Maria Johanna Martina Granneman Evers

It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of their beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend Maria Evers. Maria passed away peacefully at West Coast General Hospital on

October 7th, 2015.

Maria is predeceased by her husband Bastian (Bas) Evers, her son Herman Giele, as well as all of her brothers and sisters. Our grieving hearts area lightened with the knowledge that she is reunited with them.

Left to mourn are her children Benno (Sandra) and Rob (Marcie), daughter-in-law Maria, grandchildren: Richard (Haley), Marcel, Mitchell, Matthew, Michael (Nadine) and Wendy (Joeri); great grandchildren Alissa, Aiden and Emma; as well as extended family Martje (Hein and their children Rick, Martine, Miranda), and many friends..

Maria was born in 1931 to Herman and Martina Granneman in Sassenheim, Netherlands. She lived in the Netherlands until 1974 when she and her family immigrated to the Alberni Valley. She called Port Alberni her home until her passing at the age of 83. Her joys in life were her family, camping with friends, spending time at the beach, tending to her flower gardens and enjoying many of life’s celebrations.

A Viewing will be held from 7:00pm to 8:30pm, Friday, October 9, 2015 at the Chapel of Memories Funeral Home, 4005 6th Avenue, Port Alberni. The Funeral Service will be 2:00pm Saturday, October 10, 2015 at Chapel of Memories Funeral Home with Fred Massey officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Maria’s memory to the Ty Watson Foundation, 3099 3rd Avenue, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 2A5. Condolences and memories may be offered to the family at www.chapelofmemories.ca