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Maria (de Pooter) Neels


With sorrow we announce the passing away of our beloved Mom, Oma, Great Oma, and Great Great Oma. Our Mom, Maria Neels (de Pooter) was born October 12, 1929 in Hoek, the Netherlands. She died in Sunset Manor, Chilliwack, BC, Canada, on March 30th, 2017. Survived by her children; John (Erin), Mattie (Ben Bisschop), Martin (Pauline), Wim (Wilma), Pete (Wilma), Lena (Chris Adams), Joe (Tami), Mike (Freda), Jim (Sarah), and Dave; grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; her sister Anna Neels, her brother Michiel de Pooter (Adrie), sister-in-law Caatje Neels, brother-in-law Jacobus Neels (Johanna), sister-in-law Dickie Neels, sister-in-law Neeltje Neels, brother-in-law Chris Neels (Marie), sister-in-law Willy Guliker (Ed), sister-in-law Ina Lagemaat (John). Predeceased by her husband Joost Neels, grandson Ken Lindhout, granddaughter Ashley Neels, sister Wilhelmina (David Bareman), brother Piet de Pooter (Leuna, Dien), brother Kees de Pooter (Marie), brothers-in-law Jan Neels, Wim Neels (Koos), Frans Neels, John Neels, Gerard Neels, sister-in-law Marie (Jake Defouw). Special thanks to Cathy and the Sunset Manor Staff for all the loving care you showed to Mom and to all of us. Your compassion and love is greatly appreciated. Thanks to Dr. Rosemary Cambridge for her visits to Mom in Sunset Manor and her guidance and support. Also to Rev. van Ruitenburg for his visits, kind words and support, and to the Helping Hands Society for providing the luncheon. Sincere appreciation to Woodlawn Funeral Home for their compassion and respect shown. Our Mom was well loved and will be greatly missed by all of us.



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