Catherine Tolkamp

Catherine Tolkamp (Meyer) went to be with her Lord on December 27, 2022. Catharina Gerritdina, Jantina Meyer was born on August 5, 1937, in Meppel, The Netherlands. She immigrated to Canada early in the '50's & soon after moved to Prince George, B.C. with her mother. In Prince George she met and married Willem (Bill) Tolkamp on September 1, 1962 and raised three children.

Catherine was an active member of Prince George Christian Reformed Church, served with the local Crisis Pregnancy Center as well as worked alongside Willem in their small road construction company.

Together they enjoyed traveling, serving with Christian Reformed World Renew and spending time with their family. She was a prolific knitter and crocheter, blessing family with many hand-crafted creations.

In 2007, Willem & Catherine moved to Elim Village, in Surrey, B.C. to spend their retirement years and became members at Fleetwood CRC

She is survived by her husband Willem (Bill) of 60 years, sister Jane van Driesum, children John (Lourdes Rodrigo) Tolkamp, Susan (Mark) Brink, Rudy (Stacey) Tolkamp; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents Roelof & Susanna Meyer and her brother Carl Meyer. She leaves behind a community of family, friends and faith in Holland, Ontario, Prince George B.C., BC's lower mainland and Elim Village in Surrey BC.

A Funeral Service will be held Monday, January 23, 2023 at Fleetwood Christian Reformed Church in Surrey, B.C. at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Christian Reformed World Renew.