Surrounded by those who loved her, Elizabeth Mary Klaver (nèe Wagemaker), affectionately known as Bep, passed away peacefully, at Seaforth Community Hospital, on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at the age of 90. As the matriarch of a large family circle, Bep was a source of love, kindness and caring throughout the times and seasons of her life. Bep made Canada her home in 1954 and embraced the blessings and challenges of life in Canada with faith and determination.
Bep will be lovingly remembered by her children and their spouses, Mary Maloney, Casey and Sophie Klaver, Simon Klaver, Liz and Robert Reid, Matt Klaver, Linda Klaver, Richard and Sandra Klaver and Nick and Tracy Klaver. Memories of a special Mama remain with 22 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Left to reminisce days gone by, are siblings and siblings-in-law Mary and Case Koopman, Corey Klaver, numerous family in Holland and many nieces and nephews.
In faith we trust that Bep’s spirit is reunited in eternal life with her husband Herman (1996), sons Herman Jr. and Fritz, son-in-law Leon Maloney, daughter-in-law Dawn Bates Klaver, grandchildren Cindy and Derek Maloney, her parents Cornelius and Elizabeth (nèe Kuypers) Wagemaker and many who shared her family circle in Holland and in Canada.
Family and friends are invited to visitation at Haskett Funeral Home, 87 Goderich Street West, Seaforth on Thursday, October 3, 2019 from 2-5 p.m. with parish prayers at 1:30 p.m. A funeral mass to honour Bep’s life, and find comfort in our faith, will be held on Friday, October 4, 2019 at St. James Catholic Church, 22 Victoria Street, Seaforth, commencing at 11a.m. Father Philip Joseph celebrant. Private family interment will take place in St. Columban Cemetery followed by a reception at Seaforth Legion, Branch 156.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to Seaforth Community Hospital Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences can be shared with the family by visiting www.haskettfh.com
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Cheryl Johnston
My deepest condolences to the entire Klaver family. She was one in a million with her huge smile. Fond memories working with Bep.
Murray & Cheryl Wheeler
Deepest sympathies to the entire Klaver family.
Catherine Melady
My deepest sympathy to the Klaver family
Mary Verberne
Deepest sympathy to your family for your loss. Richard and Mary Verberne
Trish Nigh
My sincere condolences to all the Klaver families on the loss of a wonderful lady. May all your wonderful memories sustain you at this time and always.
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My sincere condolences to the Klaver families I will miss you Elizabeth on Sunday sitting in our pew. Jacquelyne Mitchell
John Munro
Our deepest sympathy to the Klaver families and relatives. John Munro and Rose Burgess
Dennis O'Reilly
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your mother. She will certainly be missed.
Dennis O’Reilly and Lorrie Cronin
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You all have my deepest sympathy. Your Mom was a true friend to me She will be truly missed by everyone who ever knew her. We had lots of laughs together thru the years. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Gwen O’Rourke
Liz Moir
My sincere condolences to you all. I will miss her coming in for buttons for her latest knitting project! Liz Moir
Audrey
Richard and Sandra
My deepest condolences on the passing of your Mom. My your fond memories help you through this sad time.
Marja Kuijpers
My sincere condolences to you all. Marja Kuijpers from Holland
Rick & Carolyn Powell
We were so sorry to hear of Bep’s passing. I’m sure you all will find comfort reminiscing over years of wonderful memories.
Mike and Sue Gethke
Our sincere sympathies to the entire family – Mike and Sue Gethke
John an d Sarah Moylan
Wishing you our sincere sympathy to the whole Klaver family! She was a very warm and caring lady and will be missed.