Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 12:00 a.m.
de Koning, Hendrika "Hennie"
Our hearts are broken to announce the passing of our dear wife, mom and Omi, HENDRIKA "HENNIE" de KONING, on Saturday November 7, 2020 at the age of 81 years.
Our hearts are broken to announce the passing of our dear wife, mom and Omi, HENDRIKA "HENNIE" de KONING, on Saturday November 7, 2020 at the age of 81 years.
Hennie was the beloved wife of Jack; cherished mom of Susan (Darryl) Harms, Michelle (Jeff) Woodman, and Diane (David) Visser; and loving Omi of Lauren (Cody) Friesen, Meghan (Nick) Visser-Johnson, and Shane Visser. She also leaves behind her siblings: Nell (Bill-dec.) Ouwerkerk, Bill (Harriet-dec.) van Waardhuizen, Dan (Helen) van Waardhuizen, Cor (Jake-dec.) Aleman, Mary (Harm-dec.) DeMooy, Pete-dec. (Joan) van Waardhuizen, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by infant son Michael and brother Pete van Waardhuizen.
Hennie was born to Pieter and Hendrika van Waardhuizen in Leiden, Holland on December 3, 1938. The family came to Canada in 1952 and settled in the Coaldale area; then lived briefly in Victoria, BC before returning to Alberta, in the Fort Macleod area.
It was there that Hennie met Jack while she was working in a local clothing store. They married on August 26, 1967 and lived and raised their girls on the family farm for the next 47 years. In 2014, they retired to Lethbridge, and enjoyed their beautiful home by the lake.
It is difficult to sum up in a few sentences everything she was to us. Hennie was fiercely loyal to her family, had a strong faith in God, and served faithfully in her church. She was incredibly kind and generous to those around her, and beyond. She truly loved to give. She was very creative, creating many beautiful needlework crafts for her family to cherish. Hennie also loved music, reading, spending time with her family, and taking long drives in the country with Jack.
Hennie fought congestive heart failure for ten years, and as such the family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation (hsf.ca). We'd also like to thank Dr. Zielke, Dr. Musk, the Heart Function Clinic, and countless nurses for the excellent care Hennie received in these last years.
A Celebration of Hennie's Life will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. The service will be live streamed and may be accessed via Hennie's obituary on the Cornerstone website.
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To Jack and family: Our sincere condolences for the loss of your wife, mother and grandmother.
Extending my heartfelt sympathy to Mrs. de Koning's family at this time of loss. The memorial service was a beautiful and moving tribute to a wonderful person who loved well and was greatly loved in return.
What a beautiful legacy of love Hennie created during her lifetime. We feel so privileged to have know her.
I'm so sorry to hear of your great loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Praying for you all
So sorry to hear the passing of Hennie. We look back on good memory's from the visites we made at your house. In thought with you all.
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Jack and your family.
Will Miss Her deeply! But Now She is dancing with our Almighty Jesus, which makes my heart so glad! She always made an effort to sayn hi to me and show her hughe love for others and myself that way! Love Becca
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Jack and your family
We are sending our condolences for the passing of your beloved wife/mother. She will be missed. Our prayers are for you all.
Those we love remain with us for love itself lives on, and cherished memories never fade because a loved one's gone. Those we love can never be more than a thought apart, far as long as there is memory, they'll live on in the heart.
Our Prayers are with you Jack .
My love and prayers go out to Hennie's family during this difficult time. May the Holy Spirit comfort all of you
Our deepest thoughts and strong prayers are covering each one of you. We loved Hennie and we love you!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Jack and your family !
Jack Sorry for you loss.