Feb. 22, 1941 — April 11, 2022
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Oma and old Oma, Corrie Van Driesten, of Fort Macleod at the age of 81 years. Born Feb. 22, 1941, Corrie passed away in Fort Macleod on Monday, April 11, 2022.
Corrie is survived by her children, Elsa (Dennis) Nathe, Andrea (George) Feyter, John (Aleida) Van Driesten, Henry (Leanne Dahl) Van Driesten, and Conroy Van Driesten; 18 grandchildren; and 22 great grandchildren.
Corrie is also survived by her sisters, Aartje (Evert Vander Weijden) Van Middendorp, Lientje Beusekom, Rita (Gerald Beekman), Nellie (Jim) Chymboryk, Bertha (Walter) Rosendal; sisters-in-law Hennie Van Middendorp, Eefje van Middendorp and Riek Van Driesten; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Corrie is predeceased by her loving husband Joe Van Driesten; parents Andries and Hendrika Van Middendorp; brothers Gijs van Middendorp and Drees Van Middendorp; parents-in-law Martinus and Elizabeth Van Driesten; brothers-in-law Arnold Beusekom, Maas Van Driesten, and Bill Van Driesten; and sister-in-law Wilma Van Driesten.
Corrie and Joe were married Aug. 17, 1961, in the Netherlands. Together they came to Alberta and made their home south of Fort Macleod and resided there until her passing.
A funeral service was held on Monday, April 18, 2022, at the Reformed Congregation of North America in Monarch, with Elder Paul Wander officiating.
Memorial donation in lieu of flowers may be made to Bethesda Home for Seniors, 701 3A St. S. Picture Butte, T0K 1V0.
Condolences may be sent through www.edensfunrealhome.com.