Hey Oma, it’s Kyle. The days were counting down and all we could do was worry about your health and safety. But since the time has come and your beautiful soul has went to join the other angels, I feel it’s a good time to say everything I’ve been wanting to tell you. You were the most amazing grandmother I could have ever asked for. I would hold your arm around Costco while you talked to me about everything that crossed your mind. You’d go on about me getting a girl and in hopes I would treat her just like how I cared about you. You’d always tell me I was a very special boomer with a beautiful voice and potential she couldn’t believe even though I knew I sounded like a bunch of sick seals attempting the national anthem. You always knew how to make me smile and I can never thank you enough. Wether it was your big caring heart or it was the random calls that lasted hours on end. I’ll never forget the memories we made with everyone or just you and I. I will always love you and you’ll never leave the place you have in my heart. Fly high Oma, I miss you so much.

Dina ( Mum ) I was blessed to meet your Daughter Darlene 34 Years ago. I had an ego bigger than life and I said things that today I regret saying. But you forgave me and allowed me to marry your daughter anyways.

You have always been there for us in so many ways. You welcomed me into the family with open arms . And I was blessed with having a 2nd Mum and Dad which I felt right at home saying. Calling you Mum felt totally right and you disciplined me like I was one of your kids. You will always be in my heart, I will never forget you. Love you forever. Your number 4 Son. Wayne (Yahoo) xoxoxo

Oma had the skin of a goddess and dressed like she was one. I may not have always agreed with what she said when I was young, however I have a deep respect for her determination as an immigrant to live a good life. She said to me she was going to come to my high school graduation “Through Hell or High Waters.” She did. Much love to her family in the Netherlands and my sincere condolences. REST IN PEACE OMA. -Jared

Oma was the greatest, nicest and most kind to me and my brothers. Oma gave us treats made us laugh and made everyone have a great time. I wish she still was here to tell her I love her and i miss you. -Scott

Dina was my cousin and we hold dear memories of her visiting the Netherlands with Mike and their kids. Later with Mike and the last years with her girls.

And we have a great memory of us visiting Dina and her family in 1975. She organized a fantastic trip with the motorhome to Banff and thought us to eat Japanese food. In Holland she always asked me to cook her Dutch pancakes and vegetable soup. So many sweet memories. She will be missed.