CAROLINA TEN BERK DE BOER

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CAROLINA TEN BERK DE BOER May 20, 1919 - April 13, 2009 Carolina passed away peacefully on April 13, 2009 at St. Boniface General Hospital in Winnipeg at the age of 89. Carol was born in Aalsmeer, The Netherlands. She worked in the family green house business. During the war she was involved with ambulatory services as well as the underground . After the war she married Gerrit ten Berk de Boer. In July of 1953, along with their daughter, they immigrated to Canada and settled in Winnipeg. Carol was a sharp, energetic, hardworking, fun loving woman who lived a rich and fruitful life. She had many passions, her Creator, sailing, sewing, nature, animals, plants, gardening, camping, hiking, swimming, dancing, especially square dancing, decorating and fashion design. She was an excellent homemaker, operated a sewing business from her home and was involved in numerous volunteer ventures. She was a Girl Guide leader for many years. Along with her husband, she volunteered at the Dutch Pavilion, Folklorama for over 25 years where she acted as costume consultant, display co-ordinator, helped in the kitchen and participated on stage. She's the lady who costumed all the dolls in the display and many of the Miss Holland participants. She will be remembered by many as their second mother, for her good heart, for her caring, consideration and encouragement, for her daring and righteous nature and her generous spirit. She will be greatly missed by her family, husband Gerrit; daughter Kitty (Peter); grandsons Lorren and Michael (Leanne); and great-grandson Tyler, his mother Melanie; her earth angels Janie and Evert, Willy and Jan, and many close and long time friends. Thank you to staff and homecare workers at Fred Douglas Lodge and Catherine Place for your help, support, understanding, patience and kindness. Thank you to all the Doctors, nurses and staff at the St. Boniface General Hospital Emergency and Unit 5E for your care and accommodating efforts to keep Carol as comfortable as possible during her final days. At Carol's request cremation has taken place. A private gathering will be held at a later date. Chapel Lawn 885 - 9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 25, 2009