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CATHERINA BOS (VERHOEVEN)
Born: Nov 20, 1918
Date of Passing: Feb 06, 2018
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryCATHERINA BOS (nee VERHOEVEN) November 20, 1918 - February 6, 2018 Catherina (Mama, Oma, Great-Oma) passed away peacefully February 6, 2018 at the age of 99, at the Middlechurch Personal Care Home, in Winnipeg. Catherina was predeceased by her late husband Henry Bos (1966); late son John Bos (2017); survived by grandson Gary Bos (Jen) of Niagara On the Lake, late son Henry Bos (2017) (Sabina). Also left to cherish Catherina's memory is daughter Elizabeth (Jack Lankhout 1988); granddaughter Anita (Ken Kiernicki) and great-granddaughters, Cassandra and Marissa, grandson Ron Lankhout (Darcy) and great-granddaughters, Mikayla and Brylee. Catherina is also survived by son Ted Bos (Sharon); grandson Cory and great-grandson Liam (and Liam's mom Brooke), stepgrandchildren, Ainsley (Ian), Jordan (Nia), Dustin (Jessica) and Dillon. Catherina was also predeceased by husband Frank Breuer (1990); and is survived by stepsons, Ted Breuer (Helen 2008), Tony Breuer (Pat 2017), stepdaughter Rita (John Olthof 2015) and their children and families in Canada and the Netherlands. Catherina was born in the town of Mill, in the Netherlands on November 20, 1918 to parents, Theodore and Elizabeth Verhoeven. Catherina was predeceased by all the following of her siblings and their respective spouses, her brother Jan (Els), sister Elizabeth (Piet) and sister Jet (Piet) and is survived by many nieces, nephews and extended families in the Netherlands. Catherina and husband Henry emigrated with their three children, John, Elizabeth and Henry from the Netherlands in 1956 aboard the ship named the "Zuiderkruis", landing at Pier 21 in Halifax and then making their way by train to Winnipeg. In 1960, son Ted, would be their Canadian addition to the family. Mom was a strong, independent, passionate woman, full of fire and positive spirit. She loved life and it was the simple things that made her smile: music, dancing, laughing and games. Mom also enjoyed travelling back to the old country Holland, also winter vacations in Spain and Portugal. Mom's travels also took her to many destinations in Europe, Canada and the USA. Mom was an active member and volunteer of the Dutch and German Club Societies of Winnipeg for many years and helped both clubs with their Folklorama Pavilions. Mom's little castle on Kilbride Avenue in West Kildonan, was always the main attraction for daily visits by friends and family for years. A strong cup of coffee with grilled Dutch Gouda cheese sandwiches and awesome home cooked meals were always ready to be served 24/7, along with happy hour specials. Mom would always be wearing her cooking apron and who could ever forget her big smile and the famous wave at the living room window when we would drive away. Mom's home provided the basis and atmosphere of love, music and laughter. Above all, Mom lived for her family. Despite enduring the hardships inherent in surviving the depression, war, immigration, and loss, she always managed to find the true beauty in life. Mom was very grateful and proud of her family and her little home, telling stories of cherished memories formed over a lifetime with those near and dear to her heart. Catherina lived a full life and was very thankful for the long life she had, but now it was time to go, setting out her journey to reunite with the loved ones she missed so dearly. Job well done. Mom, we are all so grateful. You put on your own "Master Class" of living life in a simple, happy and fulfilling manner. We will keep smiling, laughing, dancing and waving as you always did. We love you to the moon and back!! The family would like to thank the staff at the Middlechurch Personal Care Home for their compassion and care to our mother the past five years. Cremation has taken place and a small family memorial service and celebration of Catherina's life will take place at a later date. Condolences can be sent to www.cropo.com "Rust in Vrede."
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 10, 2018
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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Sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She was a good neighbour to my grandparents, Frank and Annie Kubesh, and my mom and dad, Albie and Frank Lozinski. Always enjoyed her company. - Posted by: Nancy & Ron DeGagne (Neighbour) on: Mar 07, 2018
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Our deepest condolences to the family on the loss of your mom. We will always remember her as a vibrant woman who always had a smile and who would always bring a smile or a laugh to you with her wonderful sense of humor. Toos Bos was the true example of what "gezelligheid" was all about. May your warm memories of her stay forever in your hearts. - Posted by: Smeets family( on behalf of Corrie, Margaret, Linda and Jennifer) (Friend of family) on: Feb 16, 2018
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A true testament of the strength of the human spirite, an example of how to live life simply, and love your family. It was wonderful how much she loved her family and welcomed many others into her warm and inviting little home on Kilbride. My deepest sympathies to the family. - Posted by: Kimberley Boothe (Ted Breuer's daughter) on: Feb 12, 2018
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Who could forget Cathy Bos? I knew her when she first came to Canada and started a new life in Canada. Cathy came to work for our family around 1956-57 and was a fixture in our family life. She knew our family, even extended family, better than did many of us. She was a warm, caring woman and how she tolerated my teenage years is something I wonder about. She was of inestimable help to my mother when she began to be ill. Through Cathy, I got to know her family especially her son Henry who was a gem of a guy, just like his mother. Cathy was indeed a remarkable person who adapted to her life and the various challenges without any complaint. She focused on the positives. I share your loss and will pass the obit on to my sister LINDA and brother Michael. . - Posted by: Gerry Posner (Friend) on: Feb 10, 2018