Obituary
It is with deep sorrow we announce the peaceful passing of Tiny van der Werf at the age of 91.
She is survived by her loving and dedicated husband of 67 years, Huibert “Bert” van der Werf; their children: Eric (Diane), and Cora (Brian) Krywko. Oma to grandchildren: Theresa, Christopher (Amanda), Amanda (Jesse), Sarah (Jarret), Samantha (Miguel) and great grandchildren, Taylor, Jocelyn, Terah, Quinn, Peyton, Grace and Bishop. She is also survived by numerous family members in Holland.
Born in Rotterdam and newly married in 1953, leaving family and friends, Tiny and Bert sailed across the ocean to start their new life in Edmonton. Tiny was a skilled seamstress and along with Bert enjoyed many hobbies such as square and round dancing, rock hunting, camping and spending time at the cabin. Oma enjoyed taking her grandchildren to the lake, swimming, the park and many other activities. She was a strong believer in passing down her Dutch heritage to her grandchildren and telling many stories about her life as a young woman in Holland. She will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Catharina van der Werf 2020..
Foster & Mc Garvey funeral homes
Death notice for the town of: Edmonton, Province: Alberta
To the Family,
My condolences and sympathies on the passing of Tiny. ( I just happened to come upon the notice). I last saw her and Bert about three years ago at the Dutch market and we had a good chat.
I am sorry to say that our paths crossed very seldom since that day in the fifties when my family (as sponsors) welcomed ‘Bep and Tiny’ to Edmonton at the CPR station.
I know that she and Bert lived a rich life through their many interests and as members of various clubs. She will surely be missed and may the memories off “Oma” be treasured.
Jake deLeeuw ( on behalf of the deLeeuw family).