MARIA ELISABETH VOETBERG (ANEMA)

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MARIA ELISABETH VOETBERG (ANEMA) Maria Elisabeth Voetberg (Anema) passed away July 2, 2001, widow of Klaas Anema and Hendrik Voetberg. Mother, who celebrated her 93rd birthday April 6, 2001, concluded a full and productive life and is survived by her son Peter (Jean) Anema, daughter Marguerite (John) Hammett, and son Brian (Edith) Anema; 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Mother, Dad and Uncle Ysbrand Anema homesteaded in 1925 and developed a market garden in South St. Vital (now part of Maple Grove Community facility) and were founding members of "Peak of the Market" until Dads demise in 1955 and Uncle Brunts in 1962. Hendrik Voetberg and Mother had an active and meaningful retirement life in St. Vital, beginning 1964 and ending with his demise December 14, 1980, which cancelled their 10th annual Hawaiian holiday. Mother is survived by stepchildren, Ralph (Jean) Voetberg, John (Martha) Voetberg, Rita (Peter) Bartmanovich; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Predeceased by grandsons, Gary and Darren Voetberg. Gardening, flowers, birds and dogs were of keen interest during her entire life, even while in residence at The Wellington and finally at West Park Manor, 3199 Grant Ave., Charleswood, MB R3R 1X2. The latter is commended for their care shown to Mother, "a quiet gentle lady", for the last four years, and it is to them, if you so desire, contributions may be made in her name, or to the Manitoba Heart and Stroke Foundation, 301-352 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3B 2H8. Funeral service will be held on Friday, July 6 at 1:00 p.m. in Leatherdale Gardiner Funeral Chapel, 1501 Waverley St., Winnipeg, MB, with Chaplain Maggie Goddard officiating. Interment in the family plot in St. Vital Cemetery. Pallbearers are her cherished grandsons. LEATHERDALE GARDINER 1501 Waverley Street 949-4860

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 05, 2001