Jeltje “Jill” Vander Veen
August 11, 1944 - July 10, 2022
Funeral Details: Private family arrangements
Jill passed away peacefully with her niece Sharon VanderVeen and Jeff Howard at her side. Jill was born in Franeker, the Netherlands as daughter of the late Cornelis VanderVeen and Albertje Kobes VanderVeen. Predeceased by her life partner of 22 years, Bruce Palmer. Beloved sister of Klaas (Nan), Andy, Christiaan (Ann), Rinske (Hans), and Rinke (Sonya). Predeceased by her brothers Tjitse “Jim”, Jacob “Jace” and sister-in laws Iemkje and Alice.
Fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews as a caring, fun, and very cool aunt.
She is lovingly remembered by her friends, especially Val Daws, Michael Cross, Frank and Heike Wilks. She was known as a kind and gentle soul.
In her words “Peace and Love to everyone”.
Online memories and condolences may be made at www.peacefultransition.ca
Peaceful Transition Simcoe
Rinske Van Brederode
Posted on: Sunday, July 17, 2022What fun times we had walking along the Danforth and checking out all the little shops. She will be sorely missed!
Peace and Love Jill!!
Eve Savory
Posted on: Saturday, August 13, 2022Jeltje’s brother Jace, whom I knew from Theatre School at UBC, had suggested his sister when I was looking for a roommate. Jeltje and I hit it off right away and shared a basement flat in Vancouver 1968-69. We travelled together with other students on a charter flight to Amsterdam, lived in the Caledonia, walked together to the Carlton Hotel where we worked as chambermaids. Eventually we went in separate directions, but I have never forgotten her. She ‘was always up for a new adventure, she was funny, she was quick and kind and good. Her family must miss her very much.