Psalm 27:4 One thing have I desired of the Lord, that I may dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
Entered her rest peacefully on September 24, 2012, Tina Cornelia (Vanderlaan) Visscher in her 66th year after a long journey with ovarian cancer. Loved wife of Bert Visscher. Loving mother of Henrietta Visscher; Jeanette and Paul Duncan; Peter and Sandra Visscher; Tanya and Pete Janssen; Harmony and Marco de Boer; and Marianne and Josh Byberg. Adoring grandmother of: Dakota; Natalie and Marika; AJ, Ella and Mina; Andrew, Robert, Anna and James; Kelsey, Morgan and Owen; and Cohen. Survived by siblings Sadie and Henry Post; Wendy and William Westerik; Jean Vanderlaan; Wilma Truemner; Mary and John Van Es; and many nieces and nephews. Daughter-in-law of Piet and Julie Visscher. Predeceased by parents Ubel and Henny Vanderlaan, brothers Albert and Eddy and an infant sister, brother-in-law Paul and nephew Jeremy Truemner, mother-in-law Willy Visscher.
Tina loved gardening and photographing birds. Her computer is full of photos she took of her beautiful flower gardens and close-ups of many birds. She enjoyed and marvelled in God’s creation, and above all, she loved God. She worked faithfully in the family business, Visscher Farms, as office manager and bookkeeper, and raised six kids. She cooked dinner every night. In her younger years she played the organ at church. She was active in the Missions committee at her church, and went on many mission trips. She delighted in her grand kids, and especially loved giving them jelly beans. Her sense of fun was evident throughout her life, in particular when she did clowning to entertain kids. She was a good listener, and often encouraged other people. Throughout her four-year journey with cancer, she clung to Jesus and persisted in her faith, and was an example to many people. She will be greatly missed by her friends and family, but we release her to the care of Jesus in heaven.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter (1 street west of Main) on Tuesday, September 25 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service on Wednesday, September 26th at 11am at the Exeter Christian Reformed Church, 330 Huron Street West, Exeter with Pastors Bob Loohuizen and John Baker (of Exeter Pentecostal Church) officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery; luncheon to follow at Exeter Christian Reformed Church.
Donations to Canadian Cancer Society, Fellowship of Christian Farmers, or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Tina Cornelia (Vanderlaan) Visscher
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Agnes Huygen Claus
Dear Bert..soooo sorry to hear that Tina has passed away! We were on driving holiday to Alberta…and didnt hear till this week. Would like to see you sometime soon. Only thinking back to the early weeks when Otto passed away…and how extremely difficult that was…and now you are walking that road…my heart and prayers go out for you…a big hug, Agnes Huygen Claus and John Claus
Tony and Mareen Zwambag
Dear Bert and family,
We are very sorry to hear of Tina’s passing.
with sympathy,
Tony and Mareen Zwambag
Ted and Brenda Wedge
Bert, Tanya, Pete and family
You have our deepest sympathy for your loss. May you gain comfort from the good memories to get you through this difficult time.
Onne Jan and Helena Storteboom
Dear Bert and family,
Our sincere condolences with the lossing of Tina.
We wish you strength in the future.
Larry Dumont (Frenchie)
To Bert and families, my deepest sympathy in your great loss,
Tina was a great ladie, God bless.
Marian Klein Ikkink
Dear Bert and family, my sincere condolences.
I followed the blog and admired Tina’s strength, faith and joy.
I wish you and your family all the strenght and comfort and love.
Earl & Marilyn Miller
To Bert & family & TIna’s siblings
Our deepest sympathy to you in TIna’s passing. Her life and her faith have touched many lives. She sincerely fought the good fight and her rewards in eternity will be many. May the Lord sustain and comfort you in your time of great loss.
gabbie and margaret mol
Dear Bert and family
May god grant you all peace
special with knowing the great faith of Tina.
Please accept our sincere sympathy
Pauline Newell
To Bert, Tanya and all the family,
Your wife and mother fought a long and valiant battle and she is now in Heaven free from pain. You will be in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.
Oom Henk en Tante Nies uit Stadskanaal
Lieve Bert en kinderen. Onze gedachten zijn de laatste dagen heel veel bij jullie in Canada. Een moeilijke zware tijd om je lieve vrouw en moeder en oma te moeten missen. Moge de Heer jullie alle kracht geven, die je zo hard nodig hebt., nu en in de toekomst.
Onze fijne herinneringen aan Tina zijn blijvend.
Judy Lamport
Bert and family. My deepest sympathy. Too soon, Tina has passed on but will not be forgotten. She fought the good fight and now can rest.
The Arbogast family
With fondest memories of Tina and deep sorrow at her death, yet with undimmed hope in the resurrection, we entrust you all to the comfort and care of Jesus, our Good Shepherd.
Tom Hartai
Bert and family
On behalf of my family and staff, please accept all of our deepest condolences at this very difficult time.
Tina was a wonderful person and was always a great pleasure to serve in our store in Exeter.
God’s Blessings to you and your wonderful family !
Tom and Nancy Hartai
Joe & Diane Kaak
Bert & family
Our sympathy in the loss of your loved,
keeping you in our thoughts & prayers.
Joe & Diane Kaak
Jim and Teri Fletcher
Dear Bert,Tanya,Pete and Family.
We are sorry to hear of your loss of such a warm and inspirational wife and mother.She will be thought of fondly for all the wonderful things she did and her energy she displayed at helping others.May you find confort in knowing she will always be in your heart.
The Steele's
To Bert and family:
Our deepest condolences for your loss of one truly great person
she will be missed but everyone she know and touched
Peter and Gloria McFalls
Bert and family,
Please accept our condolences. She fought an extremely hard
battle. See you on the greens next year.
Bob and Carole Bylsma
We are very sorry to hear of your great loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Tinas family at this time. she is reunited with her family who have gone before her. Know that she is resting in the arms of Jesus
Dianne Johns Gerstenkorn Weber
My prayers and thoughts are with you all. Having gone to public school on the Thames Road, having taken the clown course in Goderich I have many memories to cherish of Tina. Keep all your memories tucked in your hearts and she will live forever there.
Dianne
Marion McCarter
Tanya, Peter and all the families
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Your Mom was aperfect role model and even though she left so young, she left you many memories to cherish. You will see her
living on in your siblings in everyday life. God Bless.
Marion McCarter
Kim Winbow
Please accept our deepest condolences, we will always have fond memories of Tina and the years she spent as a palliative care volunteer with our program. Her kindness and compassion supported many families over the years. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Kim Winbow
VON Palliative Care Volunteer Program
Judy Johnson (Finkbeiner)
My sincere condolences to you Bert, to your children and to the entire family. TIna was such a special woman. I have so many great memories of her delightful little laugh, a zany sense of humour, her love of family, life and God.
This particular journey is over for her but as believers we know that her next adventure is just beginning. Peace, courage, strength…our prayers are with you for these and whatever else you need as you mourn your loss.
My Mother, Irene Finkbeiner, also wishes you to know that her prayers continue to be with you all and to know how much she valued any time she spent with Tina.
In sympathy
Jack & Deb Glavin Family
To Bert and family, we are so sorry to hear of your great loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Earl and Kathy Keller and Family
Bert and Family
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Kate Partridge & Burkhard Spangenberg
We are deeply sorry to hear of the passing of Tina, who was a wonderful neighbour to us for the few years we lived on King Street in Crediton. We send heartfelt condolences to Bert, and to his and Tina’s children and grandchildren. May they all share in Tina’s faith and courage during this time of painful loss.
William & Christine MacKinnon
Dear Bert & Family, Christine & I wish to on behalfh of the new Erie Chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Farmers offer our most heart felt condolences. What a wonderful thought “to dwell in the house of of the Lord forever” The Lord has given Tina, as he will us, the desire of her heart. Bless the Lord forever
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Ed Cosman
My deepest condolences to Bert and the entire family. I have many fond memories of Tina and the time I spent working for Visscher Farms when I was a teenager. May God grant you comfort.
John Bishop
Bert, Tanya and Pete,
Have been a customer for several years and was saddened to hear of your loss. May God grant you peace, strength and comfort you in this difficult time.
John and Marian Van Dooren
Wilma:
You have our deepest sympathy with the loss of your sister. You and your family are in our prayers.
Ena de Haan
Our eldest Phil said it so well, my message is short…
May the grace of God surround you and give you peace , comfort and the courage to go on without your wife & partner Bert. And the children without Mom.
You are on our minds and in our hearts.
Al & Ena
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To Bert and family and to the Vanderlaan family:
You have lost a wonderful woman, we hope your memories of Tina will bring you comfort in the future. She will always remain in your hearts and minds. God Bless.
Alfred and Vickie Harvey
To Bert and all of Tina’s family
We were shocked tonite when we heard that Tina had passed. We always knew her to be so full of life , of love and always so giving.
Heaven has a new angel because we have lost one from earth.
rest in Jesus Tina
Love to all
Al Jr and Vickie
Louise Jones
My condolence to you Bert and your family. I pray for God to give you strength and comfort as you go through this difficult time.
Evelyn Steckle VIncent
Bert and the entire family, particularly Tanya, Pete and family and to her sister Wilma.
Sincere sympathy in your Great Loss, which is Heaven’s gain. Tina fought the fight and is forever with Jesus. What an example and blessing to many. May God grant peace.