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Geertje Van Es

Born April 21, 1917, in Amsterdam, Holland, Geertje passed away peacefully on June 27, 2017, in Powell River, BC.

Born April 21, 1917, in Amsterdam, Holland, Geertje passed away peacefully on June 27, 2017, in Powell River, BC. She is survived by four children: Joe, Rien, Tina and Marja, 12 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.

“Gerty” possessed a strong, independent spirit and was loved and admired by all who met her. In spite of many operations and various ailments throughout her long life, she had a very generous nature and always wanted tohelp those less fortunate or those in need.

She wanted to thank all the caregivers at Evergreen Care Unit for their loving care and attention.

God bless.