetes Canada or Operation Smile. Memories, photos, and condolences may be shared at www.morganfuneral.com
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Pieter on Friday, May 20, 2022, at the St. Catharines General Hospital, at the age of 91. Beloved husband of Margaret for 69 years. Devoted father of Peter, Janine (Joe Macies) and Kevin (Jacqueline Oscvirk). Loved and cherished Opa of Dalton Thomson (Celina), Morgan Buis, Lexi Buis, Christopher Macies (Matthew LeBaron), Jasmine Macies (Austin Siegfried), Rebecca Macies, Keelan Buis, Aidan Buis, Dr. Erica Dowling (Steven), Dr. Alicia Mattia (Dr. Dan Segal) and John Mattia (Alicia). Great Opa of Elliott, Violet, Madison, Gray, Sam, Lev, Mackenzie, David and Isla. Dear brother of Trudy Ruiter, Vera DeLaat (John) and Adrian Buis (Connie). Brother-in-law of Elizabeth Buis-Gardin (Gino Gardin) and MaryLou Scholl. Predeceased by brothers Rev. John Buis, Cees Buis (Riek), Gerry Buis, Joseph Buis, sister Corrie Bakker (Jan), and brother-in-law Ted Ruiter. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Pieter and Margaret were married in Holland on May 19, 1953, and flew to Canada the next day. Four years later, they purchased Glenlake Orchards and settled in Niagara. Pieter was recognized by the Niagara North Federation of Agriculture for his lifetime achievement in farming. He served as chair of the Niagara Peninsula Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association. He worked on several committees for the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association and served as president of the Niagara North Federation of Agriculture and as a representative in Toronto at the Ontario Federation of Agriculture. He was a member of the Fresh Fruit Board, chair of the Ontario Tender Fruit Marketing Board, and served as a member of the farm credit appeal board. Pieter was an honorary member of the Ontario Institute of Professional Agrologists. After he retired from farming, he picked up golfing and winemaking. He was a lifetime member of the American Wine Society and won many awards over the years for his wine.
Pieter was also active in the community. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the St. Vincent de Paul parish choir. He coached in the Niagara Minor Hockey Association and participated on the Niagara Township Parks and Recreation Committee. He was instrumental in the amalgamation of the Niagara Township and Niagara-on-the-Lake. The family will receive friends at MORGAN FUNERAL HOME, 415 Regent St., Niagara-on-the-Lake, on Thursday, May 26, 2022, from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 73 Picton St. on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at 10 a.m. The rite of committal will follow in Niagara Lakeshore Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, those who wish may make a memorial donation to either Diabetes Canada or Operation Smile. Memories, photos, and condolences may be shared at www.morganfuneral.com