McKenzie, Hendrika “Rita” (Zoutman) – At LHSC – University Hospital on Saturday, July 16, 2011, of Exeter in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Robert McKenzie (1996). Dear mother of Bill and Darlene Van Bergen of Centralia, Diane and Garry Wein and Karen Adair all of Exeter. Dear grandmother of Jeremy Van Bergen and Meghan Reid and Jeff Van Bergen; Shawn Bartlett and Vicki Parsons, Stacey Bartlett and fiancé Jamie Wilcocks; and Todd Adair and Katlyn Adair and great-grandmother (Oma) of Zoee, Myles, Nicholas and Tylor. Dear sister of Arie and Bep Zoutman of Holland. Also remembered by her extended families in Holland and at home in Canada.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street (1 west of Main), Exeter, on Tuesday evening from 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 20th at 11AM with Pastor Harry Frielink officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery.
Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated by the family.
Bill&Grace Gilfillan
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family ,Diane,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Your wonderful memories will be a comfort to you.
Bill&Grace
Dave & Anne Cottel
Dianne & Gary, Stacey, Shawn & Family:
So sorry to hear of your mom & grandma’s passing, was busy and hadn’t checked this website. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Hold onto the memories you have of her and treasure them always. Thinking of all of you at this time,
The Parsons
Bill & Darlene, Diane, Karen & families
We were sorry to read of your mom’s passing. She was a great neighbour way back when! We hope your special memories help you through the days ahead.
Greg & Carrie Parsons & family
Randy & Sharon Miller
Diane, Stacey, Shawn and Families;
Sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom/Grandma. She was a wonderful woman and I always enjoyed our chance meetings in the grocery stores and auction sales. Always a hug, a smile and a good story to tell. Her memory will live on in all those who knew her.
Dixie Van Amerongen
To Bill, Darlene, Diane, Gary and Karen plus all the grandchildren, I am sorry for your loss. Your mother was a very special lady and will be greatly missed. She was a wonderful aunt and there are many good memories I will hold on to. I know that she loved her family and that you will also hold on to a lot of good memories.
Rest in peace Tante Rika
Brian Bartlett
So sorry to hear of Rita’s passing. She was a wonderful lady.
Ross and Marlene Mathers
Dear Diane and Family: Our sincere sympathy on the loss of your dear mother and grandmother. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Sherrie Thomson (Glanville)
Dianne, Karen and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Mel & Glenda Lather
Bill, Darlene, Jeremy and Jeff and Family. So sorry to hear of your Mom and Grandmom’s passing. Hoping it will comfort you to know that she is no longer suffering and at peace.
Marjorie Oke
I have known Rita since about 1966 and she was one of the nicest people that I have ever known. She always took the time to say hello and always asked about our family and was very proud of hers. I am sure that she will be sadly missed.
Mike and JoAnne Pickering and family
Sending our deepest sympathies to your families at this sad time. It doesn’t matter how old they are or how ill it is still hard to have them go, but know the she is in a better place will help. Your mom was a good neighbour over the years and mom was sorry to have her leave the street. Keep the memories in your heart.
Phyllis collett
I am really sorry to hear of the passing of Rita, but she is in a better place and free from pain. God bless the family. Rest in peace Rita
Vickie and Al Harvey
Diane, Stacey, Shawn and families
So sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom and Grandmom.
This sadness will lessen but your memories will never dim.
Al and Vickie Harvey
Diane McCarter
It is never easy. Thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Hugs
Diane and Travis
Mary Keenan
Karen, Diane and family,
My deepest sympathy to you and your families in the loss of your Mom.
Enjoy the memories had with her.
brenda palsa
Diane and Karen- my thoughts are with you- I can’t believe Rita has passed- she was always a fighter. I am glad to have the opportunity to have known her and cared for her, she always made me laugh. Thinking of you and your family. Stacey, remember she wil be watching over you on your special day.
Mary Thompson
Bill, Diane, Karen and your families, my deepest sympathy in your loss. She put upa valiant fight the last while. Enjoy your memories.
Fred & Ann Zwaan
We would like to express our sympathy to the family with the passing of your mother and grandmother. May the emptiness that you experience be filled with God’s love.
We are the people who bought her home at 166 Andrew St.
Fred & Ann Zwaan
Anita Zoutman
My condolences from me and my family.