ST. MARY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: SMOORENBURG, FRANK A. 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Iberts Mortuary, Inc. Franklin, LA 70538

Died: Friday, February 10, 2012

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SMOORENBURG, FRANK A. 
June 26, 1923 - February 10, 2012 

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A Mass of Christian burial will be held Monday, February 13, 2012, at 10:00 AM 
at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Patterson for Mr. Frank A. Smoorenburg, 88, a 
native of the Netherlands and a resident of Patterson for the past 50 years, 
who passed away Friday, February 10, 2012, at 7:30 AM at his home. 
Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery. 
Father Donavan Labbe' will officiate the services.

Following WWII, Frank joined the Merchant Marines for 5 years and enjoyed 
sailing the world's oceans and seas, visiting many foreign lands.  His family 
moved to the south of Holland where he met Louise.  After choosing to become 
engaged, he changed his profession to working in the Dutch coal mines for 7 
years in order to remain close to his new growing family.  With 4 children, 
together they decided to immigrate to the U.S. in 1958, first settling in 
Morgan City, LA.  After having 3 more children, they permanently settled in 
Patterson, LA.

Frank worked for and retired from Cameron Iron Works in 1984.  He worked 
diligently with Boy Scout Troop 41 during the late 1960's and early 1970's.  He 
also served on the Wedell-Williams Aviation Museum Board due to his love of 
airplanes and flying.  He enjoyed numerous hobbies during his retirement, which 
he shared with his many friends over the years.

The family would like to extend special thanks to Mrs. Theresa LaGrange, Dr. 
Lam, Bayou Home Health Care and St. Joseph's Hospice for their care and 
compassion.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Louise Boumans Smoorenburg of 
Patterson; six children, Joseph (Joey) Smoorenburg and his wife Laura of 
Mandeville, Johnny Smoorenburg and his wife Cathy of Aurora, CO, Alice Rauch 
and her husband Phil of Avondale, Cheerey Ferriss and her husband Ronnie of 
Ocean Springs, MS, Mary Lou Brady of Patterson, and Frank A. Smoorenburg, Jr. 
and his wife Jolene of Patterson; 13 grandchildren, Chantal, Tess, Brian, 
Bailey, Eric, Marc, Lucia, Angie, Mia, Amy, Christina, Ethan, and Nicole; and 
five great grandchildren, Holland, Issie, Reid, Ryan, and Beau.

He was preceded in death by one son, Nico Smoorenburg; his parents, Hendricus 
Frans Smoorenburg and Elisabeth Johanna van der Linden Smoorenburg; and seven 
siblings, Henk, Gus, Gerard, Elizabeth, Ria, Yvonne, and Anthony.

A gathering of family and friends will be held Sunday at Ibert's Mortuary in 
Patterson from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM, with the rosary being prayed at 7:00 PM. 
Visiting will resume Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church at 8:00 AM until Mass 
time at 10:00 AM.

Memorial contributions may be made to the ALS Association, Development 
Department, 27001 Agoura Road, Suite 250, Calabasas Hills, CA 91301, 
www.alsa.org, or to St. Joseph Hospice Foundation, 17732 Highland Road, Suite 
G, Box 241, Baton Rouge, La. 70810, (225) 978-2756, 
www.stjosephhospicefoundation.org.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert's Mortuary, Inc., 1111 Lia St., 
Patterson, LA

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