Johanna passed away peacefully on December 21, 2024, in Victoria, B.C., surrounded by family. She was born on January 10, 1945, in Rijswijk, Holland.
Predeceased by her parents, Johannes & Johanna Veerkamp, brothers Peter, Tony, Bert, John, Marius, William; brothers-in-law Earl & Thomas; sisters-in-law Corrie, Anna, Virginia, Lora, Erika & Judy. She will be sadly missed by her husband of 60 years David; daughters Christina (Michael), Michele, Cheryl (Christopher) & Tracy (Geoffery); grandchildren Amanda, Ryan, Samantha, Brooke, Hailey, Alexa, Joshua, Sophia and Arianna; sister, Rita; brothers Frank, Theo, Leo and Alfred; brothers-in-law, Allan, Don and Jack, sisters-in-law, Rosita, Tina, Yvonne, Dorothy, and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Johanna moved to Canada with her family in 1961 and married the love of her life, David in 1964. In the following few years, they were blessed with the birth of their three daughters and 10 years later, their fourth daughter was born. David & Johanna lived most of their lives in Victoria, BC, with a few years in Delta, Cowichan Bay and Nanaimo.
Johanna worked many years at Woodward’s and the Hudson Bay Company. She loved to shop for the latest fashion and enjoyed sewing and knitting. After retirement, she travelled frequently to Palm Desert, Europe, the Caribbean and Eastern Canada. Above all, Johanna’s greatest pleasure was spending time with her family and friends and dancing with David to her favourite rock songs.
A Celebration of Life will be held in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 2:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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I am very sad to hear of Johanna’s passing. My condolences go out to you Dave and all of the family.
She was always a bright light!
Working with her at the Bay, she shared laughter, positivity and good spirits with everyone. She could always bring a smile to any situation!
And dancing the jitterbug with Dave was truly something to see! Wow!
I will remember her always this way!
Rest in peace dear Johanna!
I was incredibly saddened to hear about the passing of Ann. She was always so thoughtful and kind. She will truly be missed.
Visiting with my Aunt, Uncle, and cousins is a joy of my childhood. They continued to support me through my life, including being the life of the party at my wedding in Montreal. Rest in Peace my dear Aunt.
For always in our hearts ❤❤❤
Glenn Gladys Atik Al
So very shocked and saddened to read about Johanna’s passing. My sincere condolences to Dave and family.
Gecondoleerd met het verlies! Heel veel sterkte gewenst, we hopen dat de mooie herinneringen een troost kunnen zijn! Liefs, Jan en Bep, Niessen van Paassen.
I was very sad to see the passing of Johanna on Facebook. She was a very special lady and a wonderful sister-in-law.
Sending my deepest condolences.
So much love and prayers to the whole family. I have so many happy , fond memories as a young girl with Tracy as my closest friend …. Swimming in the pool, Johanna making us chocolate ‘hale sandwiches … with white bread , which was unheard of in my house . Her happy self , humming away to Rod Stewart or doing a little dance .. she was a cheerful lady always there with open arms and a smile that lit up a room.
Always on our hearts♥️♥️♥️
Please except my sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved wife Dave,
may she rest in peace.