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Victoria BOONSTRA
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Victoria BOONSTRA Obituary
On January 12, 2012, Victoria Boonstra passed away in Calgary at the age of 62.
She is survived by her loving family: husband, Keith; two children, daughter, Cynthia Rutherford and son, Daniel Boonstra; seven grandchildren and one great-grandson; father, Charles Massey; six sisters and two brothers; multiple extended family and friends. Victoria was predeceased by her mother, Faye Parker.
A Funeral Service will be held at St. Luke's Anglican Church, 8424 - 95 Avenue, Edmonton, on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lung Association Alberta/NWT Division.
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34 Entries
Paige
May 29, 2019
Weve been learning about human development in class today. We were asked about obituaries; yours is the only one I have ever read. My instructor called on me asking what I missed about you. I miss your voice, your hugs, drinking tea, doing crafts. Theres so much I wish I could ask you about. I miss you so much. I love you forever & always.❤
Ty Boonstra
January 14, 2018
It's been a tough 6 years without you. I miss you so much everyday. If I could give back 6 years and say I love you one more time, I would in a heart beat! Love you Oma ❤
Paige Shaw
January 12, 2018
So it's been 6 years & there isn't a day that goes by I don't think of you. I miss you so much. I graduated last year... & you were there with me, not only in my heart but I have your favorite flowers, your name & your dates tattooed now. I'll carry you with me in my heart forever. I love you forever & always, I hope you're having fun up there. We all miss you so much
Victoria Boonstra
January 15, 2015
Well 3 years have passed now. And I still keep thinking I can phone you. Guess not. They don't have phones in heaven.
Sure miss you still. Love you forever!!
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Ty Boonstra
December 12, 2014
Hey Oma Its Ty! I hope you have a wonderful new life up in heaven! Its just so hard to go to Opa's and to be there and not see you. I miss you so much, and so does everyone else. I will be glad to let you know that we are going to Opa's for Christmas! They are moving into a house down in Chohrane! And By They I mean Opa and his new "lady friend" (No Offence To Her) But she is very nice and I just hope you know that I love you so much and wish you were here!
Love You So Much,
- Ty Boonstra
Val Boonstra
January 12, 2013
Well sis it has been a whole year already!! It seems like just yesterday we were talking or visiting. Sisters week just isn't the same without you. Sure hope you are enjoying life in heaven with the rest of our wonderful family and friends. You will always be missed down here in our physical world. Love you more than anything!!!
Elsa
October 1, 2012
My condolences to you and your family.May God comfort you all!
You were always such a thinker!!
Val Boonstra
October 1, 2012
Well sis, today is was your birthday!! Some of your ashes were scattered in the Elbow Falls yesterday.. Hope you can swim now!! haha
I guess you will always be 62 so I will bypass you in a while. Hope you are celebrating your birthday with the rest of the family up there. Miss and love you lots down here!!
September 6, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss Keith,Danny and Cyndy I just noticed this on facebook. Your mom Vicky was like a second mom to me in my teen years and put up with me and cyndy's craziest moments always being there even when she or keith didn't agree with what we were doing. She will always be in my heart and I am sure she will be in all of yours wishing your family the best. Love from Darlena
Val Boonstra
September 6, 2012
Well sis, its Hans big 60!! Wish you were here in person to celebrate with us all. I know you are here in spirit. No other way you can be! haha
Love and still miss you way too much!!
Paige Shaw
August 3, 2012
Grandma,
I miss you so much, It breaks my heart to see Grandpa, We are all heading up to Calgary here soon, everytime I see him I want to breaak into tears, I miss you so much, its Summer Break at the momment and you promised me that I would be abke to come downn and spend some time with you, guess I cant now, so much is going to happen while your gone and its going to be so hard, graduating, getting married, having kids...
Love You
Xoxo
Paige Victoria Shaw
Val
May 20, 2012
Well today would have been your 45 th anniversary. Too bad you couldn't have waited a few more months to depart this world. Miss you
May 18, 2012
Oh Vic how I wish you were here to talk to. So much to talk about and only you to understand.
Cyndy Rutherford
April 1, 2012
Well mom..it is sister's week once again, this year it just isn't going to be the same for them...I went there for a few special keep sakes and left the rest for your sisters to sort! Didn't even give grief to Judy about having my horse...asked for it back when she passes so hoping she doesn't end up with Alzetimers lol!! Aunty Val misses you dearly...pains her just to enter your home...told her to keep her chin up as you were watching over them. I love you and can't tell you how hard this has been on me...everyone sees me as a rock...if they only knew!! Love you and miss you everyday xoxo
Val
March 7, 2012
I miss you every day.
I see your picture and wish it were you to talk to in person.
Alyshia Shaw
February 5, 2012
** Grandma **
Thank you for the gift of love,
now you're sharing it up above.
You had many things to say.
All in a caring way.
You always saw good in everyone,
No matter what they've done.
You were always the one we could all lean on.
Even though it must have felt like a ton.
You were always the strength of the family.
Now we must let you rest calmly.
As we say goodbye,
as tears roll down our eyes.
I know your place in heaven has a good view.
Because you're telling God,
I need to keep an eye on a few.
I know you will always be in our hearts and mind.
So Grandma,
I must go, but I'll never forget you're one of a kind
this is the poem i meant to post. The other one doesnt really relate! Gzzz! only i would mess up on that ARRGGG! :(
everything else i said came from the heart.
i miss you, and love you and i always will. :)
rest in peace my angel <3
alyshia shaw
February 4, 2012
I know this day will come
Where I will have to say Good Bye
I sometimes wish it will never come
But you have to let go and say always
be in my heart with love till I die
If you may knock on the door before I
Please say Good Bye my sunshine and
I will always love you in a
matter of mind
For if I may see the light before
you
I wrote this a day ahead to let
you know how much you mean
So please read and understand
before you let go of my hand
Thank you for your help
When I was sad
And need of a smile
Cause I was mad
For all the people you are
around your spirit stays
in there heart
The unloved can't forget your beautiful
Smile
Thank you for standing right beside me
and helping me through my troubles
Not leading me so I may follow or
walking in a back of me so I may not
learn
But as we know nothing last forever
we have to say Goodbye
So I appreciate the leadership and I
will never forget the memories of
friendship that we have
I will always love you and remember
your caring love
The one thing that will hurt me and
stay till the day I pass is to say
Good Bye
Don't worry I'll open the gate to heaven
and see your smile once again
Always remember a Good Bye is not
FOREVER.
I LOVE YOU GRANDMA. SAYING GOODBYE IS NEVER EASY.... I know we lost touch along the way but it doesnt mean that i dont always carry with me that i know im your girl. thankyou for always being there to participate in my bowling and being supportive, beleive it or not those are some of my best memories as a youth. i soared at it, and enjoyed my time with u. You mean the world to me, i hope your happy where ever you are, please watch over me and christian and help me to make the right decisions in life. guidence is always in need. You are my angel i love u dearly.
love always
Alyshia aka your brat
January 23, 2012
Vicky, you will be missed, and thought of often. Carey Torrance
Victoria Brilz
January 21, 2012
Dear Keith and family,
We are still wrestling with this sad, sad news. Vicky was a beautiful, warm, supportive neighbor and friend. She always made us feel welcome. I too am going to miss the firepit chats and the friendly wave from the porch as we zoom by.
Our sincere, heartfelt condolences.
Kip, Victoria, David and Alison
Bill and Jennifer Blake
January 20, 2012
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Forever in our hearts
Kylia McBain
January 20, 2012
Lynn Wattie
January 18, 2012
To live in the hearts we leave behind; is not to die.
Our deepest condolences to the family, and to my special girl Kylia, her mom and family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lynn, Brent Wattie and family.
Nikki Hall
January 18, 2012
Dan & Family,
Vicky always made me feel right at home no matter what level of destruction you & I put into it! Your mother was such an amazing person and she will truly be missed.
Those we love don't go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear
Dan-
Hold on tight to your mom's memories, she is there, watching you
Love Nikki & Todd Hall
Nicki Fox
January 18, 2012
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Jill Kimpson
January 18, 2012
The Dragonfly
Once, in a little pond, in the muddy water under the lily pads, there lived a little water beetle in a community of water beetles. They lived a simple and comfortable life in the pond with few disturbances and interruptions. Once in a while, sadness would come to the community when one of their fellow beetles would climb the stem of a lily pad and would never be seen again. They knew when this happened; their friend was dead, gone forever.
Then, one day, one little water beetle felt an irresistible urge to climb up that stem. However, she was determined that she would not leave forever. She would come back and tell her friends what she had found at the top. When she reached the top and climbed out of the water onto the surface of the lily pad, she was so tired, and the sun felt so warm, that she decided she must take a nap. As she slept, her body changed and when she woke up, she had turned into a beautiful blue-tailed dragonfly with broad wings and a slender body designed for flying.
So, fly she did! And, as she soared she saw the beauty of a whole new world and a far superior way of life to what she had never known existed. Then she remembered her beetle friends and how they were thinking by now she was dead. She wanted to go back to tell them, and explain to them that she was now more alive than she had ever been before. Her life had been fulfilled rather than ended. But, her new body would not go down into the water. She could not get back to tell her friends the good news. Then she understood that their time would come, when they, too, would know what she now knew. So, she raised her wings and flew off into her joyous new life!
Dear Keith, sorry to hear of Vicky's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
January 18, 2012
Dear Keith and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your wife and mother. Vicky was an amazing woman who welcomed people into her life with open arms. I will never forget her wonderful sense of humour and quick wit. I was so fortunate to have known her. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Cathy Ashdown Canmore,AB
Marlene Herbert
January 18, 2012
Vic,Vic,Vic--who is going to be my support/my rock...who am I going to phone 4 times a day..who is going to keep me on track..who will spend 10 hours at the "fire pit"...who is going to listen to my woes and give me the hindsight..who will spend 300 hrs doing a petti point of Dolphins..who will do a floor mat of Dolphins to keep my feet warm first thing in the morning..Well Vic we have been down this road and you know that you have had a place in my heart for the past almost 4 decades and "Skippy" I have no doubt we will meet again my very very dear friend...
January 17, 2012
With our sympathies on the loss of your mother,
Regina Shtybel, Ken and Sonia Younger
Susanne Alexander
January 17, 2012
It was great fun and a rich blessing to claim you as "sister" this past year. Your loving and generous hospitality, the teasing twinkle in your eye, your amazing creativity, and your perseverance in the face of difficulties all made a strong impression on me. The pickled beets were pretty good too! May God guide your soul on the next stage of your journey through eternity!
Love,
Sister Sue
Val Boonstra
January 17, 2012
There will never be another sister as sweet, generous and loving as you. You will be in my heart and thoughts forever!!
Cyndy Rutherford
January 17, 2012
Dearest Mom:
If flowers grow in heaven Lord,
then pick a bunch for me then
place them in my mother's arms
and tell her they're from me.
Tell her that I love and miss her
and when she turns to smile,
place a kiss upon her cheek and
hold her for awhile.
I will love you always xoxoxox
Tracey Vankeimpema
January 17, 2012
Keith, Cyndi,Dan and family. Our hearts go out to you all, we loved and adored Vicky. Thoughts and Prayers with you
Lots of Love Tracey and Martin
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