Fenje Kobes

Born in Enumatil, Netherlands, Mom was the sixth of Jan and Grietje Poll's eight children. She completed her education at the end of grade 8 and began working as a housekeeper for a grocer and farming family in Oostwold. Later, she moved to Groningen, where she continued working as a housekeeper for a family before moving to Canada.

Mom, accompanied by her sister Ann and a friend, embarked on a journey to Canada aboard the "SS Groote Beer." After arriving, they took a train to Abbotsford, B.C., making a stop in Winnipeg, where they missed their train but eventually caught up by taking a taxi to the next stop.

In Canada, Mom continued working as a housekeeper and eventually met and married Klaas Kobes in June 1960. They lived in Surrey, Langley, and Abbotsford and were blessed with four children, thirteen grandchildren, and fourteen great-grandchildren.

Spending time with her family was Mom's greatest joy. She cherished family dinners and gatherings, often travelling to Calgary or Winnipeg to visit her loved ones. Mom had a talent for knitting blankets and little bears, which she lovingly crafted for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to this, she enjoyed cross-stitch and nurturing her flowers and garden.

Mom was a woman of faith who loved the Lord. She ran the spiritual race that God had set before her, looking to her Savior Jesus, the founder and perfecter of her faith.

Margaret & John Hoogerdijk and their children, Reuben & Harleigh Hoogerdijk – Viktor, Silas, Christina & Sheldon Slaa – Paisley, Cassidy, Ceanna, Brynn, Matthew & Victoria Hoogerdijk – Quinn, Kayce, Miriam Hoogerdijk

Jake and Cheryl Kobes and their children, Ashley & Aren Dieno – Logan, Carter, Lyle Kobes & Grace Browne

Archie (John) & Diana Kobes and their children, David & Kristina Kobes – Elijah, Louise, Dorothy,

Kevin & Anna Kobes – Nora, Raymond Kobes, Colin & Veronica Jansen

Clarence & Kelli Kobes – Elias, Fei, Joshua