Catharina Anna (Tina) VAN ITERSON

VAN ITERSON, Catharina (Tina) Anna (nee van Ham)
Peacefully, in her sleep, at home at Christie Gardens, on July 14, 2003. Born July 4, 1910 at Schagen, The Netherlands. Wife of the late Herman (Harry) A. Van Iterson; loving mother of G. Jan (John) Van Iterson (and Annette Rubin), Willem (Bill) Van Iterson (and Susan), and C. Anna H. Johnston (and John); beloved Oma of Michael Goodwin, Andrew (and Susan Merrill), Ray (and Keisha Gary) and Laura (and Gene Villeneuve) Van Iterson, and Karen (Scott Paler) and Alex Johnston; great-grandmother to Peter and Zeph Van Iterson; fond sister of the late Piet (and Truus) and Anna van Ham, of The Netherlands. Tina and Harry brought their young children to Canada, in 1950, from The Netherlands via Curacao. Together, they raised a wonderful family with the benefits of a Dutch heritage, a good education, and a future in Canada. Tina and Harry were founding members of St. James United Church and took active roles in the congregation throughout their lives in Canada. For years, Tina led one of the largest CGIT groups in the country. In her late fifties, Tina resumed her career as a teacher, providing special education for children with learning disabilities and making good friends in the teaching community. As a widow, for thirty years, she was the much loved head of the Van Iterson family. She was ever active in her garden and her continuing personal education. Tina lived a rich life helping her family, friends and church. Tina will always be remembered for her kindness, creativity, optimism, and independent spirit. Visitation will be at the Turner and Porter Butler Chapel, 4933 Dundas St. West, Toronto, from 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday July 17 and from 2 to 4 p.m., Friday July 18. Funeral Service will be held at St. James United Church, 400 Burnhamthorpe Rd., Toronto, on Saturday, July 19, 2003 at 11:30 a.m. A reception will follow the service. Cremation. Memorial donations may be made to St. James United Church, or a charity of choice.