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VAN STEYN, Anne Theresia
Anne Theresia van Steyn, a longtime and beloved resident of Elk Grove, died January 23, 2009, at 88 years young. Preceded in death by first husband Jack C. van Steyn, second husband John VandeKamp, sisters Bep Akerboom and Trace Warmerdam, her beloved granddaughter Faith Anne van Steyn. Mrs. van Steyn is survived by her brother Theodorus van Werkhoven of Lisse, NL, and by her ten children and their (spouses), Case (Christine) of Galt, Tony (Linda) of Elk Grove, Margaret Duarte (John) of Elk Grove, John of Pleasant Hill, Ron (Pam) of Highlands Ranch, Colo., Theresa Adrian (Paul) of Escalon, Jack (Jenny) of Elk Grove, Marianne Chick of Elk Grove, Paul (Vicki) of Elk Grove, and Mike (Jackie) of Elk Grove. She was beloved ''Oma'' to 26 grandchildren and their (spouses), Jennifer van Steyn Kaiser (Brock), Ted, Kathleen, and Russell van Steyn, Felicia Ragsdale (Curt), Heather Aufdemberg (Chris), Tiffany Hampton (Mike), Todd Duarte (Martina), Jon Duarte, Chris and Vanessa van Steyn, Ronny and Laura van Steyn, Shane and Donovan Adrian (fiance Rachel Scholten), Nathan van Steyn, Jacob Hall, Nathan Martin (Cassie), Matt Martin (Nissa), Roseanna and Julianna Thomas, Hannah Chick, Tom, Joshua, and Holly van Steyn, and Garrett Stone, and 11 great-grandchildren, Austin and Savannah Ragsdale, Nicholas and Emily Aufdemberg, Taylor Alarid, Angelina and Tessa Duarte, Kira Kaiser, Nathan and Haley Martin, and Liberty Anne Martin, who was born on the morning of Anne's passing. Finally, Anne is survived by stepson John VandeKamp (Kitty) of Anapolis, Md., stepdaughter Mary Sheppard of Burnett, Wisc., and step-grandchildren David VandeKamp (Meredith), Emily Gwynne (Pete), and Kristen Sheppard. Finally, she was survived by beloved ''family'' Emily DeRousse and Sandra van Steyn Laherrere, and Moira Warmerdam, as well as additional dear relatives and friends too numerous to name.
A rosary will be held on Wednesday, January 28, at 6:00 p.m. at South East Lawn Mortuary, 9189 East Stockton Blvd., Elk Grove. A memorial mass will take place the following day at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 9961 Elk Grove-Florin Road, Elk Grove, followed by interment at South East Lawn Mortuary. Directly after interment, all are invited to a catered celebration of Anne's life at the S.E.S. hall, 10428 Stockton Blvd., Elk Grove, CA 95624. Remembrances may be made by offering masses and prayers for Mrs. van Steyn.
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Theo van Werkhoven
February 8, 2009
Dierbare familie,
Als oudere broer van An en de enige nog levende uit ons vroegere gezin, wil ik jullie condoleren met het overlijden van jullie moeder, schoonmoeder, grootmoeder/oma en overgrootmoeder. Ik wens jullie de kracht toe om dit verlies te dragen.
Wij, mijn kinderen en ik, zullen haar veel missen. Zij was een sterke bindende schakel met jullie in Californië. In de voor mij nog resteren tijd, zal zij steeds in mijn dankbare herinnering blijven.
Emily De Rousse
February 6, 2009
Dear Oma, You were my best friend and adopted sister and I miss you. I know you are happy in Heaven and probably starting a lot of groups. I miss you and I can't seem to realize you are gone.I loved you very much.
Hannah Chick
February 2, 2009
Oma,
You are a wonderful woman and are well loved and will be missed very much. You helped shape all of your grandchildren's lives. I am so glad I got to spend time with you before you went home to heaven. Have fun playing poker with Jesus. And you are reunited with Opa and Opa. :D
I love you and will always love and remember you. I will see you again someday.
Kim Warmerdam
February 2, 2009
Dear family,
I have such good memories of ant Annie of being in amerika and when she was in the netherlands. she was a great lady. my symphaties to the family.
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Richard Akerboom
February 2, 2009
Dear family and friends
Yesterday I was informed through my sister Lydie that tante Annie passed away. Of course she reached a remarkeble age but I did not expect that she would leave us already. I enjoy a fine memory of her and especially to her visit to Holland last year.
I offer my sincere condolances to you all and wish you strength. I hope that I shall meet many of you again some day.
Lydie and Ben Warmerdam
February 1, 2009
Dearest Family, we have such fine memories of tante Annie. She was such a big support when my mum past away. With her endless love for everyone and her faith in God, she was an example for all of us. She will always live on in our memories, we love her very much. We sent our love to all of you in those difficult days, but we all know that she is happy now and that her energy will never leave us.
Ben, Lydie,Vanessa and Rosa, Niels,Paula, Rick and Kai, Kim Warmerdam.
Theresa Adrian
January 30, 2009
Mom,
I wore my Red Ruby Slippers to your celebration of life and clicked them together three times and said "There is no place like home" YOU ARE NOW HOME IN HEAVEN!
Your faith has always been an inspiration to me with that twinkle in your eyes that was a light to everyone who knew you.
All my love, Theresa
Michael Winslow
January 30, 2009
Please accept my sincere condolences for you and your family. I am grateful and honored for the blessing to have known your parents. I worked on the dairy during harvest and planting seasons from 1971 until 1973 when your dad ran the dairy and your mom ran the house. The time I spent with your family on the dairy are some of the highlights of my life and serve some of my fondest memories from that time. I remember the faith in God your parents displayed. Attending church with them. Going to communion because your mom advised me to go to confession. Your mom’s sandwiches during harvest. Going to The Johnson’s Del Prado restaurant with them. Sitting at the table in the big house playing cards and having meals with fresh milk. Your mom making manhattans for your dad. Your mom is still blessing me today. Part of my fear of getting old is relieved because I found her on Facebook when searching for friends. I am assured I can still learn and grow. Your parents have been a miracle and an inspiration to me. I will close with my best wishes and hope for you and your family. Please share this note with your siblings.
Michael Winslow
Peter van Werkhoven
January 30, 2009
Dear relations of my aunt Anne,
She really was my dearest aunt ever. She was allways giving much love and understanding. I miss her dearly, but I want to sympathize first with all she loved most. Her children and many more. I mourn with you and wish you a lot of strenght to overcome this big loss.
She really deserves a place in Heaven.
Yvon van Werkhoven
January 30, 2009
We enjoyed so much the last time tante Annie was with us, in Lisse.
She saw the Bloemencorso that she remembered so well from her childhood, with her brother (my father) Theo.
And that is what we treasure, all the love she showed.
liefs, Yvon en Sevrin
Dan, Janina, Jordan & Connor Siemers
January 29, 2009
Dear Van Steyn Family,
Our sincerest condolences for the loss of your dear loved one. Remembering you with special thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow.
Tineke van Werkhoven
January 29, 2009
Tante An,
Zo ver weg en toch vaak zo dicht bij.
Met bewondering heb ik gekeken naar uw vermogen om niet te (ver)oordelen en iedereen een plekje in uw hart te geven. U hebt kans gezien om mijn familie kennis te laten maken met uw familie. Ik hoop dat deze verbinding, ook nu u er niet meer bent, blijft bestaan.
In mijn herinnering bent u de tante die in staat was, na iedere tegenslag, het leven weer op te pakken en positief verder te gaan. Deze dagen bent u vaak in mijn gedachten. Mijn medeleven gaat uit naar uw kinderen, kleinkinderen, achterkleinkinderen en overige familie. Liefs,
Carly Van Den Broeke
January 28, 2009
To Marianne & Hannah,
I know this must be a hard time for you & Hannah, & I just wanted to say that you & your family will be in our prayers. I wish I could be there for Hannah tomorrow, so please tell her that I'm sorry I can't be there. Oma seemed like a wonderful woman when i met her, so I am so sorry for your loss. Try to remember even when it gets hard that she's in a better place now. You both are like family to me so i hope for the best to the both of you and your family.
Rose Clemons
January 28, 2009
Dear Ron and the van Steyn family,
It was with great sadness that I read about the passing of your wonderful Mom, this past week. Many, many years ago, when we were students at Cosumnes River College (the first year of it's existence,) our paths crossed. What wonderful times those were. There was nothing more exciting than to be invited to the van Steyn dairy, for any one of their many family gatherings. Even if you weren't a member of the family, you were treated like one. For "city kids," it was an unbelievable experience. My best girlfriend, Susan, dated Ron, and she would always describe how she felt like a part of their large, extended family. It was a wonderful time. Hearing this news, it truly sounds like the end of a wonderful era, never to be quite like that again. Please accept my deepest condolences in the passing of your Mom. With all that has been written in this guest book, she will be a woman very sadly missed, but has left a legacy we must all strive to live up to. God bless Anne Theresia van Steyn.
With love,
Rose Beno-Clemons
Anna Demkowicz (Oliveira)
January 28, 2009
Oma was like a mother to me. I have such fond memories of many days and nights spent in the Van Steyn home. My prayers are with each of you and your families. I am blessed to have known such a caring, loving and wise women. She was an inspiration in my life.
Oma with some of her Greats
Heather Aufdemberg
January 28, 2009
Oma was an inspiration as a woman, a mother, a spiritual advisor, and a friend...I am a better person from having known and loved her..
Dana Valley
January 28, 2009
Jack,
I am sorry for your loss, my sympathy to you and your Family.
Margaret (van Steyn) Duarte
January 28, 2009
Right now, my mind is blank. All I can think is, I love you. I love you. I love you. But I'm not worried, Mom. You know what's on my mind. I see signs of your love everywhere.
Marianne Chick
January 28, 2009
I'm so glad the van Steyn women all got to enjoy one final luncheon with you. Sandra captured this photo perfectly. We will so miss you in July when we all go off on our 50th-60th birthday weekend, but we'll sure enjoy reminiscing about you. I love you, mom!
Marianne Chick
January 28, 2009
Mom, thank you for being such an inspiration to us, your children and grandchildren, and setting us free by providing the wind beneath our wings. I love you and miss you! Marianne
Carol & Vic Warmerdam
January 27, 2009
Dear van Steyn Family,
We will never forget the expression one could read in your mom's twinkling eyes. She was always upbeat and had something nice to say...a real pleasure to be around. We are blessed to know all of her beautiful family and see you grow. You inherited her faith and virtues to go out and share with the world. Peace be with you until the day we are all reunited with Anne.
Our love and condolences,
Carol and Vic Warmerdam
Bill Jerome
January 27, 2009
Marianne,
I am so sorry for your loss, My heartfelt sympathy to you and your Family.
The Peter Family - Janice, Annette, and Michelle
January 27, 2009
Tony, Linda and family...
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this difficult time. We are so very sorry for your loss.
Moira Warmerdam
January 27, 2009
Tante Anne became my adopted "second mom" when my own mom passed away. She made sure I was kept in the loop with the many happenings in her family. Tante Anne and I shared many experiences together. The most memorable one was on a vacation with a tour group to meet Pope John Paul II at Castel Gondolfo. Her love of life lives on in all her descendants. What a legacy she has passed on. I was blessed to be apart of it.
Connie Bender
January 27, 2009
Anne was such a wonderful woman and a great friend to my mother, Jeanne Wolff. I will miss them both, it's amazing that these two friends went to be with the Lord 1 day apart from each other. I can see them laughing and enjoying each others company again along with their loving family and friends that went before them!
Martina Duarte
January 27, 2009
You will be very much missed and never forgotten. I thank god everyday for having you in our lives.
Roseanna Thomas
January 27, 2009
As much as I will miss you, I am glad you are home.
Ronald van Steyn
January 27, 2009
We will miss you and will never stop remembering your wonderful life with us. You will always be with us in our thoughts, hearts and prayers.
Linda Van Steyn
January 27, 2009
Oma, you should feel right at home in heaven because you are an angel. Love and Blessings,
Linda and Tony
Jack VanSteyn
January 27, 2009
We all love and miss you Mom. Nathan and Jacob are doing great. You have helped make them, and all of us, very strong.
Brian Chick
January 27, 2009
Anne was a wonderful woman. She and her entire family are in my prayers.
Jackie Van Steyn
January 27, 2009
We love and miss you so much Oma! Please give our little Faith Anne hugs and kisses for us. Love Mike, Jackie and Garrett
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