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Elizabeth Gerritsen Obituary
Elizabeth Cartwright Gerritsen's spirit passed on courageously from her human form on the morning of Wednesday, November 30th, at home with her family. Elizabeth, more commonly known as Liz, was born in 1955 and raised as a fifth generation Marysville, California native.
Moving to the coast as soon as she was able, Liz created her homes in Santa Cruz and Carmel, California, and Coupeville, Washington over the course of her 61 years with us.
Her heart was soothed by peacefulness and play. When she wasn't immersed in the duties of raising a family, defending causes, and running businesses, she could be found exercising her love of water over the course of her life via surfing, swimming, kayaking, and walking on the beach daily with her faithful stream of canines.
With twinkling eyes, a contagious smile, and irrepressible laughter, Liz could be found anywhere just by listening for giggles.
She related to the world with her sensitive heart, through unbridled humor, and an earnest passion for all living creatures.
She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Hans Gerritsen, their daughter Marieke, son-in-law Daniel, granddaughter Juniper Byrd McGovern, and Tilly the "Terrierist".
Memorial services will be held in Coupeville, WA in December, Carmel, CA in January, and in Holland in February. Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences at www.whidbeymemorial.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Elizabeth Gerritsen
December 9, 2019
Thank you for sending a remembrance reminder. I continue to pray for Liz to keep her memory alive.
When we were really young-5 or so, Liz, Barbara and I would play dress up and walk back and forth between our houses in our heels, hats, and fake fur stoles.
A best recollection was clomping in my heels and hat to Lizs house to have a chocolate milkshake. I loved going to Lizs house! I loved seeing Mrs Cartwright too. Sometimes her dad was home and he would playfully tease us too.
I feel blessed that she was my early childhood friend.
Terre
Michele Smith-Davies
January 14, 2017
Liz, once my wonderful neighbor and friend always made me laugh and gave me courage to keep being creative and enjoy life. I always felt peace being in her home surrounded by her beautiful garden We shared some great dinners. I will miss you Liz - you always made grocery shopping fun! You will be in my thoughts especially when I see a beautiful garden.My love to you Hanz And Marikea Michele
December 21, 2016
I can't believe that Liz has passed away! She was one of my best childhood friends. I can still hear her voice calling me "Terrebeary". She was such a blessing to me! I will keep her in my prayers-may her memory be eternal.
Terre Nicholau Terzakis
Don Anderson
December 16, 2016
Loved walking with her on Carmel Beach.She was always so full of life. She is missed.
Earl Elliott
December 14, 2016
She was a good friend of mine in school. My good thoughts go out to her family, she'll be missed.
Bruce Buttacavoli
December 14, 2016
Sorry sorry to hear....to early to young...
Jo Bowman
December 11, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Liz, we went to the same schools. What I remember most about her was her laugh and she was always smiling. My prayers are with you.
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