On Saturday, February 8, 2025 at St. Vincent Hospital, God called into His presence and glory, Geertje (Gerty) Schuurmans age 93. She longed for this glorious day. Whose tears are gone, whose sorrows have been turned into joy and is now at peace in the comforting arms of her Faithful Saviour Jesus Christ.
A loving resident of Viewmount Christian Homes for 40 years. She made many friends over the years. Many who came to look in on her in the last years of her stay there, for which her family is truly grateful.
Predeceased by husband Peter Schuurmans and her brothers Sjoerd de Roos and Oscar de Roos. Loving mother of Neil Schuurmans, Bill Schuurmans (Margaret), John Schuurmans (Kim Giardino), Anna Schuurmans (Victor Krasowski), Gertie Schuurmans, and Oscar Schuurmans (Susan). Cherished Beppe of Robin (Sean), Lori (Brandon), Christopher (Brianna), Gregory (Emily), Leah, Samantha (Martin), Julie (Jason), and great grandchildren Clara, Emmett, Jack, Vera, Ruby, Hayley, Maya, Hannah, Austin, Veronika. Gerty is survived by many nieces and nephews here in Canada and the Netherlands.
Gerty will rest at the First Christian Reformed Church, 2455 County Road 18, Kemptville on Wednesday February 19, 2025 from 1 to 2 pm where a Funeral Service will follow at 2:15 pm. The Funeral Service may be viewed at the following link
Spring Interment Kemptville Union Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Gerty may be made to the First Christian Reformed Church of Kemptville – Diaconate Fund
Thank you to the Staff and Doctors at Bruyere hospital for the great care and compassion shown to our Mom.
Arrangements entrusted to Byers Funeral Home, South Mountain, (613-989-3836). Online condolences may be shared at www.byersfuneralhomeinc.ca
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Charlie Wilson says
February 12, 2025 at 6:15 amBill and Family our condolences
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B&T MacFarlane says
February 12, 2025 at 11:22 amFrom the family and staff of B&T MacFarlane, our condolences on Gerty’s passing. May God’s eternal light shine upon her.
Joe and Mary Dullemond says
February 12, 2025 at 4:32 pmOur condolences to each of you as you mourn such a great lady. The Lord welcomed her to join with those gone ahead.
Hugs from Joe and Mary Dullemond
John Drent says
February 12, 2025 at 5:30 pmBill & Margaret and the Schuurman Family,
We extend our condolences to all of you as you mourn the loss of your Mom. We know she will be missed. Praying for God’s strength and peace in the coming days. Love from the Drent’s (Mom, Harma & Gerry, John & Janet)
Dot van Leur says
February 18, 2025 at 6:14 pmGerty was a constant in our lives growing up. Where my mom and dad went, your mom and dad tagged along. What a wonderful relationship they had. She will be truly missed.
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