After a 2-year battle with ovarian cancer and a lifelong battle with mental illness, the Lord took to Himself his daughter Anna Christina (Ans) DeWeerdt in the early hours of Thursday Oct. 29, 2020. She is remembered by her husband of 41 years, Henk, as well her daughter Christa (Maurits) and son Eric.
She was pre-deceased by her mother Annie (1980) and father Ben (2001) as well as by her brothers Douwe Jan (2010) and Chris (2013). She is survived by her brothers Frans and Bert (Janet).
Anna was born on February 19, 1952 in Amsterdam the Netherlands. Following her school years, Anna held a number of administrative jobs; first for a pharmaceutical company and later at a bank. During this time Anna also enjoyed traveling to several countries, and was often joined by her older brother Frans.
In April 1979 she immigrated to Canada (Coaldale, Alta.) and in August she was joined by her fiance Henk. Henk and Anna were married in October of that year. Coaldale was short lived however as they moved to Abbotsford BC six months later. They welcomed their daughter Christa in 1983 (born in Abbotsford) and their son Eric in 1987 (born in Fergus Ontario).
Throughout her life Anna enjoyed playing her classical guitar, volunteering, taking care of the family pets and attending bible study. Notwithstanding her difficulties she was a dedicated wife and mother, who loved the Lord above all else.
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