May 12, 1937-January 2, 2026
On May 12, 1937, Siemon (Simon) was born to Siemon and Janna Pols in Hofddorp, Nehterlands. He was the 10th child of 12. He was the new brother to Cor+, Johanna+, Jerry+, Maartje+, Jan+ Fem+ , Barend+, Arie+ , and later Wim, Gert, and other. Siem was born and raised in Hofddorp, Netherlands. Siem lived on a small farm and stayed there until 1956. In April of 1956, he immigrated to Canada. He spent a year or so in Trenton, Ontario and then moved to Whitby, Ontario.
This started a new chapter in Simon’s (Siem’s) life. One day, in the fall of 1959, while having supper with Hendrike and Willem Smit, friends from church, He met a young woman named Lutske (Loes) Snijder, a sister of Hendrike. This was the beginning of a relationship that blossomed into marriage and a lifelong partner.
Simon and Loes got married on August 26, 1961. It was a hot and humid day and we as children heard on numerous occasions how the soup for their wedding spoiled from the heat. Nonetheless, that did not spoil the day they committed their lives to each other, and God’s plan for their lives would move forward.
During their married years they moved around in the Oshawa, Bowmanville, and Newcastle areas. While Simon and Loes lived in that area, they were blessed with five children, Simon, Ron, Heleen, Andrew, and Anita. Dad worked as a mason and Mom as a devoted stay at home mother. In September of 1977, Simon and Loes decided to move to Wainfleet, Ontario to farm. After selling the farm and a few career changes, Simon decided to start a poultry equipment business with his sons in the beginning of 1987. Through God’s grace and guidance, Pols Enterprises thrived through hard workand dedication and is still going today.
Through the years, they saw their children grow and get married. Loes and Simon experienced many blessings along with heartache. Through the good and lean
times Simon found time serve those around him and gave to the causes that were dear to him, knowing the Lord always provides. Simon’s journey was about providing for his family, serving others and more importantly glorifying God in all things.
Mom (Loes) passed away to be with her Saviour on November 21, 2020.
They witnessed the growth of their family:
– Simon and Rose, Nicholas (Celeste) and Jordan (Becca)
– Ron and Rose (Debbie+ 2012), Rachel (Taylor), Mike (Alissa), and Staci
– Heleen, Matthew (Sarah), (Mark+ 1993) Luke (Melissa), Hannah, Noah, Hope, and Levi
– Andrew and Cheryl, Donavan (Katie), Gavyn (Grace), Owen (Heather), and Sheldon (Nessie)
– (Anita+ 1995) Ken and Dana, Joshua (Allison), Caleb (Sylvia), Jake (Kristen), (Daniel+ 2019), Nate (Janelle), Kendra, and Benjamin
And 28 great grandchildren
In the evening hours of January 2, 2026, the Lord took unto Himself our wonderful Dad and Opa. We thank the Lord for his life and his witness of God’s grace. He is now free of pain and in the presence of unspeakable joy and grace. Maranatha!
“Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go and will bring back to this land; for I will not leave you until I have done what I have spoken to you.” Genesis 28:15
Simon’s family will welcome guests on Friday, January 9, 2026 at Wellandport United Reformed Church, 74082 Wellandport Road, Wellandport, ON L0R 2J0 from 5pm-8pm. A Funeral Service will take place on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11am at Wellandport URC.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heritage Christian School.
Pallbearers: Nicholas Pols, Mike Pols, Matthew Fokkens, Donavan Pols, Joshua Huizinga, and Nate Huizinga.
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