Elizabeth Goumans

Elizabeth Goumans

Elizabeth Goumans Obituary

Published by Vancouver Sun and/or The Province from Jul. 4 to Jul. 6, 2014.
Elizabeth (Betty) Goumans August 21, 1928 - June 3, 2014 Elizabeth {Betty} Aukje Goumans (Van Tongeren) Passed away peacefully with family at her side at Delta Hospital June 3, 2014. Elizabeth was born in Apeldoorn, Netherlands on Aug 21, 1928. Married Peter Johannes Goumans (Dec 29,1924 - Aug 13, 2004) April 16, 1947. Her sons Peter (Mary), Gerry (Heather), Corry (Carol), Eppie (Jocelyne), Paul (Cheryl) and daughter Betty (Doug); 14 Grandchildren and 13 Great-Grandchildren. Memorial Service: Arbor Chapel at Valley View Funeral Home Surrey, BC Thursday July 10, 2014 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM.

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14644 - 72nd Avenue, Surrey, BC V3S 2E7

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