Ovinge, Nell

NEELTJE OVINGE, beloved wife of the late Thomas Ovinge, passed away peacefully at St. Michael's Health Centre, in Lethbridge on Thursday February 2, 2017 at the age of 92.

Nell is lovingly remembered by her five children, Rita (Jim) Span, John (Gerri) Ovinge, Casey (Pearl) Ovinge, Audrey (Harry) Stigter and Tom (Shirley) Ovinge, son-in-law Hans Vant Land as well as 22 grandchildren and their spouses, 34 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She is also survived by one sister Tiny and one brother Tinus (Hilly) and several family members in Holland.

Nell was predeceased by her loving husband, Thomas in 2003 and her daughter Hilda in 2001.

Nell was born June 3, 1924 in Barneveld, Holland, to Cornelis and Hendrika DeGraaf, one of six children.

She married Tom Ovinge on March 31, 1949 and together they immigrated to Canada in April 1949, eventually settling down on their farm in Scandia. Neeltje was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved to garden and was a skilled seamstress; her hands were always busy doing handcrafts.

A Private Family Interment will be held followed by a Celebration of Nell's Life at the TRINITY REFORMED CHURCH, 1100 - 40 Avenue North, Lethbridge, AB, on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at 1:30 P.M. with Reverend Wybren Oord officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rehoboth Christian Ministries, 340 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 3L7.