Name: Oak Hill Funeral Home
Address: San Jose, CA

Op visite altijd een keer eten in The Clubhouse.

In Nederland op bezoek bij Ron in Berkel en Rodenrijs in 2008.

Altijd eten bij PFChang als ik op visite was.

Samen voor de prachtige struik met bloemen bij de deur van het huis in “The Villages”.

2007 een rondje Pebble Beach Golfcourse maar eerst koffie op het terras van het Clubhouse.

Miep, my Oma, was always a light in my life. She was so kind, sweet, and patient with all of her grandchildren. She would have done anything for us, and bringing the family together for holidays, trips, or visits, made her endlessly happy. 

I don't know that I'll ever meet a couple quite as perfectly matched as her and my Opa. They complemented each other so well. They made one another laugh, they never seemed to have a thing to fight about, they enjoyed the same hobbies, they loved their life together, they were proud people, and they were the cornerstone of our family. So many of the values I have and the way I see the world comes from them. I owe so much of my happy childhood to the two of them. I have strong memories of juicing oranges in Almaden, opening presents on their carpeted floor, running around their home like it was my own, getting to know their pigeons, talking with Oma about her experiences as a child and an immigrant, eating her famed Salmon hors d'oeuvres, stealing peanut M&Ms from their bowl, golfing in their living room, playing them their favorite music in Sunriver, and so much more.

I know it brought Oma joy to spend eternity with Opa and now she will. She will always be deeply treasured in this family. Love Joey.

Miep 80 jaar met hele familie lopend over de Golden Gate Bridge

Miep, altijd verzorgd en prachtig gekleed. 🥰

OBITUARY  

                                                     Miep B. Sturrus
                                       Nov 12, 1932 – Sept 7, 2026

 Marie “Miep” Bol was born in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, the second of four children. In 1954, she married Hendrik "Hank" Arie Sturrus, whom she loved deeply throughout their marriage. In 1957, they moved to San Jose, California, to begin their life in the United States. They had two daughters, Sandy and Nanette. 

As equal partners, Miep and Hank started a drapery business, Foothill Draperies, where they made and sold custom European sheers, drapes and valances. Their business grew to four locations throughout Santa Clara County and lasted for ~35 years. 

They raised their family in Almaden Valley and were charter members of Almaden Golf and Country Club, where they enjoyed many years of golfing and socializing.
In 2006, Miep and Hank moved to The Villages community in San Jose. After Hank passed away in 2021, Miep moved to Los Altos in 2023.

Miep was proud of her family and took great joy in watching her children and grandchildren grow. She is survived by her daughters, Sandy (David) Parker and Nanette (Thomas) Malgesini; her six grandchildren: Nicholas Parker, Joey Malgesini, Noah Parker, Alexis Malgesini, Tristan May, and Johanna Flowers; her great-granddaughter, Daphne Parker, and her brother, Hans Bol.

Miep loved dancing with Hank, playing card games, gardening - especially tending to her flowers - and creating a beautiful home where she enjoyed entertaining friends and family. Those who knew her will remember her strength, kindness and love. Miep passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Los Altos, California.

OBITUARY

Miep B Sturrus

November 12, 1932 – September 7, 2026

Oak Hill Funeral Home & Memorial Park

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