Born in Rotterdam, Holland on the 22nd of July, 1930.
At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Saturday, December 22, 2012 of Grand Bend in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of Cornelis Hirdes. Dear mother and mother-in-law of Tony Hirdes of Stratford, Case and Lily Hirdes of Peterborough, John and Bonnie Hirdes of Elora and Debbie Hirdes of Stratford. Dear grandmother of Heather, Beth, and Janel; Shaun, Sarah, Adam and Samantha; and Daniel. Also survived by many great-grandchildren and remembered by a close family friend Fred de Groot Boersma and his late wife Nellie. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Joop and Bep van Loon, Kathrina van Loon, and Miep Visker/Hirdes all of the Netherlands. Aunt of Toon and Ria Hirdes of the Netherlands. Predeceased by brothers Koos and Nico, and sister Ballie van Loon/Iwaarden, brother-in-law Adriaan Hirdes and his wife Riek.
Family acknowledgement of sponsorship to Canada in 1966 by Bertrand Grenier, of Saint-Georges de Beauce (Quebec).
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, (1 street west of Main) Exeter on Thursday from 4-7 PM. The funeral service will be held at the Exeter Christian Reformed Church, 330 Huron Street West, Exeter on Friday, December 28th at 10 AM with Pastor Harry Frielink officiating. Interment Pinery Cemetery, just outside Exeter city limits.
A luncheon will be held at the Exeter Christian Reformed Church following the interment.
Donations to the Headache Network of Canada, 210 Georgian Dr, Oakville, ON L6H 6T8 would be appreciated by the family.
Anna Baukje (van Loon) Hirdes
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Douglas Yeo
John, please accept my condolences. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Hilary Caldarelli
Dear John, Bonnie and Daniel –
Just heard from Julie about this. My sincerest condolences on the loss of your mom and Oma. Thinking of and praying for you in this difficult time.
Warmly, Hilary
Byung Wook Chang
Dear John,
I just heard about your mother’s passing.
My heart is with you in this time of sorrow.
May the peace that comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Ken & Gayle Kritzer
For all of the members of Anna’s family and particularly to my old friend Cor and co-worker Tony, Gayle and I send our most heart felt sympathy and well wishes. We are so sorry that we didn’t learn of Anna’s passing until today. We would have liked to be at her funeral. But her parting just emphasizes our need to see you soon and enjoy some time reminiscing. Cor, please know that we are thinking of you in your time of grief.
Ken & Gayle Kritzer
Vahe Kehyayan
Dear John:
I am deeply sorry to hear about the death of your mom. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Vahe
Oana Danila
Dear John, my most heartfelt sympathy for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Oana
Erin & Bruce
Dear John, Bonnie and Daniel,
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your mother and grandma. From knowing the three of you, we know she had a rich and fulfilling life. Hope you gain strength from each other in this difficult time. WIth love, from Erin and Bruce
Shannon Freeman
Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family at this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Shannon, Sammy, Alexandria, Violet, and Henry Freeman-Idemilih
Glenn and Berniece Verbrugge
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints ( Ps 116:15.)
And what a saint Anna was as she, together with Cor, had a great ministry for the Lord in several areas. We pray God will bring comfort for Cor and ease the pain of this great loss just before Christmas.
Patti and John Schmidt
We are saddened to hear of your mother’s passing, John. We know that she will be deeply missed. Our thoughts are with you and all of your family.
Jerry & Mary De Boer
We are saddened to hear that Ann was called home to now spend eternity with her Lord. Cor, we grieve her loss with you, but as we consider her now in th glories of heaven, for her the long battle is over. No more pain, of which she had much first hand experience, and no more dealing with the many failings of a human body.
We pray Jesus will overshadow you with His care and provision for the days ahead, and may He direct you for the many decisions you face in the coming months. We look forward to speaking with you by phone within the next two weeks.
With our love; Jerry & Mary De Boer, Arcadia Florida.
Martin and Ann Reedyk
Dear Cor and Family:
We grieve with you the passing of a dear child of God, a queen, a humble servant. We thank God for her life and the support that she gave to her dear husband Cor.
May the Lord sustain you in your loss.
Love in Christ
Martin and Ann Reedyk
John & Leslie Strupat
Our sympathies for the loss of a gentle and kind woman who will not be forgotten. Now we can celebrate a life well lived on 3 continents.
Paul Stolee and Christine Zaza
John, our thoughts and sympathies are with you and your family.
Paul and Chris
Liz Busuttil
Dear Cor and family,
We send our sincerest condolences in the passing of your dear Anna.
We pray that in this time of loss,
You’ll feel God’s love much more
And that you’ll find your comfort
In the presence of the Lord
We pray God pours upon you,
His sweet amazing grace
And overflow your heart with peace
As you live in His embrace.
From your friends and family at Christian Reformed World Missions
Tina Mah
To John,Bonnie, and family,
I am sorry to hear of your great loss. I wish for you and your family, peace, at this most difficult time. Sending you my deepest condolences.
Tina Mah
Paul Vermette
Dear John and Family,
Heartfelt condolences for the loss that you feel. May you draw inspiration from your memories and your mother’s contributions to your lives.
Dave and Rose Daining
We were priveleged to meet Ann a few years ago and enyoyed her and Cor’s hospitality. I have enjoyed serving in Nigeria with Cor on multiple mission trips. Cor, we love you; and you and your family are in our prayers.
Garry Parsons
Tony, Cathy and I offer our condolences to you and your family. We want you to know that we will help share your grief when we get together very soon. The lose of a mother is one of the most significant events that we will all endure in our lives. She sounded like a mother who worried more about everyone else but herself. Loving, kind, unselfish and there for you.
Garry and Cathy Parsons
Andrew and Leah Costa
John, Bonnie, Dan, and family, Our deepest sympathies during this time of loss and remembrance of life lived.
Julie Koreck
John, Bonnie and Daniel, wishing you peace at this sad time.
In quiet, may you find comfort.
In memory, may you find healing.
In the power of love, may you find peace.
Daniel Barber
John, my sincerest condolences in this difficult time. The loss of a loved one, especially a family member, clouds our sense of what we have. You have such a loving family and my heart goes out to all of you. Be well.
fenna müller
Ik wil hierbij de familie condoleren met het verlies van hun vrouw, moeder en oma. Tante Annie zal altijd in mijn gedachten blijven als een hele lieve vrouw.
Heel veel sterkte.
Fenna müller uit Nederland.
Nancy Curtin-Telegdi
With deepest condolences to the Hirdes family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Nancy Curtin-, Andrew, and Erin Telegdi
Rev Ronald C. Hirdes
Your Michigan family/friends send our sympathy to you Cor and your family in the passing of your wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She shall live forever in the presence of the great Cloud of Witness. The great eternal promises from God.
Pastor Ron and Wilma Hirdes family
Fran & Tom Pearson
Our sincerest condolences go out to the Hirdes family, as we all morn the loss of Anna.
Fran & Tom Pearson
Linda and Jack Pearson
Dear John,
We are very sorry to hear of the passing of your mom Anna.It is a difficult thing to lose a parent especially at Christmas. We are thinking of you and Bonnie and your family.
Jim, Gloria and Kevin Vasey
Sincerest condolences to the family of Anna Hirdes. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Eva Neufeld
Our heart felt condolences John, to you and your family.
Eva Neufeld & Karl Muttenthaler
Milton Equine Hospital
Core, our thoughts are with you during these difficult times. We send our deepest condolences to you and your family.
From all the staff at Milton Equine Hospital
Waynne & Willi Charlton
Although it is difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,
May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
Words cannot convey the heartfelt sympathy that is felt for you in your great loss.
Mom will have the coffee pot on for her!!!