HENDRIKA HOOVER (STEENBERGEN)

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HENDRIKA HOOVER (STEENBERGEN) Peacefully on September 21, 2007, Hendrika Hoover passed away. She was born on October 16, 1919, in Holland. Hendrika and her family endured many hardships during the war, but found happiness when she met and married Charles Hoover (Chuck), a Canadian soldier. She came to Canada on a ship with several other war brides all facing the unknown. She loved gardening, knitting and travelling. After her retirement as a bookkeeper from Canada Metal, Hendrika and Chuck spent several winters in the warmth of Texas. She was predeceased by her loving husband Chuck in 1998. She is survived by relatives in Holland and daughter Hedy, son Bob, seven grandchildren, Alison, Chuck, Steven, Matthew, David, Amanda and Amy, also two great-grandchildren, Robyn and Dayna. Thank-you to the staff at Golden West Personal Home. A private family service was held on Wednesday, September 26, 2007, at Chapel Lawn. Arrangements entrusted to: Chapel Lawn Funeral Home 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 06, 2007