

“I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved”
Psalm 16:8
It is with great sadness that Nelly’s husband Ted after 64 years of marriage and her children would like to announce that Nelly passed on in the early hours of March 4, 2015 at the age of 90 years. Nelly was born in Zevenhuizen in the Netherlands on Feb. 17, 1925. Nelly and Ted were married on January 25, 1951 and then set sail for Canada six weeks thereafter in order to begin their married life in Alberta. After 5 years in the rural area surrounding Lethbridge Alberta, they moved to Chilliwack, B.C. with their three oldest children where they made their home till the present time.
Nelly was the quiet center of her family who always put the needs of her husband and family before her own. She was also known for her sweet smile and dedicated care of her extended family. She will be missed immensely by all who know her.
Nelly is survived by her husband Ted; her son Andy (Linda); daughters Emily (Neil) Hilliard, Connie Stam, Rita (John) Arnoldussen and Joanne (Art) Den Bok; 18 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren; three brothers in the Netherlands: Wim, Koos(Lenie) and Cor; 6 brothers-in-law and 9 sisters-in-law: Clara Stam, Corrie Boesterd, Ada (Bob) Davis, Corrie (John) Stoutjesdyk, Jackie Stam, Bert (Jan) Stam, Karel (Mary) Stam, John (Arlene) Stam and Alice (George) Eckhardt; and many nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by her parents; baby daughter Nelly Tony; by 6 brothers and a sister; and by 5 brothers-in-law and 8 sisters-in-law.
Our heartfelt thanks goes to her sister-in-law Mary Stam for her dedicated friendship with Nelly and her help during the years of declining health. A sincere thank-you also to the Bradley Center staff for their loving care of Nelly for the 3 ½ months she spent with them.
A funeral service will be held for Nelly on March 10, 2015 at 10:00am at the Bethel Netherlands Reformed Congregation located on Broadway Ave. in Chilliwack. In lieu of flowers, friends may consider a donation to Timothy Christian School.
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