I have so many memories, it's hard to know where to begin. As a little girl I remember watching grandma write out her cards to Holland, lots of times she would spend time cross stitching special cards to send away or decorating them with stickers to add a personal touch, searching for pizza boxes so she could send beautiful calendars over seas to family and friends. As I grew older I was brought into the fold for training on how to shop for all the best deals with her and my Mom. In grandma's later years I would bring a Tim Horton's hot chocolate and honey cruller donut and then sit and listen to her talk about her days in Holland and her first days when she immigrated to Canada. I think that is what I will miss most along with her warm and caring smile; I could sit and listen to her for hours, wanting to soak up all the history and stories she had to share and the sound of her voice.

Romain and Norbert, the days ahead will be hard; it is not an easy thing to navigate when you lose a parent. Some days will be easier than others but you will always have someone to lean on in me.

All my love, Jennifer

I am truly sorry for the loss of your mom Norbert and Romain. The world has has lost a bright shining soul that will be both missed and cherished. When I first met Anna I was only 15 years old and was intimidated by what a strong woman she was lol...seem's silly when I look back on it now. But as I grew to know her, I realized that she was not only strong (in the most wonderful ways) but loving, compassionate, caring, funny and a lovely human. I will miss her very much and will fondly remember conversations with Anna and her warm hugs . I feel privileged to have known Grandma, to have shared time and filled space with her and to be part of her family.

All the love in the world to you Anna, Norbert and Romain.

Keltie

Our condolences from the Keet family to the Moens families.

Our parents, being that other Dutch couple, with a rekindled friendship in Edmonton with Ans and Frans, as we always knew them, was indeed was a lifelong friendship. Thinking about those early days in Canada, no doubt must have been filled with hope, excitement, and anxiety. It is that knowledge, of our parents' friendship all these years, that will continue in our memories.

Our thoughts are with the Moens family.

The Keet family

Dear Romain,

I am so sorry to hear the sad news of your mother's passing. Please accept my condolences for you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in all the happy memories.

Love Audra Miller

Dearest Romain,

I am so very sorry for the passing of Anna – your wonderful Mom. I always admired how ladylike Anna was, no matter the occasion, and her openness to life. I can see her laugh, and the way she would put her hand to her face, and I can hear her voice, calling me “Yolie”, and I remember how wonderful it was to feel her hugs and a to receive a kiss on the cheek.

There will always be a part of my heart that is filled with Anna, and I am so grateful to have been part of her life.

My thoughts are with you,

Jolie Simpson

My deepest sympathies to Anna’s family and loved ones.

I am so grateful for having known Anna, who opened her home and heart to me. I met Anna as young woman and having had the pleasure of knowing her for many years influenced my life in many ways and helped to shape me as a person.

I am so thankful for the traditions that Anna passed onto me, such as her warm and elegant Christmas Eves and her delicious turkey-dressing recipe, and for teaching me that little touches can express so much, such as personalizing cards with stickers or setting out that special dish, and for showing me not only how to care for tulips, but how important it is to enjoy them.

With heartfelt condolences,

Jolie Simpson