Margaret HOLLEMAN

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HOLLEMAN: Margaret (nee Magda Uithol). It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Margaret Holleman, beloved wife of Arie Holleman, late of Hobb’s Manor. She passed away suddenly at the Brandon Regional Health Centre, peacefully with her husband at her side, on Saturday, January 31, 2009. Margaret was born in The Netherlands and married Jack Holleman on November 6, 1951. They came to Canada in 1952. She will be sadly missed by: her husband Jack; two sons, Ronald (Sharon), grandson Chris and Kevin and great granddaughter Jayenna; son Edward (Nicole) and grandchildren Dustin, Samantha and Brooklyn. The Funeral Service will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North, on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 2:00 p.m., with Reverend Dr. E. Busink officiating. Pallbearers will be: Chris Holleman, Kevin Holleman, Dustin Holleman, Mike Murphy, Kim McKay and John Hiebert. A private graveside ceremony will follow at the Rosewood Memorial Gardens. Friends who wish may make a donation in memory of Margaret to a charity of choice.Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com. Arrangements are with Memories Chapel & Preplanning Centre, 727-0330.I'M FREEDon't grieve for me, for now I'm freeI'm following the path God laid for meI took His hand when I heard Him callI turned my back and left it all.I could not stay another dayTo laugh, or love or work or playTasks left undone must stay that wayI found that peace at close of day.If my parting has left a voidThen fill it with remembered joy.A friendship shared, a laugh, a kissAh yes, these things, I too, will miss.Be not burdened with times of sorrowI wish you sunshine for tomorrowMy life's been full, I savoured muchGood friends, good times, a loved one's touch.Perhaps my time seems all too briefDon't lengthen it now with undue grief.Lift up your heart and share with meGod wanted me now, He set me free.

As published in Brandon Sun on Feb 03, 2009