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.
McCall Gardens
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Johanna was always in a happy cheerful person to be around at work. Sending condolences to her family.
To David and family, Our sincere condolences on the loss of your dear wife and mother.
In our brief meetings we remember her pleasantness and lovely smiles!
Harlene and Ken
I will always remember her warm smile and kind nature. Sending you all my deepest condolences.
Dave and Family….we are so saddened to hear of Johanna’s passing….as we recall she had a zest for Family, Friends, Dancing & Music and Life in general! She will be missed by all that were lucky enough to have known her! Your memories will help you during this most sad time.
Cheers, Dan & Trish
Dear Dave and Family
Our deepest condolences to you, Dave and your family. Johanna was such a wonderful lady. Working with her at the Bay in the fitting room was always fun. She was welcoming to everyone. We will think of her always with a smile. Sending you a hug.❤️
Hello Dave & family, We are very saddened to learn of Johanna’s passing. I worked with Johanna at Hudson’s Bay Mayfair for 6 years when she worked in Ladies wear. We always shared a laugh about our customers and she was always helpful to me in my work in Visual Presentation. Johanna always checked on me during inclement weather as I travelled from Yellowpoint each day, wanted to make sure I was ok. Her smile, laugh & caring will be greatly missed. We are so sorry for your loss.
Sincerely
Susan & Mike Carr
Dear David and family,
Sending my sincere condolences to all of you on the passing of your dear Ann . She always had a smile for everyone ! May she Rest in Peace .
I hope that happy memories of Johanna will eventually ease the pain of her passing. Johanna was such a happy, cheerful person that my father (David’s Uncle Gordon) always looked forward to visits with his special “Dutchy”. She will be missed.
It is with a sad heart that I write this note. Katherine and I knew Johanna and Dave thru mutual friends. The time we spent in the company of Johanna and Dave were always at funfilled occasions. With a group of friends we all traveled to New York city where we spent 3 funfilled days then boarded a cruise ship and sailed to Quebec City. She will be missed but never forgotten.