Van Swaay – Van Bolderen (nee Jans) – Elisabeth (May 1920 – June 2016). Our mom Liz passed away on Wednesday June 22, 2016 after several months of ill health. She was born in Holland and married to her dear husband Henk Van Bolderen in 1945. Together they immigrated to Canada in 1952 with their three children Dolf, Gary and Liesje. They lived and worked on the Kline Farm in Effingham, where their family continued to grow, with the births of Joseph and Paul. In 1959 they bought a house and moved to Port Robinson Road, just east of Fonthill; there Carl was born. Our brother Paul died in 1972 and our father passed away in 1973. These were very difficult times for Mom and the whole family. Mom remarried in 1978 to Frank Van Swaay. Mom sold her Fonthill home and moved to St. Catharines with Frank who died in 1991. Mom continued to live in St. Catharines until 2014 when she moved to Portal Village in Port Colborne. Mom suffered physically from severe arthritis during the last two years, but remained fully aware of the joys in her life – the many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mom loved her family who continually cheered her spirits. Her family meant everything to her and she in turn was loved by her family. When we asked her if she was happy during her final days, she was full of pride and talked about how important her family was to her. Mom will be dearly missed by each and every one of her large family. She had some difficult challenges, but many more good memories. She has always had her family to comfort her and give her strength and happiness.
Liz passed away in her 97th year. Predeceased by her first husband Henk Van Bolderen; her second husband Frank Van Swaay; her son Paul Van Bolderen; her grandson Graham Van Bolderen; and her daughter in law, Kerry Van Bolderen. Born on May 11th, 1920 in Klaarenbeek, Holland. Dear mother of Dolf (Lynn) of Ridgeway, Gary (Sharyn) of Caledon East, Lisa Stuart (Bill) of Invercargill, New Zealand, Joe (Maggie) of Fonthill and Carl (Jan) of Akron, Ohio. Liz was very proud of her grandchildren and great grandchildren: Lynn (Dave Riel), Nathaniel and Jacob; Erin (Michael Schneider), Olivia and Gillian; Patricia; Deborah (Stacey Seldon); Greg (Jenevieve), Henri, Frederik; Kate (Mike Van Maaren), Briar and Levi; Carlee (David Forte), Peter; Nikki; Kerstin (Chris Barrett); and Joe (Samantha Mueller).
Mom has been cremated and will be laid to rest beside her husband Henk Van Bolderen at Holy Cross Cemetery in Welland. A private family Memorial will take place at a later date. A special Thank You to all those who visited and cared for Liz these past few months. Arrangements entrusted to the LAMPMAN FUNERAL HOME, 724 Canboro Road, Fenwick.
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Al and I have very many great memories of your mom. She has been a part of the Bering family for many years and will definitely be missed. Much love to you all.
Thank you Connie. The Bering family will also always hold a special place in our hearts too. Thank you for being such good friends to my Nanny 💞
We offer our deepest condolences to the entire VanBolderen family. Your Mom was such a special lady who will be dearly missed. Thank you for sharing her with the Hopkins family for our many get-togethers at Lynn and Dolfs’ and Lynnie’s home over the years. She will remain forever in our hearts.
Thank you, my dear Aunt xo 💕
Lieve famlie, gecontroleerd met het overlijden van jullie moede, schoonmoeder, groot en overgrootmoeder. Wens jullie veel sterkte de komende dagen en weken. Het gemis zal groot zijn. Jullie zijn nu wees zou men in Holland zeggen. Veel liefs voor jullie allemaal. Margot
Your mother was a very special person. She shows in the grace and peace that all of you exude. Our sincerest of sympathies,
Audrey and Juergen Partridge
That was a very kind thing to say about my Nanny, she had a very loving heart. I miss her everyday. Thank you
We extend our sympathies to all the Van Bolderen family. I always remember your Mom as such an elegant lady, always interested in everyone. She will always remain in my memory.
Thank you Bev, your beautiful thoughts about my Nanny are very much appreciated ❤
Lynnie
My Grandmother showed me nothing but unconditional love my entire life. She was kind, generous and she adored her family. She lived a hard life at times over the years, but she always remained soft hearted and have such loving hugs. She was very smart and strong, she taught me to be the same, her life lessons have been very valuable to me. I feel so lucky to have known her and for getting to have her in my life and my children’s life for many years. I miss everthing about her, and all the times we had together, her wisdom and how grateful she was. Forever missed, never forgotten, I love you Nanny, I know we will be together again. xoxo
Lynnie