Mr. Reyer Cornelis ‘Cor’ Bruin of Red Deer, Alberta, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Thursday, July 9, 2015 at the age of 94 years. Cor was born on April 17, 1921 at Rotterdam, Holland, where he met and married his wife, Ariea. Cor and Ariea, along with their two young children, Herman and Anne moved to Edmonton, Alberta in 1957. The family then moved to Red Deer in 1962. Cor and Ariea were the founders of Bruin’s Plumbing and Heating Ltd.; which they started in March of 1965, leaving a lasting legacy that has now surpassed fifty years. Cor worked in the family plumbing business until retiring in 1988. Cor’s favorite times were spent playing sports, traveling, fishing, he had a deep passion for playing the piano, and spending time playing his computer games. He enjoyed the special occasions that gathered his large family together. Cor leaves to mourn his loss, his two children, Herman (Christine) and Anne Pisesky, his six grandchildren; Corinna (Roger), Troy (Diane), Marty (Catherine), Rebecca (Chuck), Shayne (Gail) and Cindy (Jesse) and his 19 great grandchildren; Amanda (Steve), Rachelle (Nathan), Cassandra (Chris), Kandace (Joey), Kristen (Matt), Ryan, Logan, Jeff (Nikki), Brodie (Casandra), Colby, Morgann (Nick), Nolan, Kenisha, Layton, Caridee, Jessy, Austyn, Shayna, Andrea and eight great great grandchildren; Madyson, Saydie, Thomas, Hunter, Juliana, Damon, Kolton and Charlotte. Cor was predeceased by his wife, Ariea, daughter-in-law, Carol, granddaughter, Heidi, grandson, Cameron and a son-in-law, George. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 – 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer, Alberta on Sunday, July 12, 2015 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. A Celebration of Cor’s Life will be held at First Christian Reformed Church, 16 McVicar Street, Red Deer, Alberta on Monday, July 13, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Josh Friend officiating. A Private Family Interment will take place. At the family’s request, in lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations in Cor’s honor would be appreciated; and may be made directly to the Canadian Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.ca. Arrangements in care of Sonya Henderson, Funeral Director at Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 – 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040.