Was lovingly called into her Father's arms at United Mennonite Home, on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in her 78th year. Beloved wife of Andy for over 52 years. Loved mother of Henry Brons (Kim Stead) (Rachel Shears (Josh) and Andrew), Anita Wassenaar (Bruce) (Aaron (Kristen), Nick (Taylor), Peter, Rebekah, Leah and Jared), Lorianne Eggink (George) (Cassandra Brouwer (Cameron), Alice, Renèe and John) and Wendy Zandstra (Wayne Dalton) (Braden, Brittany Albers (Tyler), Hayley, Rianna and Shaelyn). Great-grandmother of James Shears and Lilah Brouwer. Dear sister of Bill Klooster (Arla), Henry Klooster (Jean), Janet Holleman (John), George Klooster (Maria), Joyce VanHelden (John) and the late Jack Klooster (Gina) and sister-in-law of Jan Brons (Lien), Henk Brons (late Yvonne), Willem Brons (Tilly) and the late Wim Brons (Marja). Rita will also be missed by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation at Mountainview Christian Reformed Church, 290 Main Street East, Grimsby, on Monday, June 13, 2022, from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m., where the Memorial Service will take place on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at 1 p.m. Private family interment at Lane's Cemetery, St. Anns. If desired, memorial contributions to the Grimsby Life Centre would be sincerely appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to STONEHOUSE-WHITCOMB FUNERAL HOME, GRIMSBY, 905-945-2755.
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Published by The Hamilton Spectator on Jun. 11, 2022.