Gijsbertus Koolemans Beynen Obituary
The passing of Gijsbertus Koolemans Beynen (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 29, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor Gijsbertus' memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that his spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.
He is survived by: his wife Patricia; his children, Johanna, Margaret, Alexander, Sophia and Andrew; his stepdaughter Elisabeth; and his sister Froukje Koolemans-Beynen, MD. He is also survived by fifteen grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 14th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Germantown Mennonite Church (21 W Washington Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19144).
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to World Central Kitchen in memory of Bert's lifelong compassion for those struggling with food insufficiencies. https://donate.wck.org*f56kjd*_gcl_au*MTI4ODMzNjI2Ni4xNzY5ODcwMDk3*_ga*MTY1MDAyNDIwMC4xNzY5ODcwMDk3*_ga_5WKVY8503C*czE3Njk4NzAwOTYkbzEkZzAkdDE3Njk4NzAwOTYkajYwJGwwJGgw.
