Jeltje “Julie” Knip Visscher (nee Brouwer) of Exeter, ON, was called home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Jeltje was born on July 22, 1930 in Niuewe Pekela, The Netherlands. She immigrated to Canada in November 1952.
Jeltje is predeceased by her husband of 36 years, W. Victor Knip (1953-1989) and husband of 12 years Pieter Visscher (2003-2015). Jeltje is survived by her children, Anne & Mike Flikkema (Strathroy, ON), Fred & Dita Knip (Lacombe, AB), Bert & Elaine Knip (Exeter, ON), Harry & Marg Knip (Exeter, ON), Ruth & Earl McNab (Kerwood, ON), John & Kathie Knip (Charlotte, NC), Julia & Tom Dickins (Hensall, ON), Teresa & Mike Buckman (Zurich, ON), Mary & John Van Es (Kitchener, ON) and Bert & Wilma Visscher (Exeter, ON). She is also survived by 35 (26 Knip/9 Visscher) grandchildren, 79 (54 Knip/25 Visscher) great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was much loved and will be greatly missed by all.
Jeltje is also predeceased by her grandson Evan Dickins, parents Berend and Annechien (Pikkert) Brouwer and siblings Fenny and Berend Boersma, Henny and Jelle DeJonge, Jan and Truus Brouwer, Jelle and Corrie Brouwer, and Geertje and Harm Haaijer as well as in-laws Frederikus and Annechein (Bekkering) Knip, Tally (Knip) and Hank Nieman and Harm and Klasien (Bos) Knip.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 456 Main Street South, EXETER on Tuesday, November 5th from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 PM.
Jeltje’s funeral service will be held at the Exeter Christian Reformed Church, 330 Huron Street West, EXETER on Wednesday, November 6th at 11 AM. Interment Exeter Cemetery.
Donations to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind or the Exeter Christian Reformed Church would be greatly accepted.
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Karen & Randy Stanlake
Julia & Tom and family,
so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. Cherish all the memories.
Goudie Family
Our deepest condolences for the loss of your Mom. May her love continue to surround you all.
Karen Dickins
What a great lady, she will be missed by all who knew her. Rest in sweetest peace. Hugs to all of her family.
Ties Knip
My sincere condolences to the Knip and Visscher family!
Phil de Haan
My condolences. I always liked Mrs. Knip. A neat, kind lady who lived a good life after her immigration to Canada. May she rest in peace.
Jelle
Sincere condoleances to the family.
Henny Morrissey
Harry, may your mother rest in peace. Enjoy sharing your memories of her with your family.
Hielke de Haan & Karin de Haan-de Jonge
Our sincere condolences to the family.
Bye tante Jeltje.
June McDowell
I am so sorry for your loss of Julie! She will be missed very much!
Jerry , Linda & Craig Traquair
Our sincere condolences on your great loss.
Evelyn Vincent
To Julie’s family and to the Visscher family
Sincere sympathy in your great loss. Julie was a lovely lady. She is home and free from pain and limitations. May God grant peace and comfort
Gabbie and Margaret Mol
Our sincere condolences with Julie,s passing
Jeremy Becker
Sincere Condolences to the Family.