FRANCINA MARIA ‘INA’ SPAN, beloved wife of Robert B. Span of Lethbridge, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 6, 2008 at the age of 75 years. Besides her loving husband of 56 years, Francina is survived by her children; Netty (Fred) Tolsma of St. Albert; George Span of Lethbridge; Sadie (George) Tolsma of St. Albert; Fran Ovis of St. Albert; Arlene (Allan) Miedema of Kelowna; Anita (Doug) Tolsma of St. Albert; Richard (Marsha) Span of Lacombe; and Timothy (Lorrie) Span of Stirling. Ina was the beloved Oma to 40 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. She is also survived by 5 sisters; Ellie Vandenberg, Annie Wolters, Wilhelmina Konynenbelt, Jan de Klerk and Corrie Blenke, and 3 brothers; Arie, Dick and Jack de Klerk. She was predeceased by 2 sisters Agnes & Rite, a daughter Sylvia, 2 granddaughters Nicole & Regina and her parents Derk & Agnes de Klerk. Ina (Mom) immigrated to Canada with her family from the Netherlands. She married Robert (Dad) and had nine children. Mom’s main interest was her family. She was a great cook, loved gardening and the outdoors and found great joy in music. Mom loved the Lord her Savior and this was demonstrated with her generosity and willingness to help others. Mom will be sadly missed by all who loved her and crossed her path. Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, on Thursday, October 9, 2008 from 7:00-8:00 P.M. A Memorial Service will be held at TRINITY REFORMED CHURCH, 1100-40th Avenue North, Lethbridge, on Friday, October 10, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. with Candidate Hank Van der Woerd officiating. A private family interment will precede the service at the Archmount Cemetery. In memory of Ina, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, #207, 542 7th Street South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 2H1.