Grandmother, Mother, Aunt and Sister, Helma as she was known died peacefully with her children by her side. She is survived by her son, Pieter Campbell; daughters, Fi Campbell, Pietsie Campbell; and deceased son, Ian Campbell; as well as her step daughter, Monica Campbell Hoppe. Helma has 5 grandchildren, Alexandra Lalonde, Adrian Black, Tai Campbell, Liv Johnson and Charlie Hootstein. She dearly missed her late husband, Commander A. Craig Campbell.
Helma emigrated to Canada in 1950 from the Netherlands. She has 2 surviving siblings, Lydia Aalders and Marius Aalders.
Helma had a tenacious spirit and an incredible zest for life. She will be dearly missed by all of her family and friends.
We will celebrate her in lieu of a funeral at her home on Beach Drive in Oak Bay on Monday, December 4th from 4 pm to 9 pm.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Dear Pieter, Pietsie, Fi,
my condolences to you all. I’m thinking of you. Lots of love, Annemarie (daughter of Carel)
Dear Pieter, Pietsie and Fi
Condolences to you and the family for the loss of your mother, dearest Helma. Our thoughts are with Helma and all of you. We cherish our memories and will miss her dearly.
Felderhof family
Bussum, The Netherlands
Dear Fi
I send my most sincere condolences .
It is so sad to loose your mom, l know.
Love to you. Cherish the memories!
Katy
The World is a poorer place with the passing of Helma.
Always cheerful and positive, Helma was a delight to all her family and friends. May her journey be one of joy knowing she did the best possible job of instilling in her children the value of love and tolerance towards all.
Bless you dear Helma. We love and miss you.
Dear all,
Because of the fact that Aunt Helma and I have the same date of birth, I felt a special bond with her. We wrote each other birthday letters for many years. I will miss that feeling of connectedness.
With love, Esther
Van harte gecondoleerd en fijn dat ze zo rustig is overleden. Sterkte met het verlies en veel liefs. Anneroos Meyboom. Oudste nicht van Helma van AalderszijdeA
Dear Pieter, Fi and Pietsie and other family,
Condolences with your mother, my aunt Helma, sister of my father Carel. It was good to see her the last time she was in the Netherlands, about 2 years ago. Some years before that my late husband Eric and I went to see her in Victoria which was a really nice visit.
All the best,
Aleid Knoote-Aalders
My condolences to the Canadian cousins for tante Helma! We met her just a few years ago in Amsterdam, and have fond memories of the times we saw her in Holland.
Lots of love to you all,
Justine Aalders
I loved my dear sister so much. We talked a lot over the telephone, laughed and exchanged good and bad tidings. She was so transparent, so helpful, so understanding. Wherever she appeared she radiated warmth, it seemed the place became cosier, the conversation merrier. She meant so much to me, supported me and understood the problems with which I was confronted, found solutions together with me. I shall miss her terribly.
To Fi, Piets, Pieter : Marius, Lydia and I ( Paul’s wife) together with my daughter Nelleco and son Hein Aalders will have a wake on monday 3 pm (our time) at my home to share our memories of Helma and being thinking of you, on your way to the celebration at Beach Drive.
Hein composed a selection of old family photos and sent it to you.
We are grateful for having known Helma and will always remember her. She stepped into another world, unknown to us but – as I trust – in safe Hands.
We keep in touch! TIES Aalders