Longtime Sumas resident Margie Postma went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023. Margie is remembered for her strong faith, her devotion to her family, and helping anyone in need.
Margie was born on March 1, 1935, in Lynden to parents Dick and Maggie (Oordt) Biesheuvel. She attended Ebenezer Christian School. At an early age, she worked for her father at the Lynden Meat Company. Shortly after, Margie met Doede Postma and they were soon married. Together they had three sons and one daughter. Margie spent many hours helping on their Rock Road dairy farm in Sumas.
Over time Margie had several jobs: housekeeping for the Lynden Christian Health Care Center, planting flower plugs for VanWingerden Farms, and cleaning for Dentech and many area homes.
In 2017, Margie and Doede moved off the farm and into Lynden. After Doede’s passing in 2020, Margie settled in at Meadow Greens where she stayed until her death.
Margie was a member of the Sumas Christian Reform Church for over 62 years. She loved to cook and always made sure we never went hungry. Margie loved gardening, canning any kind of food, and taking care and loving all of her grand grandkids.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Doede Postma, brother, Rich Biesheuvel, and sister, Harriet “Bea” Vreugdenhil.
Margie is survived by her three sons, Rich (Jody), Ron (Sally) and Dodge (Susan); one daughter, Pam (John) Bromley; 17 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and her sister, Ruth Likkel.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Light House Mission Ministries, PO Box 548, Bellingham WA 98227.
A graveside committal will be at Sumas Cemetery on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, beginning at 10 a.m., followed by an 11 a.m. memorial service at Sumas Christian Reform Church, Sumas. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
