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Hilda Schippers
June 11, 1933 - April 6, 2014
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<div itemprop="description">SCHIPPERS, Hilda (Hielkje). No longer encumbered by earthly bonds, passed quietly into the arms of her Heavenly Father on April 6, 2014. Hilda was born June 11, 1933 in Buitenpost, The Netherlands, immigrated to Canada in 1950, a daughter of the late John and Patricia VanBeets. Survived by her best friend and caring husband Gerald, loving daughter Cathy (Tim ) Bisschop and son John Schippers. Predeceased by son Karl (1978) and daughter Patricia (2011). Also survived by five grand children, Kyle (Erin), Colin and Cady (David) Bisschop, Nathaniel (Janet) and Leah Mckay and one great-grandchild Benjamin Bisschop-Cadotte. Fondly remembered and loved by sisters Grace Pietens, Winnie (George) Vroom, Louise (Walt) Timmermans, Fran (Herman) Vellinga, Sylvia (Horst) Rotter and sister-in-law Ge' Schippers in the Netherlands as well as many nephews and nieces in Canada and The Netherlands. Predeceased by brother Douwe in The Netherlands. All are welcome to attend a visitation on Tuesday, April 8 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at BOWMAN FUNERAL HOME, 4 Victoria Ave. A private family funeral will take place Wednesday in the funeral home. Interment to follow in Maple Leaf Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the local Alzheimer Society would be appreciated.</div>