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CORNELIA MARIA JOHANNA SLYKER
Born: Jul 31, 1920
Date of Passing: Jan 15, 2002
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryCORNELIA MARIA JOHANNA SLYKER July 31, 1920 - January 15, 2002 With her husband, Pete and family by her side, Corrie Slyker went to sleep after a long and full life. Corrie was born in Holland, and at age 30, came to Canada with her husband and two daughters to start a new life. She soon had four sons in the boomer years and her life was fulfilled. She was a great homemaker and care provider for not only her family but for all who needed it. Fond memories of family dinners and feast trips are a part of us all. We will all remember a happy, lovely white-haired woman singing, smiling, and taking care of her home and family. In our hearts and prayers, and sadly missed by husband Peter; children, Reina, Marja (Bill), Alex (Tracy), Paul (Joanne), Henry (Vera) and Peter (Marica) two sisters and two brothers in Holland; 18 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 29 at 2:00 p.m. in the Gilbart Funeral Chapel, Selkirk. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Selkirk General Hospital. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 23, 2002