Tolliena Van Grootheest
Peacefully and in her sleep our dear wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother-to-be was brought into Glory and now is enjoying eternity with her Saviour. After a courageous battle with cancer and surrounded by loved ones, Tolliena passed away on December 7, 2023 at the age of 68, on her wedding anniversary and 2 days shy of her birthday.
In her final days, she took great joy and comfort in the many expressions of support given by so so many in the Neerlandia community. The prayers, meals, flowers and cards of support from family, church and community members, and the staff and students from Neerlandia Public Christian School lifted her up daily.
While we rejoice that she no longer is in pain we grieve her loss. Tolliena is survived by her dear Mother, her husband Gerry, children Jody & Marc, Jeff & Marcia, Kevin & Sherry, Heidi & Ken, grandchildren Benjamin, Evan, Mikaia, Jayden & Ali, Lucas, Aaron, Hannah, Jared, Keira, Ian, Zoey and Joslyn, and one great-grandchild ‘on the way’.
A funeral service was held on Friday, December 15, 2023.
The family wishes to thank the excellent doctors, and the compassionate nurses and staff at the Barrhead HealthCare Centre Emergency Department.
