On Friday, September 26th, Julie's grandmother on her dad's side of the family, Cornelia Jellema, passed away. Beppie (Grandmother in Dutch) was 96 years old and the family matriarch. She immigrated to the United States from the Netherlands with her husband and 5 children who were born there and eventually another daughter born here in Michigan. Our family is going to miss her but we are all at peace with her passing as her earthly body was giving out and we are glad she can now be where she will be forever happy with her husband and Julie's Dad and other family members who have gone before.
The memorial service for Beppie was wonderful. She was able to make one more effort to speak to all of us family about her faith and love of God.
Family came from all across the US on Monday, September 29th; Oregon, Georgia and many parts of Michigan. It was a wonderful day of family fellowship and lots of laughs and pictures. Thank you to all of the family able to travel to be with us on Monday, and to those unable; well you were sadly missed and there in our thoughts.
Thank you Beppie for very wonderful memories, great parties, lots of dried beef, orange candy slices, and rubs on the cheek. We love you and will miss you. Peace to you and be at rest.
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Thank you Julie for a wonderful post. Yes, she will be greatly missed. Memories of her will keep her close to me and I'm sure also to you. Love you Jules........
Arlene
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