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De Boer: Mary (Van Soest) of Exeter

Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On April 12, 2022 @ 2:56 PM In Exeter,Obituary | 35 Comments

De Boer: Mary (Van Soest) of Exeter

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.


Condolences for the family of “De Boer: Mary (Van Soest) of Exeter”

Condolence from Pauline Hogan on April 12th, 2022 4:49 PM

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.

Condolence from Marion McCarter on April 12th, 2022 5:17 PM

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

Condolence from Hendrika Blomberg on April 12th, 2022 5:23 PM

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)

Condolence from Gabbie and Margaret Mol on April 12th, 2022 6:32 PM

Please accept our sincere condolences With the loss of Mary

Condolence from Gary Land on April 13th, 2022 11:05 AM

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.

Condolence from Wibbina Toonk on April 13th, 2022 11:57 AM

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

Condolence from Mary Lou Thomson on April 13th, 2022 1:40 PM

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

Condolence from Anne and Bert Langendyk on April 13th, 2022 2:51 PM

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

Condolence from Jim Chapman on April 13th, 2022 4:06 PM

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.

Condolence from Mary Jane Mac Dougall on April 13th, 2022 4:33 PM

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.

Condolence from Russell &Verona Snider on April 13th, 2022 6:10 PM

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 .

Condolence from Pete and Gloria McFalls on April 13th, 2022 7:57 PM

Jerry and family,

Sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. We had many enjoyable years of lawn bowling with you and Mary.

Condolence from Brian & Elaine Hodgins on April 14th, 2022 11:42 AM

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.

Condolence from Lori Atkinson on April 15th, 2022 7:40 AM

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

Condolence from Jacobus van Elswyk on April 15th, 2022 11:02 AM

So sorry for your loss Jerry, Mary leaves us with many good memories. Our condolences to you and family.5

Condolence from Jacobus van Elswyk on April 15th, 2022 11:05 AM

So sorry for your loss Jerry, Mary leaves us with many good memories. Our condolences to you and family.

Condolence from Judy Hansen on April 16th, 2022 9:59 AM

I sorry for the loss of a wife, Mother, Grandmother.

Condolence from Klein on April 16th, 2022 8:05 PM

Our sincere condolences 💐 Rob & Sharon Klein

Condolence from Annette Vellenga on April 17th, 2022 9:24 AM

My condolences to you at the passing of Mary.

Condolence from Nadene Bedell on April 17th, 2022 2:42 PM

My deepest condolences, Jerry, on the passing of Mary. I fondly recall our conversations at Bethel Church. May memories of her be a blessing.

Condolence from Faye Skinner on April 20th, 2022 9:30 AM

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

Condolence from Esther Nafziger on April 20th, 2022 12:26 PM

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.

Condolence from Bob and Helen Coates on April 20th, 2022 1:41 PM

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.

Condolence from Mark Heimrich on April 20th, 2022 9:28 PM

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

Condolence from Gwen Cullen on April 21st, 2022 6:53 AM

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

Condolence from Wally n Gloria Kollman on April 21st, 2022 7:58 AM

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

Condolence from Bill & Kathy Schafer on April 21st, 2022 9:45 AM

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

Condolence from Roy M Bergey on April 21st, 2022 11:04 AM

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.

Condolence from Kathy and Ed. Cober on April 21st, 2022 11:35 AM

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.

Condolence from Keith and Jean Koetsier on April 21st, 2022 3:13 PM

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

Condolence from Don and Mary Oesch on April 21st, 2022 4:43 PM

Our sincere sympathy to you and your family, Jerry

Condolence from Jim & Doris Cober on April 21st, 2022 9:36 PM

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.

Condolence from Erv & Irla Steinmann on April 23rd, 2022 2:33 PM

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

Condolence from Jannie Verbeek on April 27th, 2022 10:10 AM

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

Condolence from CHESTER BAARDA on April 28th, 2022 11:24 PM

My condolences to you Jerry, and your family, as you mourn the loss of Mary.

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