Our Mom and Oma was born in Alkmaar in 1932, immigrated to Canada and married Ted in 1954. They lived in the Okanagan, had five children and eventually made their way to Prince George in 1967. In March 1969, they moved to their Buckhorn Road property and began the greenhouses shortly thereafter.
Mom and Dad grew their business together for many years until Dad passed away in 1988. She decided to carry on and did so with strength and determination. She finally retired on paper but she would continue what she loved, helping customers and being out in her greenhouses.
Mom passed away on October 18, 2023 in Nanaimo. She leaves behind sons Gerry (Linda), Dick (Helen) and John; daughters Maria (Tim) and Angie (Warren); eleven grandchildren along with their spouses and twelve great grandchildren.
A Funeral Mass will be held on October 30, 2023 at 10:00 am at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Prince George, BC. Interment to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.
