December 19, 1927 – September 17, 2024
Grace Kooistra, a beloved Wife, Mother, Oma and great-Oma has left us. She passed away peacefully at the Welland Hospital at the age of 96.
Grace was a homemaker, seamstress, crochet and knitter extraordinaire. Always active, always busy, she will be much missed by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Grace was predeceased by her husband, Gerry (2003). Her children, Robert, John (Deb), Rosemary Chambers (Gary) and Dave (Evelyn) say goodbye Mom. You taught us well and modeled Christian life to us all. Mom you always did your best and gave your best without reservation. Her nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren were greatly loved and will miss their Oma tremendously. Grace was the youngest in her family. She was predeceased by her three brothers and her sister. She has now closed the circle.
Mom you “fought the good fight and have finished the race and have kept the faith”. II Timothy 4:7.
Heartfelt thanks to the nursing and support staff at Shorthills Retirement Villa in Fonthill, and the 6th floor staff at the Welland Hospital. Their kindness and compassion went far beyond our expectations.
The family will receive family and friends on Sunday, September 22, 2024 from 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm at Lampman Funeral Home, Fenwick. A private interment will take place at 9:30am on September 23, 2024 followed by visitation at Trinity URC, 99 Scott Street, St. Catharines, from 11am-12pm. The celebration of life service will follow at 12pm in Trinity Church. Livestreaming of the service will be available at the following link: trinityorc.org Please copy and paste the link into your browser to view the service.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice.
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My sincerest condolences to all of you. It’s only sad for those who are left behind missing our loved ones as they take their first step to the rest of their lives in eternity. She is at peace now.
my condolences, I wish you and your family all the beste
Thank you, Tim…..it’s very kind of you to send us a note. Sending you much love and a big hug,
Rosemary
Your welcome RoseMary big hugs and kiss for you all
Our condolences to the family. We have been neighbors with Grace for many years in Fenwick. Always a kind lady for sure. May God’s comfort and strength surround your family in the days ahead.
So sorry for your loss, but lots of wonderful memories live on!
Rosemary, Gary and family…please accept out sincere condolences. Thinking of you. God Bless, Jim Wilsher and Maureen Oprzedek.
Dear Rosemary:My sympathies on the passing of your mom and prayers for the days ahead where you will miss her place in your lives.
Love,
Dorene Eggink- Mulder❤️
So sorry for the loss of your Mom. She was a lovely, elegant lady. Memories will be a blessing. Love to you all.
My condoleances to the family. Thanks for all the wonderful memories I have of tante Gre.
Dear family
Sending our sincere condolences to all of you in the passing of your mom, grandmother and great grandmother. Did not know her personally, but do know some family members.
With love
Gary and Jannie Prinsen