After a long, courageous struggle with kidney failure, Karen passed peacefully at LHSC-University Hospital, London on Thursday, February 7, 2019, at the age of 54. Loving mother of Sarah and Josh Knip, Jason Neevel and Mandy Purcell, and Lisa and Brett Oud all originally of Exeter. Adored Nana of Caleb, Keagan, Avery, Hudson, and Nora. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Brenda and Dave Erb of Dashwood, Pauline and Ed Monden of Brodhagen, Irene and Morris Van De Walle of St. Marys, Mona and Graham Hennigar of Nova Scotia, Brian and Jen Brand of St. Marys, and Julia and Darrin Reid of Nova Scotia. Predeceased by her parents Simon Brand and Rennie Wynja.
Visitation will be held at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, EXETER on Sunday evening from 6-8 PM. The memorial service will be held at the Exeter Christian Reformed Church, 330 Huron Street West, Exeter on Monday, February 11th at 11 AM with Pastor Kevin teBrake officiating. Cremation with private family interment Exeter Cemetery.
For those who wish, donations to London Health Sciences Foundation- Dialysis Unit.
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Vicki and Dave Hayter
Dear Brenda, Dave and Families –
Dave and I are so very sorry to hear about Karen. What a wonderful sister and overall beautiful person she was!
Thinking of you now and in the coming days ahead.
Lori Baker
Dave and Brenda and the entire Brand family – so very sorry to hear of your loss. Our sincere sympathies
Brad and Lori Baker
Jason Bourne
So sorry to hear of your loss. Karen was such a nice person. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
David Smith
Our deepest sympathies to Karen’s entire family. It was with great sadness that we read the news upon returning from holidays. Karen will always be remembered for her fun loving and outgoing personality.
Sincerely
David and Michelle Smith
Bob and Helen Coates
Our sympathy in the loss of a dear mother , grandmother and sister. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gabbie and Margaret
Our sincere condolences to you all
Our prayers be with you
Ann and Fred Zwaan (Kleinhaar)
My heartfelt condolences to Karen’s children , the Brand, Wynja and Neevel families.
May God comfort and strengthen you at this sad and difficult time.
Patti and Stevie
Dear Brenda and Dave
Our hearts are saddened by your loss. Extending deep and heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Hugs!!!
Patti and Stevie Geoffrey
Heather Dougherty
Brenda, Dave and family
We were so sorry to hear of Brenda’s passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Heather Dougherty & Brian Taylor
Alice Broom
Deepest sympathy Lisa and Brett and family in the loss of Karen. Herb and Alice Broom
Annette Cousens
Dear Brenda, Pauline, Irene, Mona, Brian, Julia and families
Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of your beautiful sister.
Sincerely,
The Veninga family.
Bob and Nancy Campbell
Lisa and Brett , our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Such a great loss for you all. May the memories of your Mom and good times you shared bring happiness in the days to come. Hugs to you both. Love you.
Aunt Nancy and Uncle Bob
Gerald and Catherine Shantz
Brenda ,Dave and Family- We wish to extend our sincere sympathies to you in your loss- may God surround you with peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Doug & Betty Lynn Eckel
Brenda, Dave and family: We are so sorry to hear of Karen’s passing. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Sending our most sincere sympathy to all of you. ♥
Corrie and Martin Fischer
To Karen’s children , grandchildren brother ,sisters and family .
Our sincere condolences in this great loss.
May the Lord comfort you in the days and weeks ahead.
Love from your aunt ,Corrie ,uncle Martin ,cousins Linda ,( Jim ) & Debra
Maple Ridge ,B.C.
Ryan & Bethany
Sarah & Josh and family, Jason and Mandy, Lisa and Brett,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you all during this tough time. Sending big hugs from the west
Barb and Tony Fisher
Dear Brenda, Dave and family, so sorry to hear about Karen. Thinking of you and her loved ones
Rick and Marg Gingerich
Dave,Brenda and family
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Rick and Marg Gingerich
Alvin & Mary Draisey
To all of Karen’s family
We send our deepest sympathy. Karen was always a beautiful person from the inside out.
Our prayers are with each and everyone at this difficult time. Cherish all your memories.
Mary Lannin-Neevel
Dear Sarah, Josh and family, Jason and Mandy, Lisa, and Brett,
Sorry for the loss of your mother and grandmother. She was a very courageous lady.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Aunt Mary
Rick & Marilyn Vandenbussche
Sarah & Josh and family: thoughts and prayers are with you all as you mourn the loss of your mom.
George and Elaine Ducharme
Dave Brenda and family: So story to hear of Karen’s passing. Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your sister. George and Elainr
Mike and Vicki Ducharme
Brenda and Dave: Shocked and saddened to hear of Karen’s passing went to school with her at SHDHS….Did not hear she was struggling with her health until now. Please know we have you all in our thoughts and prayers. Memories memories …..Hold them close..Another one gone too soon !RIP Karen
Sandra Newton
Sarah and Josh
I was sorry to receive word of your beautiful mom’s passing. She will be missed. Keep the memories of your mom always in your heart and she will always be with you.
Lynnette Heirs
Brenda,Pauline,Irene,Mona,Julia & Brian
We are so sorry to hear about Karen. Our deepest condolences to all of you & your family!
from Kramer family.xx
Donna O 'Brien
Brenda,Dave and family. Please accept my most sincere sympathy at this sad time! You are in my special thoughts and prayers !! Donna
Howard and Yvonne Hendrick
Offering our sincere condolences to all of Karen’s family in her passing. Many years ago Karen on occasion babysat for us. Cherish all your memories.
Sincerely,
Howard and Yvonne Hendrick
Colin Cottrell and Lori Flynn
Our sincere condolences on your loss
Janet
Lisa & Brett, Pauline &Ed & family I’m so sorry to hear this sad news of Karen. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all at this time Janet & John Bilcke
Dan & Julie Turkheim
Brenda and Dave and the entire family, we are so sorry for your loss.
Dan & Julie Turkheim
Stephanie Masse
Thinking of you all during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bernice Thompson
Sarah,Josh,Caleb,Keagan,Avery,Hudsonand Nora.
Thinking of you all at this very sad time.It was always so great to see when Grandma came up that she had fun with her Grandchildren,I am sure that you all will miss the times that you spent together.
Sincere sympathy to you all.
Bernice Thompson
Elaine Vandeworp
To all Karens loved ones, we want to extend our deepest condolence. Love and prayers. Bill and Elaine Vandeworp
Amy Walper-Bedard
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers and hugs to you and the kids at this difficult time.
Judy Mills
To Karen’s family
Please accept my deepest sympathy at your loss. I met Karen a few years ago when we were both on the same Board of Directors. She was very dedicated to her position on the committee. She worked hard and had the best interest of everyone in mind when she made a decision. I learned about her family as she chatted about them and she sure thought a lot about each of you. Her grandchildren were especially precious to her. She talked some about her own ailments but never complained. I am so sorry she lost her battle but know she fought well. We can all learn from her strength and courage. I was blessed to have known her. God Bless.
Bonnie Groot
So very sorry for the loss of you sister , thinking of you Brenda and David and family..
Dave & Vicki Hayter
Our sincere condolence on your loss
Glen and Donna Greb
Heartfelt condolences to Brenda and Dave and family.
Jill Reid
Jules and Darrin and all of Karen’s family. Please accept my condolences. I can only imagine what it’s like to lose a sibling. My sympathy to her children. I know how hard it is to lose a parent. You will have great memories of your mom that will help you through this time.
Thinking of all of you.
Jill Reid
Pam Bedour
Dear Dave, Brenda and family,
I’m so sorry. While I’ve only known Karen briefly, she left a lasting impression of a warm, kind and courageous woman. She truly was a beautiful soul and I know you’ll miss her greatly. My deepest sympathy to all of you and sending much love from Ottawa.
Pam
Allan & Patty Case
Our sincere condolences to the family. Karen always had a smile on her face and dearly loved her children and grandchildren. She would always bring up a story of when the kids were younger and we would laugh. Cherish the memories.
Allan & Patty Case and family
Richard and Mary Erb
To all the Brand family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you ..
Anne Langendyk
Sarah, Josh and all of the family.
Our prayers and hugs for all.
So sorry for your loss.
Anne and Bert Langendyk.
Angela Vandeworp
To the Brand family Please ,except my sympathy for the lose of Karen. My prayers are with you all
Maureen Wood
Brenda and Dave
My Sympathy in the Loss of your Sister Karen
Maureen Wood
Laura Overholt
Brenda, Dave and family.
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your sister and aunt.
Audrey (Adkins) Dakin
Brenda;
I’m so sorry to read of your dear sister, Karen’s, passing. I remember her as such a beautiful person.
Audrey (Adkins) Dakin
Glen & Peggy Restemayer
Brenda, Dave & Family,
We were sorry to hear of Karen passing away.
Keeping you in our thoughts & prayers while
You go through this difficult time.
Life brings tears, smiles & memories
The tears dry up, the smiles fade away,
but the memories last forever.
Sincere Sympathy,
Glen & Peggy
Marg Deichert
Brenda, Dave & Family – Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers on the loss of your sister Karen.
Sending hugs.
Marg Deichert
Arlene and Scott Thomson and Family
My prayers are with you and your family, I will miss my treasured friend. She had so much strength,courage and she never complained. Keeping special memories close to your heart.
Tony /Marlene Bedard.
So sorry for your loss of a loved.one !
Brenda Palsa
Lisa and Brett our condolences on the passing of your mom – a long struggle may she be at peace hugs and love to you and your family
Paul & Beth Anstett
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. We are thinking of all of you at this difficult time. Take care of each other and cherish your memories.
Paul, Beth, Brenna, Jared and Taryn Anstett
Harold ad Lida DeVries
So sorry to hear about your mom’s passing .
We will pray for you all for the next coming days.
Chip Oud
I had a couple good visits with Karen a year ago. That time opened my eyes to what she endured, shocking. She was glad of her family time. Time with Karen was memorable, glad of it. She’s at peace.
Sorry for the family’s loss.
TINA ATSMA
SO SORRY TO HEAR THE PASSING OF KAREN ANNETTE BRAND.
IT IS ALWAYS PAINFUL TO LOSE A LOVED ONE FROM ANY FAMILY.
OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCE TO ALL THE FAMILY’S .
MAY WE SEND OUR LOVE AND PRAYERS FROM GOD ABOVE
LONG TIME FRIENDS OF THE FAMILY..
Teo and Sieka
Our sincere condolences to the family
Our prayers are with you at this time and days to come.
Joyce and Doug McBeath
Brenda and Dave and family
Our sincere condolence on your loss
Doug and Joyce McBeath
Brenda and Dave and family
Our sincere condolence on your loss
Maggie Williamson
Lisa and Brett So sorry for your huge loss. Just way to young. My thoughts and prayers for you and your entire family Marg
Ena de Haan
How we will miss our dear friend Karen who was a member of our Book club and always had very interesting & intelligent remarks &/or questions for discussion. May you rest in peace without pain and worry dear Karen, we love you.
Vickie and Al Harvey
Sarah Josh and family
Sorry for your loss
Marion McCarter
Sarah and Josh and families
Thinking of you at this sad and difficult time as you mourn the loss of your mother and grandmother.
Treasure all of her wonderful memories and carry them with you in your hearts forever. Deepest Sympathy.
Marion McCarter
Pete & Deb Timmermans
Sincere condolences from Pete & Deb Timmermans and Family….