VAN OOSTVEEN, Cornelia ‘Corrie’ (Tinholt)

of Listowel, stepped peacefully and unexpectedly into heaven on Friday, October 23, 2020 at the age of 86. She was predeceased by her husband Cornelis (Casey), son John, and grandson Alex. Corrie was a loving mother to Nell (Doug) Gray of Guelph, Adriana ‘Jane’ (Claran) Martin of Hanover, Ralph (Kim) Van Oostveen of Lindsay, and Bill Van Oostveen (Rhonda Cherrey) of Palmerston. Cherished grandmother to Karlyn (Vince), Jeremy (Melissa), Danielle (George), Amanda (Dwayne), Breanne (Stuart), Michael, Alyssa, Ava, Nick, and Tim. Loving great-grandmother to 14. Corrie is survived by siblings Walter and Hennie Tinholt of Drayton, Arthur John Tinholt and Mary of Waterloo, Adriana and Gordon Klaassen of Drayton, and sisters-in-law Wilma Tinholt of Listowel, Jeanne Tinholt of St. Adolphe, and Josie Tinholt of Kitchener. She will be dearly missed by the Van Oostveen family, many nieces, nephews, and friends. Predeceased by her parents Johannes and Adriana (Hoogendoorn) Tinholt, and by her siblings Poncio, Bill, John, and Willy VanLeeuwen and her husband Dick. Corrie was passionate about her family and her Christian faith. Born and raised in the Netherlands, she resided most of her life in Listowel, and was active in the community. Visitation was held at Listowel Evangelical Missionary Church, on Monday, October 26th from 1:00 until 2:00pm. The funeral service followed at 2:00pm, Rev. Ralph Van Oostveen and Rev. Claran Martin officiated. The service was live-streamed, and the link is available on the funeral home website. Interment in Fairview Cemetery, Listowel. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Compassion Canada appreciated, and may be made through the Eaton Funeral Home, Listowel. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Caressant Care Nursing Home, Listowel, for their exceptional care of our mother during her stay there. Condolences at www.eatonfuneralhome.ca

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