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Frank A. Smoorenburg

Frank A. Smoorenburg

  • June 26, 1923 - February 10, 2012
  • Patterson, Louisiana
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“mary lou you were my friend. I know the hurt you are feeling. look up nikki metrejean@gmail and its me nunu ! sorry bout your dad. friends need to...Read More » ”
1 of 20 | Posted by: nancy newby - asheville, NC

“Dear Frankie and Jolene, I just found out about Frankie's father passing away and wanted to extend my sincerest sympathy to you and your family. I...Read More » ”
2 of 20 | Posted by: Helen J. Johnson - Ocala, FL

“I will always remember Frank Fondy as he taught we so much in my early years at Cameron. He was a good man and i know he will be missed. God Bless...Read More » ”
3 of 20 | Posted by: Nolan Roberts - The Woodlands, TX

“Dear Smoorenburg family, I just read Mr Frank's obituary in the newspaper. My thouhts and prayers are with you all. I wish I could have made...Read More » ”
4 of 20 | Posted by: Chip Morella - Berwick, LA

“Zat er even vol van,moeilijk hoor nu alle 8 kinders en opa en oma er niet meer zijn. En MEMORY mijn God zijn er zo veel. Allereerst al jou verhalen...Read More » ”
5 of 20 | Posted by: marion smoorenburg - nicht

“I don't ever remember seeing Mr. Frank when he didn't have a smile on his face. We grew up just a couple of streets over from the Smoorenburgs, Joey...Read More » ”
6 of 20 | Posted by: Patricia Smith Tieperman - AR

“Lieve Oom Frans Voor mij zo'n bijzondere Oom..lIef behulpzaam met veel belangstelling voor ieder omzich heen voor Zijn kinderen ,kleinkinderen...Read More » ”
7 of 20 | Posted by: Marion van der Linden Smoorenburg en Jan van der Linden

“Words cannot express my sadness in the loss of this dear friend. I am so thankful for the many hours we spent together camping with the Boy Scouts...Read More » ”
8 of 20 | Posted by: Wayne Bernard - Morgan City,, LA

“I ran into Mr. Frank some years back at the supermarket. We struck up a conversation during which he told me that it was his birthday that day. (I...Read More » ”
9 of 20 | Posted by: Felix Olivier - Patterson, LA

“I am so sorry to hear about his passing. I never meet him but I work with his son Joey. Joey is a great person, a caring person, someone I proud to...Read More » ”
10 of 20 | Posted by: Bernard Regel - Covington, LA

“Thought I did not know Mr. Frank personally I do some of his children and have many wonderful stories about him. I know that he will be truly missed...Read More » ”
11 of 20 | Posted by: Tara Daves LaRocca - Morgan City, LA

“Mr. Frank was a wonderfull man. I was fortunate enough to know him growing up and spending time at their house. The whole Smoorenburg family will be...Read More » ”
12 of 20 | Posted by: Greg Boyles - Patterson, LA

“Beste oom Frans, het was een voorrecht je gekend te hebben. Ik herrinner me uit het verleden de bezoekjes aan Nederland, samen met tante Wies met...Read More » ”
13 of 20 | Posted by: Jos Seegers - petekind

“Lieve tante Wies en kids, Ik zie ome Frans en tante Wies nog bij papa en Ans in de tuin zitten. Ome Frans was altijd belangstellend in hoe het met...Read More » ”
14 of 20 | Posted by: Bea - Helmond, The Netherlands

“I was saddened to hear of Mr. Frank's passing. I so enjoyed listening to all his stories when he came to Fournets Pharmacy. I will have so many fond...Read More » ”
15 of 20 | Posted by: Tammy Himel - Franklin, LA

“Ome Frans Op latere leeftijd heb ik je pas leren kennen een keer in Amerika en later ook een paar keer hier in Nederland. Maar ik kon je...Read More » ”
16 of 20 | Posted by: Ruud Smoorenburg

“Words don't come easy for me and I don't think I can find the words to express my feelings. I will always remember Oom Frans as a person that was...Read More » ”
17 of 20 | Posted by: Astrid Smoorenburg Johnson - OR

“We were so sad to hear about Mr. Smoorenburg. He was such a nice man. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Bill and NIna Harris ”
18 of 20 | Posted by: Nina Morella Harris - Patterson, LA

“There are 2 things at this time that stand out to me that show the testament of our dad’s love for his children. One is more personal – 35-36...Read More » ”
19 of 20 | Posted by: Alice - Avondale, LA - Daughter

“Een Oom om lief te hebben. Een om nooit te vergeten. De beste maatjes met zijn broertje mijn vader. Een top vader voor zijn kinderen. En een...Read More » ”
20 of 20 | Posted by: Marion en Nancy - Amstelveen


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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.

To view the online obituary and memory book please visit www.iberts.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert's Mortuary, Inc., 1111 Lia St., Patterson, LA, (985)-395-7873.