Passed away peacefully with family by her side at the Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Wednesday November 8th, 2017 at the age of 85 years. Dearly beloved wife of 64 years to Gerhard “George” Vande Belt.
Loving mother of Karen Somers (late Wesley), David (Jacquie), and Brian (Gail). Cherished grandmother of Tanya McKelvey (Marc), Katie Foote (Raymond), Megan Somers (James Hie), and Cassandra Pritchett (Scott). Great grandmother of Madison, Logan, Emma, David, and Ivy. Dear sister of Reg Sparkman (Cathy) and predeceased by Ricky (Rosemary). Visitation will be held at COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL 1587 Highway #2, Courtice (905-721-1234) on Friday November 17th, 2017 from 10 am until time of Celebration of Life service in the chapel at 11 am.