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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With sympathies to David, Chris and Michael. Long ago memories from Woodward’s, and wedding celebrations.
Johanna was a bright light and so much fun at RCB in California. I didn’t know David and Johanna long but what a connection we felt, it was immediate! Johanna and I played pickleball and we both were awful, but we enjoyed it! We would laugh! She was delightful and always a smile on her face! David and Johanna were quite the dancers! She will be missed by many!
We were so sorry to hear this sad news. We always enjoyed talking with Johanna. She was always so positive and happy and smiling. And of course we loved to watch you two jiving! Best wishes to David and family at this difficult time.
Dear Dave and Family,
So sorry to hear of Johanna’s passing, she will be greatly missed, many fond memories will stay with us forever, she was a delight to hang out with. Working at The Bay with Johanna was always fun. Many laughs and stories we shared for so many years together will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace my dear Johanna, you will always be in my heart!❤️
It is with a heavy heart I’m writing our condolences to David and the Girls. We met Dear Ann 60 years ago and it seems like yesterday. Tom and Eleen Day loved her and so did we all through the years. Their daughters are a treasure to our Family.
We will miss Ann’s kindness, smile, laughter and 3 cheek kiss!
Love, your Brother Allan and Sister in Law Dorothy
Sending my condolences to the family. I worked with Johanna at The Hudson Bay
Condolences to you, David and Family. It was a pleasure to know Johanna. We worked at Woodward. My last memory with Johanna was a get together at Bev’s for a Woodward’s get together. I will keep that in my Heart ❤️
Dave& Family I was so sorry to see that Johanna had passed away. I really enjoyed working with her at Woodward’s; for many years we had a lot of fun. She was always laughing and enjoying life. She will be truly missed.
Bev Earnshaw
So sad to hear of Johanna’s passing. Her laugh, love of life, love of family and great dance moves will be long missed. So enjoyed our visits over the years and so glad she was part of our lives. Condolences, love and prayers to all the family. She will be missed.
Adele and I send our condolences to the family. Great memories of our visits to the island. Love to you all.