Jeltje (Judie) Burns
(nee Piel)
Left to join her Saviour while surrounded by love, at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital in Goderich on Wednesday, September 6, 2017. Wife and best friend of Steve, loving mother to Aric, Katherine Nichols (Brent), Colin (Serena) and Dan; a proud Oma to Jack, Lucas, Calleigh and William Nichols, Kenley Sanderson and Nic and Parker Burns; a sister to Bert (Ida), Bill, and John Piel (Stephanie), Tina Klaas (Henry), Corrie Bakker (Douwe) and Alice Doelman. Pre-deceased by her Mom and Dad, Rinske and Eizo. She will be greatly missed by all as well as a large extended family and many dear friends. Judie was living proof that ADHD is an asset – a great organizer but not necessarily organized, a quick sense of humour and always thinking outside the box. Fiercely sensitive to “women’s roles” and perceptions of restriction, she loved to eat, hated to cook, loved spring, hated cold, loved flowers and decorating, especially Christmas. She loved exercise and was an adventurous traveller. She was quick to smile and loved to spend time with seniors. She did not want to be a grandmother but then, when it happened, could not get enough of being an Oma. Judie had a strong, unquestioning faith and love for the Lord. Her family sincerely thanks the Doctors and staff at Goderich Hospital, Pastor Stephen Tamming and her great friends in the “Prayer Group” for all their support. The family will receive friends at Trinity Christian Reformed Church, 245 Mill Rd, Goderich, on Saturday from 7-10 PM and on Sunday from 2-5 & 7-9 PM. Judie’s life on earth will be celebrated in a service at Trinity Church on Monday September 11, 2017 at 1 PM. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Trinity Church Building Fund, International Teams (Impact Zambia) or the Canadian Cancer Society and may be arranged through McCallum & Palla Funeral Home, 519-524-7345.
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Jim and Fran Farrell
Our sincere sympathy to Steve and all of Judie’s family. Judie was a beautiful, loving friend and talking with her was just like having another ” sister”. We will miss your beautiful smile and laughter.
Bob and Ria Middelkamp
Our sincere condolences to the Piel family with the loss of Judy Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Chris and Lisa Pitre
To the Burns’ family: Our heartfelt condolences, thoughts, and prayers are with you all. Judie was a beautiful soul who we were lucky enough to have touch our lives. She will be remembered fondly.
Carolyn Duckworth
To the Burns Family:
My sincere condolences on Judie’s passing. I always enjoyed her humour and wit when she was on the Board of Governors at AMGH. She will be missed.
Helen Graf
Steve and family;
I am so sorry to hear of Judie’s passing, my heart goes out to you all.
Judie was such a good friend of Mom’s and they had such good visits.
Mom always looked forward to seeing Judie and cherished the lovely arrangements Judie brought her as well as their odd glass of wine!
Cecelia Denomme
Dear Steve – you and your family are close in my heart – Judie was a wonderful girl to know – Sincerely Cecelia
Johanna Steegstra
Dear Family of Judie,
Judie was always supportive in whatever l did, especially the first time l went to Haiti. She made a DVD from the pictures l submitted to her and organized it in such a way that l could present it to the church family and the public.
She was one of the best and l will always remember her with great fondness.
My sincere condolences to Steve and the rest of the family. l know she is with Jesus and we know He surrounds all of us with His love.
sincerely,
Johanna Steegstra
Jodie Novak-Candler
Heaven received an outstanding, remarkable, lovely Angel. Our loss is their gain. Heaven is rejoicing while our tears fall. Judie you will always be close in our hearts 💞
Carolyn Craig
Your smile was welcomed by the wives of those waterworks guys.Judie always had a lot of conversation to share& always looked so beautiful,she will be greatly missed by all who knew her.May she rest in peace now the battle is over. Our sincere condolences to your wonderful family
Jodie Novak-Candler
Heaven has received a very precious earthly Angel who walked amoungst us and Blessed every person she came in contact with. Judie, I envy Heavens Angeles. XO
Donna Fitzgerald
There are way too many memories of being with Judie at I.C. Greenhouses. One of the best was when she would come to the Greenhouse and bring Culbert doughnuts :) She was a talented lady that taught me a few things about flower arranging. Soar with the Angels my friend you will be missed