Parcourez la nécrologie de Willemina Johanna Kamphuis Friday February 14th 2025 résidant dans la province Ontario pour le détail des funérailles
Passed away at West Lincoln Memorial Hospital, on Friday, February 14, 2025, in her 97th year. Beloved wife of Hendrik. Loved mother of Hank Kamphuis (Valerie), Gerald Kamphuis (Jane), Joanne McIsaac (Alan), John Kamphuis (Heather), Bernadine Gerrits (late Klaas), Wilma Harris (Ted),Tony Kamphuis (Ruth Ann) and Christina Bezemer (William).
Cherished Oma of Matthew (Lacy), Nick (Bethany Trainor), Mitchell, Amber Paglia; Alissa Kamphuis (Tyler), Marty (Dani), Kris (Dorothy), Anthony; Andrew McIsaac (Martine), Joshua McIsaac (Faith), Stephen McIsaac, Michael McIsaac (Emily); Andrea Hearn (Jamie), Carolyn McCarville (Nick); Rachel Koughan (Trevor), Isaac Gerrits (Emily), Hannah Gerrits (Jonathan Authier); Amanda Zorn (Charles), Brent Harris (Lauren), Kelly Harris Van Beilen (Nate), Mitchell Harris (Hayley); Calvin, John, Alexandra Weinhardt (Andrew); Kyle Bezemer (Michelle Marano), Tallia VanGeest (Peter), Shannon De Boer (Brady), McKenna Thiessen (Kyle), Sophia (Samuel Cross) and 28 Great Grandchildren.
Willemina Johanna Enserink was born on January 31, 1929 in Harfsen, the Netherlands. The tenth of thirteen children born to Gerrit Jan Marinus and Johanna Hermina (Hietkamp) Enserink, Willemina grew up at “De Huurne”, their family’s homestead.
After elementary school Willemina, a capable student, studied Domestic Science. The family’s experiences during WWII had a powerful impact during her teenage years with her family’s involvement in the Underground and their farm being damaged by a German V1 rocket. Mom started seeing Dad in 1946 and they exchanged more than 500 letters while Dad served in Indonesia for 2 1/2 years.
Married on Jan. 18, 1952, Mom and Dad immigrated to Canada in July of 1953, with their young son Hank and in expectation of their second, Gerald. Mom’s gift of hospitality was put to great use hosting many new immigrants and individuals, stretching very meagre provisions to accommodate all who came. Years later, one of those new immigrants described Mom as PEI’s version of the Statue of Liberty, welcoming all with a plate of cookies in one hand and a board game in the other! Mom was an active organizer in Ladies Aid, Women Institute, Red Cross, 4-H, Vacation Bible School, church groups and many more organizations – while their family grew with the addition of Joanne, John, Bernadine, Wilma, Tony…and eventually Christina!
Moving to Grimsby, Ontario to work with Dad in establishing Shalom Manor in 1979, Mom faced each stage of live with grace in good times or bad. Her grandchildren recall fondly her times of uncontrollable laughter and the genuine delight she expressed each time she saw them arrive. Her “Dutch Knitting Club” and Christmas cookie gatherings with granddaughters were legendary.
Mom served the Lord faithfully in special ways as well as through everyday tasks in her roles as a wife, mother, and as a member of her church and community. She provided childcare for CoffeeBreak groups for years and supported VBS groups and mission teams in prayer.
This godly woman – Zus, Wife, Mom, Oma, Birdie Oma, Tante, Volunteer and Friend has steadfastly “tended to the lamps and burned the incense daily” as their wedding text encouraged.
Visitation at Mountainview Christian Reformed Church, 290 Main Street East, Grimsby, on Thursday, February 20, 2025, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. where the funeral service will take place on Friday, February 21, 2025, at 11 a.m. Private burial at Grimsby Mountain Cemetery prior to the Service.
If desired, memorial contributions to Shalom Manor, 12 Bartlett Avenue, Grimsby, L3M 4N5, would be sincerely appreciated by the family.
Friday February 14th 2025
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