Our beloved Mary peacefully went home into the loving arms of her Lord and Saviour on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at the age of 78. Mary is lovingly remembered by her husband Jerry of 55 years; two daughters Sheryl (Conrad) Kuiper and Sandra (Bob) Northey; 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandsons. Her memory will be cherished by brother Jack (Mary) Van Soest, sister Shirley (Greg) Hammond, sister Dorothy Rozema and extended family. Mary was predeceased by her parents, Gerrit and Hendrika (Van Elswyk) Van Soest, brother John Van Soest.
Mary was a devoted wife and mother. She enjoyed knitting and volunteering at the church and in the community. Among her most favourite things to do was ladies Bible Study. Mary loved to walk throughout Exeter, lawn bowling, volunteer at the Dove’s Nest and spend time in Florida during the winter. Sadly, dementia began to change what Mary was able to do. She was blessed to spend her final years at home under the loving care of her husband Jerry.
Mary’s memorial service will be held at the Exeter Bible Fellowship, 187 Huron Street West, EXETER on Tuesday, April 26th at 1 PM. Interment Exeter Cemetery.
Donations to the Alzheimer Society of Huron County or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Special thanks to the staff at South Huron Hospital for their care and compassion.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
CHESTER BAARDA
My condolences to you Jerry, and your family, as you mourn the loss of Mary.
Jannie Verbeek
Dear Jerry and family. We are so sorry for your loss. The funeral was very honoring to Mary. We were not able to stay and visit after the funeral because of other obligations. We will keep you in our prayers and thoughts.
Helen Voerman, Jannie and Karl Verbeek
Erv & Irla Steinmann
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Jerry. Mary was a sweet soul and loved to walk around Lake Erie every day. We hope to see you at the memorial service Erv and Irla Steinmann
Jim & Doris Cober
We have good memories of times spent with Mary and you, Jerry, in Sunnybreeze and in Exeter. Mary was a very sweet and gentle person and it was a privilege to know her. May the peace and comfort of the Lord be very real to you, Jerry, in these times of adjustment.
Don and Mary Oesch
Our sincere sympathy to you and your family, Jerry
Keith and Jean Koetsier
Our sincere condolences to the family in your loss of Mary. Fond remembrances of our time together at Sunnybreeze. Blessings to you, Jerry for your loving care of Mary during all of her years of decline. May you feel the peace and comfort that only God can give. Keith &Jean
Kathy and Ed. Cober
Dear Jerry and family. We are sorry to read of Marys passing Remebering the good times we had at Sunnybreeze Our prayers are with you as you travel through this diffcult time.
Roy M Bergey
My deepest condolences to you and your family Jerry. I recall with such fondness our times with you and Mary in Sunnybreeze. Barbara left us 4 years ago next month after learning she had kidney cancer. May God provide continued strength and comfort to you in these days.
Bill & Kathy Schafer
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Jerry. We enjoyed many years in Mary and your company at Sunnybreeze. Mary will not be forgotten. Blessings Bill&Kathy Schafer
Wally n Gloria Kollman
Dear Jerry and Family.Wally and I send Thoughts and Prayers at this time of sadness,.but great rejoycing for dear Mary.We have so many Special memories of Mary and You at Sunnybreeze Florida.Deepest sympathy to you.love Wally n Gloria
Gwen Cullen
We are sad for your loss, Jerry.
Dementia is such a cruel disease. We say goodbye many times… you lost her to the disease and pieces of her with each decline.
We pray you will find Peace and relief now that she is safely Home. God bless you for your years of care.
Peter and Gwen Cullen
Mark Heimrich
Jerry & Family;
Our sincere sympathy in the loss of Mary. Cherish your many memories. You are all in our thoughts at this time.
Mark (& Julie) Heimrich & staff at Lifetime Water Products
Bob and Helen Coates
Jerry we offer our sincere sympathy on the loss of a dear wife, mother and grandmother. We have lovely memories of our visits with Mary and you at Dining for Seniors. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Esther Nafziger
I have wonderful childhood memories of Mary. I believe our hearts united when we were in first grade at that little one-room school. Mary spoke only Dutch and I spoke English, but as we held hands and walked around the school at recess we became friends. May God’s comfort give you peace in this difficult time.
Faye Skinner
Jerry and family:
My deepest condolences Jerry. I am thinking of you at this time. Mary was always a soft spoken individual and had such a gentle spirit. It was a pleasure to have known her.
Faye Skinner
Nadene Bedell
My deepest condolences, Jerry, on the passing of Mary. I fondly recall our conversations at Bethel Church. May memories of her be a blessing.
Annette Vellenga
My condolences to you at the passing of Mary.
Klein
Our sincere condolences 💐 Rob & Sharon Klein
Judy Hansen
I sorry for the loss of a wife, Mother, Grandmother.
Jacobus van Elswyk
So sorry for your loss Jerry, Mary leaves us with many good memories. Our condolences to you and family.
Jacobus van Elswyk
So sorry for your loss Jerry, Mary leaves us with many good memories. Our condolences to you and family.5
Lori Atkinson
So sorry for your families loss, many memories of Mary. She was one of my Calvinette counselors, I also had the opportunity to work with Mary at Draycon. May you all be comforted in this difficult time
Brian & Elaine Hodgins
So sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. May all the good memories bring you peace and comfort. Cherish these memories. Our heartfelt sympathy go you, Jerry. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Pete and Gloria McFalls
Jerry and family,
Sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. We had many enjoyable years of lawn bowling with you and Mary.
Russell &Verona Snider
So very very sad to see that Mary has to HEAVEN and you are left alone. I remember the good times we had going out together to other lawn bowling tournaments. We are thinking and praying for you all at this time of your sorrows .
Mary Jane Mac Dougall
Jerry, Sheryl, Sandra and families
My sympathies on the loss of Mary. I have many memories of time spent with Jerry and Mary during our “ Big O “ days. A devoted wife and mother, always sincere and a pleasure to be with. Thoughts of you all.
Jim Chapman
Jerry, Sheryl, Sandra and families
My deepest sympathy. The loss of a loved one is never easy but there are many positives that will endure after the loss abates. I’ll try to throw the perfect bowling ball for her this summer and I’ll keep the good memories, of Sheryl and Sandra, from EPS.
Anne and Bert Langendyk
We both want it offer our condolences to all of the family. We remember Mary from when we worshipped together at Exeter CRC…when we were in the little white church..on Main St (where the car wash is now).
Prayers and cares to all of the family.
Bert and Anne Langendyk
Mary Lou Thomson
Jerry, Sheryl & Sandra,
Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of a dear wife, Mother, Grandma & Great Grandma. Cherish all those happy memories and think of them when it’s hard to get through the sadness.
Mary Lou & Jack
Wibbina Toonk
Dear Jerry and family…..Please accept my sincere condolences in the loss of Mary. I pray that God may comfort you now and the days, weeks and months ahead as you grieve this loss.
Wibbina Toonk
Gary Land
To Jerry and family ;
Thinking of you all as you grieve the loss of your wife, mother , grandmother and great grandmother . May you feel God’s presence and His peace.
Gabbie and Margaret Mol
Please accept our sincere condolences With the loss of Mary
Hendrika Blomberg
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss . Sending my condolences. I remember having great conversation with Mary when we had the chance to meet up usually something to do with family. It’s been a while since I’ve seen her.
My thoughts are with the family.
Hendrika Blomberg (cousin)
Marion McCarter
Jerry, Sheryl and Sandra and families;
Sorry for your loss of Mary as a wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Treasure her happy times and she
will be in your hearts forever as you journey forward. Deepest Sympathy.
Marion McCarter, Teresa and Joe, Diane and Dave and Cheryl and Ernie and families
Pauline Hogan
Dear Jerry and family,
Very sorry to read of Mary’’s passing. Remember all the the good years you had together. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.