Passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 in her 87th year. She went home to be with her Lord and Saviour. Beloved wife of the late Harry Harm Knip (1989). Loving mother to Fred and Aileen of Exeter; Frances (2015) and Allen Wynja of Seaforth; Clifford and Karen of Lucan; Rolinda and Ron de Ruiter of Lucan; and Victor of Hoboken, New Jersey. Adored Oma to 18 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Beloved sister of Grietje Boven, Roelf Bos and Hendrik Jan Bos. Predeceased by her sisters Roelfiena Bakker, Siertje Bouman, and Hindrika DeJonge, and brother Pieter Bush. Klasiena immigrated from the Netherlands in 1953 and married Harry Harm Knip, where they farmed in the Lucan area. She was an active member and volunteer of the Exeter Christian Reformed Church and her community. Her servant heart was evident to all and she made many life-long friends.
Friends may call at the Exeter Christian Reformed Church, 330 Huron Street West, Exeter on Monday 2-4 and 7-9, and again on Tuesday morning from 9:30-10:30 AM, where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 9th at 11 AM with Pastor Kevin teBrake officiating. Private family interment Exeter Cemetery.
Donations may be made to Huron Christian School Building Fund, or the Exeter Christian Reformed Church.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Elizabeth Witmer
To the Knip Family
My deepest condolences on the loss of your mother. She was a wonderful woman and I enjoyed seeing her at events with my mother, Sena Gosar. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Elizabeth Witmer
Greg & Brenda Dayman
Cliff, Karen & Families
Our Condolences in the Loss of your Mother & GrandMother. May your memories bring you comfort in the days ahead!
Sharon Campbell
I am truly sorry to her of Karen passing. She always had a big smile. I’ll miss her. She has been a great customer.
Aimee Parsons
Our condolences to the Knip family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Gary and Aimee Parsons
Bob and Carolyn Grace
To the Knip Families
We are so very sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jeremy & Tammy Langendyk
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your Mom & Oma. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Donna ( Heywood ) Regier
To the Knip family
I was shocked to hear of your Mom’s passing, I had just had a nice chat with her at the Gideon’s banquet.
and always enjoyed talking to her and her friends at Tim Hortons.
With deepest Sympathy to all.
Donna( Heywood) Regier
The Bouman Cousins
Dear Knip Cousins,
Many prayers and thought are with you at this time.
Our parents went through very difficult times so that we could have a better life.
Their fight is over and they are resting in the arms of Jesus.
Henry Paul & Beth Bouman
Dear Cousins,
Our Christian sympathies are with you during this difficult time.
May God’s peace be with all of you as you say a final farewell to your mother.
I’ll always remember your mother introduced me to Dutch sprinkles on bread.
Michael Knip
Thank you Oma for the wonderful life lessons and all the delicious lemon meringue pie (still my favourite!). You taught me the game of Chess, how to tie my shoes and all about good posture. Various skills that have come in very useful. You will be missed.
Yzebrand en Wim de Jonge
Lieve familie Knip,
Gecondoleerd met het verlies van jullie moeder, oma en overgrootmoeder.
Wij wensen jullie veel sterkte en Gods nabijheid toe .
The netherland, Roden, Yzebrand en Wim de Jonge
pauquet margaret
Dear Family
We are sorry to learn of your loss. You have our deepest condolences.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Margaret and Christian Pauquet
Faye Skinner
I am so sorry to hear of the death of Karen. She was just at our dining program last Tuesday. I sat with her and had a lovely conversation. We discussed her missing her friend Alice who had just died the week before. Karen will be missed by all of her close friends and family members. Know that I am thinking of you at this sad time.
Darlene & Art Lalonde
To the Knip family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Always remember your Mom Karen was a beautiful soul and was loved by many. Hugs
Sandra Newton
To the Knip Family,
How sad I was to learn of your mother’s death. My deepest sympathy to you and your family at this painful time. Karen will be remembered for many things, but mostly for the beautiful force of her spirit and love. Your mom always approached me at church to have a wee chat, which I looked forward to having, along with her ready smile.
Ed and Audrey Rooseboom
Our condolences at this time to each and every one of you, Fred and Aileen, Al, Cliff and Karen, Rolinda and Ron, Victor. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the hope that you take comfort in your many memories. God bless.
Greg & Dianne Revington
Please accept our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and may the love of your family and friends help you threw this difficult time.
Carla Revington
Dear Knip Family,
My deepest sympathies are offered to all of you with the loss of your beloved mother and grandmother.
I remember Karen as a kind and gentle soul who made you feel as though you were the only person in the room when she was talking with you. Her smile would light up any place. She was truly the heart of the Knip family and will be missed by her neighbours and friends as well. May God let perpetual light shine upon her and may her soul and the souls of all the faithfully departed rest in peace. May God comfort all of you in your time of sorrow.
Carla and family
Kim McKay
Rolinda and Ron and families My deepest sympathy in the loss of your Mom! May your fond memories help you in this very sad time!
Prayers to you and your family!
Joan & Dave Goddard
Fred, Aileen, Cliff, Karen and families
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. Deepest Sympathy.
Ken and Shirley (He wood ) Simpson
Fred and Aileen Cliff and Karen …Our deepest condolences on the loss of your mother. We just seen your mother at the Gideon Banquet in Zurich … she was a wonderful lady who enjoyed life. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
Ken and Shirley
Fred a Brenda Smith
Sorry to hear of your loss . Keep the good times close to your heart
John&Anne O'Brien & Family
So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing . Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Heather Ritzema
Allen so sorry for your loss we will miss seeing your
Mother In Law around
God Bless You during this difficult time
Sincerely
The Ritzemas
Colleen and Ron Steenbergen
Karen and Cliff and family
Our family sends you our condolences and hope that God will comfort you on your loss.
geert & Shirley Hosper
Allen & family, we are very sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers in this sad time.
Jim and Helen Hearn
Cliff and Karen, Fred and Aileen,
Please accept our sincere sympathy. May all the good memories of your Mother help during this sad time. She will live in your hearts forever.
Jim and Helen
Vera Armstrong
Clifford and Karen, thinking of you and the family at this sad time
Treasure your memories, Ve ra
Karlee and Dave
Cliff and Karen
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. May the happy memories you shared help to ease your sadness at this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Harv & Evelyn Vincent
Sincere sympathy to Karen’s family. She was a wonderful lady and is home with Jesus. Praying for God’s peace and comfort in your lives during this difficult time
Pat Olson
My thoughts and prayer are with you during this difficult time. Pat( vanWieren)Olson
Elaine Ford
Cliff, Karen and family, sorry to hear of the passing of your mother, God bless all of you.
Eric & Lori Devlaeminck
Our condolences to the Knip family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Paul and Debbie Marsden
Cliff and Karen
So sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Terri Finch
So sorry for your loss Karen and Clifford, I met your mom at Friendship and after that we always chatted whenever we met in Exeter at the grocery stores. She was a very special woman. May God surround you with His love at this sad time.
Terri Finch
Glennis Vanderwarker
To all the Knip family my thoughts and condolences are with you at this very sad time. So lovely that David and Monique were able to visit last Christmas.
Much Love Glennis Vanderwarker (Monique’s Mum)
Elisabeth Schoonhoven
I have great memories of her. She made my trips to the US the best! I wish you strength and my thoughts are with you. I am sorry for your loss.
Lots of love from Elisabeth ( Hennie) Schoonhoven (the Netherlands).
Reese VanderVeen
So sorry to hear of the loss of your dear Mom and Oma Knip family! She was definitely another one of those classic steadfast servants from her generation who provided such a solid foundation and example for many. Always appreciated her smile and wisdom. No doubt there’s a big loss being felt with her and Els passing so soon…It sure brings comfort to think of the welcome they are receiving in the halls of heaven and the joy they will share with so many other dear saints before them. God’s peace and strength to you in the days ahead.
Jen VanderBeek
Condolences to Knip, Wynja, and deRuiter families as you mourn the loss of your mother, Oma and Great Oma. Praying that the peace of Christ and the unfathomable love of God will guard and keep you as you celebrate her life.
Glen and Kathy Cockwill
Our deepest condolences to the Knip family. Sorry to hear the passing of your mom. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
John and Jane Klasen
Thinking of you all!! May God give you strength and comfort these next few days as you celebrate the life of your mother.
John & Janice Toonders
To the Knip family, On behalf of our family please accept our deepest sympa thy and condolences.
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To all of the Knip family: Sorry to learn of the passing of Karen.
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Steve and Marg Klingenberg
To the Knip Family.
Steve and I wish to send our deepest condolences to you all! How sad and unexpected, for you to lose your mother and grandmother! Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time!
Joanna
My condolences to Klasiena’s children and their partners and families. My thoughts and prayers are with you all through this difficult time of sorrow!
Melinda
I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother, and grandmother. Our prayers are with you all at this time
Peter and Cindy Tuininga
To all the family,
Our hearts are saddened to hear that mom has passed away. We will pray for you all, that God will enfold you into His comforting arms. Thinking of you as you say good bye.
Love, Peter and Cindy Tuininga
Phil de Haan
My sympathies Knip family. I have fond memories of your mom. May she Rest In Peace and may you have many moments to celebrate her life and legacy.
Ena de Haan
To Karen’s children and partners, I’m deeply touched and saddened by the sudden loss of mom so very soon after her good friend Else died….what a complete shock ! May you find comfort and peace especially in the immediate future.
Ties Knip
Dear Fred,Aileen,Cliff,Karen,Rolinda,Ron,Victor,Al and families. We are so sorry for your loss and offer you our deepest condolences. We have warm memories of your mother. Our thought are with you in this difficult time.
Love, Ties&Harma and kids.
nancy brand
knip family we are so sorry for your sudden loss our deepest condolences will be thinking of you all … Hans & nancy brand
Fred & Ann Zwaan
Our heartfelt sympathy to the Knip family with the sudden passing of your mother.
She was always willing to visit my Mom and help take her to appointments when I was not able.
Her kindness will be treasured in my heart forever.
I pray that God will comfort you during this difficult and sad time. Fred & Ann Zwaan
Jack and Lynda Conlin
to the Knip family…
deepest sympathy to all with the loss of your mom, grandma and great grandma
Cate MacLean
My condolences to the Knip family.
John and Ruth Timmermans
Our condolences to the Knip family and may the Lord comfort all of family with the loss of a great person.
Joanne van Wieren
I am sorry to hear about your loss. You will be in my thoughts and in my prayers.
Gary Land
IM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH THE FAMILY AT THIS TIME.
Tom Hartai
To the Knip family
On behalf of my family and staff please accept all of our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
Karen was a regular customer in our store in Exeter and always a pleasure to serve.
Blessings to you all
Tom Hartai
Brigitte’s Fashions in Exeter
Jim & Joyce Pelley
Fred & Aileen, Al, Cliff & Karen, Rolinda & Ron, Victor and families Jim and I are so sorry for your sudden loss. Prayers being offered asking for God to give you all what you most stand in need of during this very tough time.