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Louise Antoinette Cornelia Morton-Molenaar

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Louise Morton-Molenaar Obituary

Published by Vancouver Sun and/or The Province from Dec. 19 to Dec. 21, 2008.

MORTON-MOLENAAR Louise Antoinette Cornelia November 4, 1949 - December 18, 2008 After a full and eventful life, Louise succumbed to cancer. She leaves behind her husband of 34 years, Jim of Vancouver, her daughter Hugoline (Vern) of Calgary, her son Patrick of London, her brothers Piet (Jenny), Bert (Maike), Jos (Georgette), Vital (Lilian), nieces and nephews Frank, Constance, Tobias, Esther, David and Vera, all of the Netherlands. Her loss is shared by Jim`s brothers Robert (Lynn), David (Helen) of Ontario and their children Jeff, Greg, Kaylyn, and Shaun. Louise was born to a proud Dutch family in Maastricht in 1949. Her conservative upbringing did not hint of the adventure in her later life. During a vacation in France in 1972, her beauty caught the eye of a young Canadian traveling through Europe. Their burgeoning love and her sense of adventure brought her to Canada six months later. Louise was part of the pioneering generation of mothers with a full time career. Her years with the airline provided her and her family the privilege of traveling the world, all while she raised two children and kept a spotless, impeccably styled household. Through it all Louise found time to be active in the community, including supporting local charities. With an exacting eye for details, Louise maintained high standards in all facets of her life. She stood up for what she believed in at all times, and carried herself with grace and a fierce pride that inspired those around her. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 2465 Crown St., Vancouver on December 23rd, 2008 at 1 pm. In lieu of flowers please donate to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.kearneyfs.com . Kearney Funeral Services 604-736-0268

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February 10, 2009

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January 6, 2009

Ken and Louise Douglas posted to the memorial.

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Guy Delain

February 10, 2009

I was one of the many Airline colleagues who attended the Church service for Louise.

She brought her own distinct quality to her work. I enjoyed watching her interact intelligently and emphatically with everyone, passengers and crew alike. She was especially awesome, when determinedly exercising her Chinese language skills on layovers in Beijing.

I deeply regret her passing - and can fully understand what a great loss it must be for her immediate family.

I am thankful that I got to know Louise and I remain grateful for so many happy memories.br>
Guy Delain

Ken and Louise Douglas

January 6, 2009

Dear Jim,
Ken and I were very saddened to hear of Louise's passing.
When I first met Louise, I said to Ken that Louise was a very "nice" person. However, after I met Louise again, I realized that the word "nice" was not nearly descriptive enough, and that she was so much more than that. She was a very warm and beautiful person with a great sense of humour.
When Ken would return home from his ski trips with you, he always commented on her generosity and friendship. He will miss her.
We both have such fond memories of the times we spent together - the golf trip, and our dinners together with the both of you at Whistler. We wish there could have been more of those.
We think of Louise often, and we think of you and your family who have lost such a wonderful wife and mother.

Love, Ken and Louise Douglas

Paddy MacSween

January 3, 2009

Dear Jim, Hugoline and Patrick.

We have never met, but I am part of Louise's extended airline family. It was with great sadness that I heard of illness and death. Too many of our colleagues have been called to their final flight. She was a friend, and she will be missed. My sincere condolences to you as you begin the healing process.

Sincerely, Paddy MacSween

Gloria Willems

January 1, 2009

I'm sorry!
I now see I made a lot of mistakes writing to this Guest Book.
I entered twice, since I got lost of some messages.
I'm so sorry. This shouldn't have happened!

I forgot to tell my memories about your mother and wife:
I met Wies when I was just a kid .... about 10/11 years old.
My sister Lilian was dating her brother Vital at that time.
When they got married, Wies was already a stewardess, I guess, since then I never met her otherwise .....

I heard from her again through Lilian, when she was staying over, sometimes with Jim and when Hugoline was born ......
I met Hugoline when she was about 3 or 4 years old, I guess: she had beatifull brown hair! I d? remember that!!! and those eyes!!!

After that we lost contact, since I moved to a different city and I never met Wies again.

Last year, we, as family Willems, got to get away for the weekend to a location in Belgium.
Wies was then visiting Maastricht and we heard her on the telephone, talking the Maastricht language fluently ..... about some trivial stuff about a key to get in, or somewhat. That was awesome!!!
She had such class, so much style, still, in her Maastricht language!!!
After ALL these years!

That was the last I heard from her.
Her voice I mean.

Off course I've heard about her conversations by telephone the last couple of months.
We've met Wies at some level here also!
Even when it was in thoughts!

She was a Highlight, at least to me!

I just wanted to let you know this also.

Today I heard that you'll have a private gathering in Maastricht coming May, putting the urn into the family grave.
That's special!!!
I wish you all the best for this occassion.
It'll give you some closure, although it must be hard.

Still, I found that it's a tribute to the soul that has passed and that "things" will settle down after that, as it should be!

Wies will never be gone! I'm sure of it, but daily stuff will get a hold of you, and you shouldn't be afraid of that! because it's good to taste that part of life again too .....

You will know, that Wies isn't gone, in your souls, you'll feel it!!!!!!! At all important moments to come!!!

Gloria .
XXX

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Gloria Willems

December 29, 2008

and I did, earlier ......

I'm sorry, but I wote and wrote, from my heart, but with one tip ........... all was gone and I couldn't just start over!

So, here I am again, Gloria, the litle sister of Lilian and Vital, from the family in the Netherlands.

I'm, sorry, I was ill for a couple of days, still yet, but never mind. So that's why it took me some time to react again.
I hope you understand.

I'm stunned now!!! I really don't know what to say now. I'm lost for words!

I'll try to tell a bit more about my relationship to cancer.

I met cancer when I was 17. My future mother-in-law was diagnosed with the "pinkcancerdisease" as they nowaydays talk about it and she hid it ...... we never could speak about it till after she died, in 1976.
My very best friend got melanoman cancer when he was just 48. Exactly two months after he was diagnosed, he died, just before the New Year of 1994.
We had a very, VERY deep contact at the time ....

And helas, the disease never stops!
Jim, Hugoline and Vern and Patrick: I really DO hope that you had the same contact with your wife and mother, when you knew this "total fear" would happen?!
I never got that with my former mother-in-law, but it really helped when I got to tell my friend he could go ..... how inconvienient it was, for all of us!!!
That's a misplaced word, but it really gives away the meaning for all of us, my friend and I, and his family.
It was very hard!!!

WhatI try to say here is: I know you all've been through a very tough time!
I know it's hard to take it allthrough the end .... !
I know how hard the "letting go part" is, because you just can't ...
and I know that some weeks from now, the real REAL loss just gets to kick in, when you realize Wies isn't there anymore and ... she will not come back to you as the person you knew here to be.
THAT'S the hardest part!!!!

I think, you get me as a arrogant person, but believe me, I'm n?t!!!

I just wanted to write some words to you, as a far familymember, but I lost my "first words" and I want to let you know that we all, MY family, me, Gloria and Ron, daughter Charlotte and Thomas, their little daughter Lisa, my daughter Nadine and Mich?el and their little daughter Lara and my daughter Marilyn with her partner Frank, WE all are thinking of you!!!

We are sending you all of our bounded strenghth to the time that will come ...... !!!
and we will be thinking of you and Wies a lot.

Gloria.

Gloria Willems

December 29, 2008

and I did, earlier ......

I'm sorry, but I wote and wrote, from my heart, but with one tip ........... all was gone and I couldn't just start over!

So, here I am again, Gloria, the litle sister of Lilian and Vital, from the family in the Netherlands.
I had to choose a foreign state in the US, just to make it till this guestbook, it's a lie, but that's OK.

I'm sorry, I was ill for a couple of days, still yet, but never mind.
So that's why it took me some time to react again.
I hope you understand.

I'm stunned now!!! I really don't know what to say now. I'm lost for words!

I'll try to tell a bit more about my relationship to cancer.

I met cancer when I was 17. My future mother-in-law was diagnosed with the "pinkcancerdisease" as they nowaydays talk about it and she hid it ...... we never could speak about it till after she died, in 1976.
My very best friend got melanoman cancer when he was just 48. Exactly two months after he was diagnosed, he died, just before the New Year of 1994.
We had a very, VERY deep contact at the time ....

And helas, the disease never stops!
Jim, Hugoline and Vern and Patrick: I really DO hope that you had the same contact with your wife and mother, when you knew this "total fear" would happen?! as I had with my friend Gerd.
I never got that with my former mother-in-law, but it really helped when I got to tell my friend he could go ..... how inconvienient it was, for all of us!!!
That's a misplaced word, but it really gives away the meaning for all of us, my friend and I, and his family.
It was very hard!!!

What I try to say here is: I know you all've been through a very tough time!
I know it's hard to take it all through the end .... !
I know how hard the "letting go part" is, because you just can't ...
and I know that some weeks from now, the real REAL loss just gets to kick in, when you realize Wies isn't there anymore and ... she will not come back to you as the person you knew here to be.
THAT'S the hardest part!!!!

I think, you can get me as a arrogant person, but believe me, I'm nót!!! I really don't want to be!
I just wanted to share ... and let you know I'm thinking of you ... and not only I!

I just wanted to write some words to you, as a far familymember, but I lost my "first words" and I want to let you know that we all, MY family, me, Gloria and Ron, daughter Charlotte and Thomas, their little daughter Lisa, my daughter Nadine and Michel and their little daughter Lara and my daughter Marilyn with her partner Frank, WE all are thinking of you!!!

Off course the little ones don't know what's happening here, the're just 10 month old, but they will, in time .... so somehow, someway Wies will allways be a member of our family!!!! As you are!

Know that you're allways welcome here at our home, as you allways were and will be.

We are sending you all of our bounded strenghth to the time that will come ...... !!!
and we will be thinking of you and Wies a lot.

Gloria.

Bert Molenaar

December 25, 2008

Beste Jim, Hugoline (Vern) en Patrick,

Ook wij zijn diep getroffen door het verlies van Wies, en wensen jullie veel sterkte toe in deze moelijke tijd.

Maike en Bert Molenaar

Herma Kleinen Jonkman

December 24, 2008

Waarom Wies, waarom jij.
Jim, Hugoline, Patrick en de Fam. Molenaar
heel veel sterkte nu en in de toekomst.

bill griffis

December 23, 2008

Dear Jim, Hugoline and Patrick,
I am deeply saddened to hear of Louise's passing and can only imagine the pain and suffering you have all been through. As deep as it is now, the pain of her loss will over time ease and slowly be replaced by loving indelible memories of a wonderful care giver, as wife, mother and friend. Louise's outgoing personality was such that she touched the heart of all who knew her. I feel honoured to have known Louise.
My thoughts are with you.
Sincerely,
Bill Griffis

Brenda Hannay(Chapdelaine)

December 23, 2008

I have known Louise for 35 yrs we trained together when we joined CPAIR in 1973.Louise was a good friend always thoughtfull,and giving. Since she retired we would get together and play golf we had lots of fun.Louise fought her final battle with courage and dignity. I will miss her dearly she will always be in my heart

John Brennan

December 23, 2008

Louise was always a pleasure to fly with, a great colleague and I hope a friend, I will always treasure those memories of her and hope that our loss will be helped somewhat by these thoughts. I retired in 2001 and Louise was on my last flight, co-incidentally she was also on the flight when I first came to Canada in 1975, so she has created special memories for me, and I will miss her a lot.

Gail Francis-Bain

December 23, 2008

My condolences on the loss of dear Louise.
We met after the merge of CDN/AC & she was a bright light in a sometimes gloomy atmosphere.We had some fun flts. together & one really memorable layover in Frankfurt. She took me to a wonderful restaurant (St. Augustine's) in Mainz & we had such good food & conversation I can remember it to this day! She was so very kind.
Please know that you are in my prayers & the prayers of many at Air Canada at this very sad time.
God bless.

David Molenaar

December 23, 2008

Uncle Jim, Hugoline and Patrick,

allways in our memories, beautifull things we did together.
May you find peace and strength and in our hearts you will live forever

David, Rasma Sophia Molenaar
( maastricht )

Giovanna Duarte

December 22, 2008

Dear Hugoline,

We are very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Our thoughts are with you and your family and we hope that time will soothe your sorrow.

Michael & Giovanna

Brigitte & Joseph Knapen

December 22, 2008

Dear Jim, Hugoline and Patrick

When Joseph and I met Louise in 1974 for the first time..playing badminton in the Kitsilano..we had so much in commom that we knew right away we could not go wrong...after all Louise worked for the airline..so did I..we all lived on W.2nd ave....but most of all Joseph and I were from Limburg and so was Louise....Maastricht.....the city of my mother's entire family....so in minutes after meeting up for a double game of badminton... we never looked back...Often we spoke our dialect and we nicknamed each other Fien or Fieneke or Truke.Why?....these are kind of nice old fashioned names..names of endearment...it made us laugh.
Over the years we walked and talked a lot..spoke of the old country...holland..but mostly of limburg..a beautiful province......and we often got teased because we spoke with the soft G..just like Hugoline now does when speaking dutch.
Jim you showed Louise the beauty of B.C...the rugged mountains around Whistler and the pristine lakes in Ontario and the two of you and earlier the four of you travelled the world always calling it an adventure.
A friendship of 34 years may seem like a lifetime but now that Louise passed away at 59...this friendship was not long enough.
My dear Louise ..I will say goodbye to you with a heavy heart...however when working....flying that is....I have you travel with me.
Dear Jim and Hugoline and Patrick: Let's hope Louise's final journey will be the best and safest one ever.
It is with gratitude that we look back on our friendship with Louise and also with you Jim and the children...the memories will stay in our hearts and hopeful helps us to carry the sorrow.
with much love to you all from Joseph and Brigitte aka Tante git.

Lea and Russ Bryden

December 22, 2008

Jim,

It was our hope that at least one of us would be in Vancouver tomorrow to give you a hug in person. However the airlines had something else in mind so for the time being electronic communication will have to suffice.

Russ and I agonized all fall when we first learned of Louise's diagnosis and Thursday's news hit us deeply.

You two were our role models as we were preparing to embark on married life and it is difficult to imagine how such a beautiful partnership can be ended so quickly. We continue to learn from you.

Hugoline and Patrick, your Mum's ability to listen so deeply, care about everyone around her and her commitment to bringing up a strong and close family was an inspiration to us.

May you find peace and strength in your memories and in the knowledge that so many of us are holding the three of you in our hearts.

Lea & Russ

Toby & Mandy Molenaar

December 22, 2008

She will always live on in our memories and in our hearts, she was a special aunt to us. We also wan't to wish a specially Jim, Hugoline and Patrick the strenght to go on with their lives.

Lilian Molenaar-Willems

December 22, 2008

Dear Jim, Hugoline and Patrick,
I'll miss Louise forever, she will allways be in my heart. Wish you lots of strength for tomorrow. Big hug and kisses from Lilian.

Greg Morton

December 22, 2008

Uncle Jim, Hugoline and Patrick,
My heart goes out to all of you in this time or sorrow. Aunt Louise will always be in our memories as a wonderful and loving wife, mother, aunt or friend. She will be missed always.
Lots of Love

Piet en Jenny Molenaar

December 22, 2008

Louise, what happened to you is not fair, particularly as you were a person who always subordinated her life to others. You were our beloved sister in the family and we will remember you with pride and gratitude. Rest in peace.

Alvin Ng

December 21, 2008

My thoughts are with you and the family. I remember when I first met Louise, she was always the kindest person one can ever wish to meet. I am feel grateful to have ever known such a person.

Taryn Herriot

December 21, 2008

Uncle Jim, Hugoline, Patrick and family,

My deepest sympathy goes out to you for such a great loss. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

Kelsey Herriot

December 21, 2008

Dear Uncle Jim, Hugoline and Patrick,

My love and thoughts are with you all at this time. May your memories bring you all comfort.

Love Kelsey

Sandra-Faye Nagy

December 21, 2008

Please accept my condolences in the loss of Louise. I worked with Louise as a Flight Attendant and remember her voice and laughter well. We are never privy to the mysteries of life - each of us are given our journey to make, but are remembered for the special individual we are. Louise was a fine person. May your family find peace in knowing many persons share your sorrow.

Celina Savvouli Kleinen

December 21, 2008

Dear Jim, Hugoline and Patrick

My thoughts are with you and the family.
I admired Wies when I was a little girl,
she was what I hoped to achieve when grown up.
I treasure her letters of inspiration,

your cousin,

Rhodes, Greece

Frans Beishuizen

December 21, 2008

Wat een zwaar verlies. Ik wens Jim, Hugoline, Patrick en de familie Molenaar veel sterkte.

Esther Molenaar

December 21, 2008

It's hard to understand and it feels so unfair that tante Wies is no longer with us. But I will remember her forever as my favourite aunt who was always so warm and interested in other people. In my heart and in my thoughts she will always be present.

John Kappenburg

December 21, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Hanneke Kappenburg

December 21, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

(Friend of Vital en Lilian Molenaar.)

Gary Harasym

December 20, 2008

Jim, I was shocked beyond belief to hear about Louise. I well remember meeting with her and talking to her at length when at your 60th birthday party. Needless to say she was then a very attractive and personable woman who exuded good health.
What a shock this all must be to you and a grevious loss. If it is any solace, I learned a long time ago that life is just not fair. We just must make the best of things however they play out. You never get over stuff like this , you, at best , just learn to adjust.
I wish you all the best, as one of your many hockey pals, regarding your challenge in coping with this.

ALEXANDRA LAWRENCE BARABASH

December 20, 2008

ON THIS DAY AND THE DAYS AHEAD, MAY THE LOVE OF THOSE AROUND YOU HELP LIFT THE SORROW FROM YOUR HEARTS.
MAY YOU FIND STRENGTH IN YOUR FAITH AND COMFORT IN GOD'S LOVE, AND PEACE IN KNOWING THAT YOUR FRIENDS ARE PRAYING FOR YOU.
SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE MORTON AND MOLENAAR FAMILIES

Dave Morton

December 20, 2008

Helen and I are deeply saddened to learn of Louise's passing. She had a passion for life that was second to none. Over the years, we shared many special moments that will live on in our memories. Jim, Hugoline and Patrick, we are holding you in our thoughts and sending all our love and support.

We share your sadness

Helen and Dave

Roger Willems

December 20, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

vera molenaar

December 20, 2008

Er is niets dat moeilijker is dan de dingen te wensen en te aanvaarden zoals ze zijn
Wij vragen allemaal "waarom"? Het antwoord verstilt daar er geen antwoord is

Jim, Hugoline, Patrick heel veel sterkte.

Wies, je bent de beste!

Vera.

georgette molenaar

December 20, 2008

Lieve Wies,
Je zit voor altijd in mijn hart. Ik hoop dat je het fijn hebt waar je nu bent.
Liefs van je schoonzus Georgette

Therese D'Monte

December 19, 2008

May perpetual light shine upon Louise; may she rest in peace, Amen.
Our deepest sympathies to, Jim, Hugoline, Patrick, and the Molenaar family in Holland.
The D'Monte Family, Vancouver.

Vital Molenaar

December 19, 2008

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

Rod Pearce

December 19, 2008

Jim and Family:

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Louise. All of your team-mates, Jim, will be keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers, and if there is anything that any of us can do for you in the coming days and weeks, you need only say the word.

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