Bia Maria Hendrika Van Schaik

Bia (Oma) was born in Baambrugge, Netherlands, on October 1st, 1933. She was the oldest of 3 children. Bia passed on October 28, 2026. Bia was predeceased by her husband, John. She was looking forward to seeing him and to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

Bia married the love of her life, John, in August 1952. They immigrated to Canada in February 1953 and settled in Cape Breton, N.S. They had their first two children, John and Kathy and then moved back to Holland for 7 years. Their daughter, Marian, was born in Holland.

In October 1965, Bia and John moved back to Canada and settled in Southern Ontario where they became Canadian citizens. Bia was a homemaker and loved to help her husband on the farm. After John’s retirement, they moved to Chilliwack where they resided for over 30 years. Bia loved to visit and chat with all her friends in the Chilliwack area.

Bia is survived by her children, John (Joan), Kathy (Arnold) and Marian (Rick), 18 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, her caring sister, Gerrie, brothers and sisters in law and many nephews and nieces who reside in the Netherlands.

Bia remained living in her apartment on Edward St. until the last two months when she entered extended care at Cottage and Worthington Pavilion in Abbotsford.