Wiepie Witteveen (née Renema)
November 3, 2024
Wiepie Witteveen (née Renema), 82, of London, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at University Hospital.
Wiepie was born in Wirdum, Netherlands, in 1942 and immigrated to Canada with her family in 1956. She married John Witteveen on July 20, 1962. Together, they started their family on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, moving to Toronto, Ontario, in 1973, where they lived for many years before retiring in London, Ontario.
She will be missed by her husband John; her sons Fred Witteveen of Toronto and his wife Georgina and their daughter Mariah; Jim Witteveen of Thorold and his wife Jennifer and their children Mitchell (Laurette), Amalea (Keith), Abigail (Joey) and Mackenzie; Roger Witteveen of Waterloo and his wife Nicole and their children Nathan (Annika) and Jocelyn (Lewis). Wiepie will also be missed by her siblings Andy (Ann) Renema, Dorothy (John) Wikkerink, Raymond Renema, and Agnes (Pete) Tjepkema. Wiepie was predeceased by her brother James.
Throughout her life, Wiepie was active in her church community and had a deep love for the Lord. She was passionate about furniture sales and enhancing her clients’ home interiors. She loved flowers and was an avid gardener.
Her family also wishes to express their gratitude and appreciation to the Westmount Dialysis staff for their exceptional care of Wiepie for many years.
A Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, November 26, at 1:00 p.m. at Talbot Street Church, 513 Talbot Street, London, Ontario. The church asks that anyone wishing to send flowers to the church ensure that the flowers arrive between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on November 26, 2024. Those wishing to donate in memory of Wiepie, are asked to consider donating to the Kidney Foundation of Canada.
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Sorry we can’t be with you next week but we pray for God’s peace to surround you all as you celebrate the life of a beloved wife, mom, grandma, sister, aunt and friend.
Wiepie was a dear teenage years friend who stayed a friend forever. Her optimistic and enthusiastic view on life was contagious for many. Her strong faith in Christ was a witness to all. She had many difficult years with her health and bore them with grace. Rest sweetly in the arms of Jesus, my dear friend.
I will dearly miss my Auntie Wiepie. Her faith in God always inspired me. Her phone chats always uplifting. My prayers go out to all the family. Love you all from Rick and Ying and MJ.
Services for Wiepie Witteveen (née Renema)
Celebration of Life will be held at:
Talbot Street Church
513 Talbot Street,
London, Ontario
November 26, 2024 1:00 pm
Additional Service information
The Church asks that anyone wishing to send flowers to the church ensure that flowers arrive between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on November 26, 2024.
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A donation has been made to Kidney Foundation. Message from the donator: Many fond memories of Wiepie.
~ ELizabeth Mitchell