Eisje Van Peer

VAN PEER - HYLKEMA "My grace is sufficient for you" "Mijn genade is u genoeg" II Corinthians 12:9 EISJE (ELS) VAN PEER - HYLKEMA, beloved wife of the late Johannes Van Peer, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at the age of 92. She was predeceased by her husband in 1969, her parents Otto and Klaske, one sister and four brothers. She is survived by three dear sisters, Mathy, Siety and Geesje, numerous nephews and nieces, their extended families and two stepdaughters, Jane and Marion. Els was born in Friesland, Netherlands. After training as a nurse, she immigrated to Canada, working in Toronto, Viking and Lethbridge. She was especially proud of her family; she stayed home many years to care for her younger siblings after the early death of her mother. By phone and internet, she was able to keep in daily contact with her family in New Zealand and Netherlands. Els will be remembered as a lovely, kind and generous person who touched many lives; a woman of strong faith. She will be missed and always in our hearts. At Els' request, there will be no funeral. Friends are invited to gather at the home of Marion Van Peer Gouw (1609 Scenic Drive South, Lethbridge) from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, to remember Els. The family would like to thank the caregivers at Garden View Lodge and St. Therese Villa, and the doctors and nurses of the Heart Function Clinic and Unit 4A of the hospital for their kindness and care of Els. Condolences can be forwarded to Els' family overseas: email ElsVanPeer@yahoo.ca or c/o 1210 Great Lakes Place South, Lethbridge, AB T1K 6R6.

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