Willem Steyn and Family

It is with the heaviest of heart that I write these words for Willie, Illse, Hendrik and my husband Conrad.

Willem who just had his 34th birthday was living his best life in Costa Rica. He had moved there about 3 1/2 months ago to restore a vacation villa for an elderly couple. The couple were missionaries and the husband was a retired pastor who took an immediate liking to Willem and took him under his wing and helped him find his way back to God.

Willem worked hard by day completing tasks around the villa and then spent his evenings visiting with friends he made there while learning Spanish and enjoying the beaches, water, wildlife and sunshine.

Friday morning, Willem asked the retired pastor to baptize him again, and he gave his life once again, to God. With joy on his face and a fullness in his heart, he went about his evening rituals of picking up his friend, bound by a wheelchair, and taking him to watch the sunrise. This was something they often did together, Willem not wanting him to cross the busy street without company, would push his wheelchair to safety.

Sadly, on the morning of Saturday May 4th, a drunk driver struck the pair and killed them on impact.

Willem left us all with fond memories and we will miss him terribly. We are sad that he is gone but rejoice because he's with the Lord.

Thank you for praying for Willie, Illse, Conrad, Hendrick, family and friends while they go through this extremely difficult time. Madine Scheeres and I would like to help Willems family though this hard time. Any donation would be greatly appreciated. Thank you