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Mary VAN VERDEGEM
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Mary VAN VERDEGEM Obituary
Jacoba Louisa (nee Bartelen)
January 2, 1929 – February 16, 2014
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Van Verdegem on February 16, 2014. She is survived by her loving husband, George; daughter Diana (Wyman) Jones; son Doug (Karen) Van Verdegem; grandchildren Chris Dugdale (Shannon), Kevin Dugdale, Steven St. Louis (Janelle), Jonathon Van Verdegem, and Krysta Van Verdegem; great-grandchildren Cassidy Dugdale, Braiden Dugdale, Megan Dugdale; siblings Viola (Gordon) Hilton, Helen Duft, and Clarence (Barbara) Bartelen. She was predeceased by her brothers Clarence Bartelen, and Anton Bartelen, sister Alice Schmaltz, great-granddaughter Destiny Dugdale, and her parents Joseph and Celina Bartelen. Mary was born in Strathmore, and married George Van Verdegem on November 21, 1950. They started farming together in the Strathmore area where they continued to live their entire lives. Their daughter Diana was born in 1952, and their son Douglas followed in 1955. Mary was a long-time member of the CWL, had a regular bridge club, and was an avid curler. She was very dedicated to her family, and enjoyed gardening and playing cards with friends. A Prayer Service will be held on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at Wheatland Funeral Chapel (202 Lakeside Boulevard, Strathmore) at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at Hope Community Covenant Church (245 Brent Boulevard, Strathmore) at 11:00 a.m. To send condolences, please visit www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca.
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February 26, 2014
We are sorry to hear of your Moms passing. Our thoughts are with the family at this time.
Lori & Debbie (Setter)
February 24, 2014
So sorry to hear of Mary's passing.Hope to stop in and see my old home sometime when I get south.
Doona (Kearns) Legge
Betty Siddall (Buker)
February 21, 2014
Mary was a dear friend, we will miss her very much. My deepest sympathy to all the family during this difficult time.
Matt & Marg Schmaltz
February 21, 2014
Sorry to hear of Mary's passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this time. May she rest in peace.
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