Released from months of courageously struggling with cancer, and now brought into the eternal presence of her Saviour, Jesus Christ, whom she dearly loved; Jennie Piersma Van Berkel passed away at Pleasant Manor in Virgil. Predeceased by her husband John Van Berkel (2003). She was 93 years of age. She will be missed by her children: Alice, Sam (Laurie), Pete (Rita), John (Angie), Janet (Richard) Counsell, and Joyce (Craig) Collison. Jennie had 21 grandchildren and 56 great-grandchildren. She was also predeceased by her parents and four siblings. She leaves behind two sisters in law in Holland.
A private interment for the family will take place at Niagara Lakeshore Cemetery. A public Celebration of Jennie’s life will be held at Covenant Christian Reformed Church, 278 Parnell Rd. St. Catharines on Friday, June 9, 2023 at 2 p.m; followed by a time of fellowship and sharing with her family. If desired, memorial donations made to the Beacon Christian School would be appreciated by the family. Online tributes may be made at www.hulseandenglish.com.