Bethany Joy Oosterhof

It is with profound sadness and loss the we announce the passing on to glory of our dear daughter Bethany Joy Oosterhof.  Bethany was born on April the 5 ( as she liked to say) 1995. She passed away in the early hours of December 26 likely due to SUDIEP. Sudden unexplainable death in Epilepsy.

BJ was the sister of Courtney ( Eric) , Amanda ( Constantine) and Garrison ( Adelaide) and a reluctant Aunt to 6 amazing nephews and one niece. She was always keeping an eye on them and her stuffed animals as she cherished them too.  Bethany lived her life to the fullest and adored her community of friends and caregivers at Community Living Day programs. She always absolutely loved Wednesday’s at H'art Studio . Our family want to say thanks to all the amazing staff and caregivers in her life.

Bethany loved her ‘job’ at BFM Mission Store. She walked in that back door every time like she owned the place and we were thrilled to hear the stories of camaraderie and fun had by her coworkers. Bethany was definitely the apple of our eye as she lived her life with us and all the adventures that we could manage. She was an amazing traveller and companion. 

Bethany was adored by a huge number of aunts and uncles and a gazillion cousins.  Bethany was adored and supported by amazing Opas and Omas on both side of our family and she was obviously welcomed into heaven by the Lord and Opa and Oma O right behind Him.

As her parents, Bethany’s passing has caught us completely off guard and our hearts are broken and yet we know…

‘Because He lives we can face tomorrow, because He holds the future, life is worth the living’

Gary and Corina

Friends and family will be received at the Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church (3876 Harrowsmith Rd., Harrowsmith, ON) on Thursday, January 1, 2026 between the hours of 1 pm - 3 pm and 6 pm - 8 pm.  A funeral service for Bethany will be held on Friday, January 2, 2026 at 11 a.m. at the Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church.  A reception will follow, all are welcome.

For those wishing;  memorial donations can be made in memory for Bethany to 1 of the below 3 choices. 

To give to Wilton Church using an e-transfer from your bank or other financial institution, please use the email address below. The funds will be deposited directly into the church bank account.

wiltonchurchgiving@gmail.com

Please put your name and address in the comments the first time you use e-transfer so we know where to send the tax receipt.
Cheques and money orders can be mailed to the postal address above.
Thank you, and may God richly bless you.

For Epilepsy South Eastern Ontario - https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/6723

For H’art Centre - https://cfka.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1215

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