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Kim Boon lit a candle
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
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Just learned of your loss. Jane will always be fondly remembered by me. I had the pleasure of visiting with her a while back and enjoyed our time immensely. Will keep all in prayer.
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The Mastandino & Forbes Families pledged to donate to Bethany Christian Services
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
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Jeff Sikkema posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
This is from my twins, Jackie and Lizzy Sikkema who are in Australia now.
Our Favorite memories of Grammy Jane were always the times we got together at her house in Patterson... When we did the dress up game down the driveway, the cookie eating race on a string, playing basketball in the street out front, man hunt and snowball fights after the most amazing and heartfelt thanksgiving and Christmas dinners... When she had the Easter bunny and santa come to visit us every year... Yea she was cool like that! You could taste the love she put into the best chocolate cream pie with the delicious Graham cracker crust... We have dreams about that dessert it was so tasty. We loved when she shared stories of dad, aunt Terri, uncle Stephen and aunt Shelly growing up and the trouble they got into! Boy did we laugh together as a family on her comfy couches in her cozy house, aunt Shelly speaking in all her different accents... Or shall I say brigette!
She was someone special, our Grammy Jane, one strong woman who raised four amazing humans and created the most amazing and special family that we are so grateful to be apart of! We will never forget you Grammy Jane. We love you and miss you but we are happy you are not suffering anymore and you are having a great time in heaven:=) and I know that everyone up there welcomed you with all the love when you arrived at those pearly gates!
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Dottie Nagelhout Balkema posted a condolence
Monday, December 2, 2019
Please accept my sincere Christian sympathy to your whole family and I know Jane will be missed. Such a comfort to know she is with her Lord and Savior without pain and misery. The family of Jane is in my thoughts and prayers.
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Terri Sikkema posted a condolence
Sunday, December 1, 2019
I want to thank you Jane for creating wonderful memories and traditions for our family. They will be passed down to your great grandchildren as we keep your memory alive. I will miss sharing your beautiful laughter. It always made me smile. Rest in peace.
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Kaity Lokey posted a condolence
Sunday, December 1, 2019
I feel so fortunate to have had Grammy Jane as my grandmother, and just recently as a great grandmother to my son. She touched everyone in my life, whether she knew them personally or not. Looking back, here are some fond memories.
When we were younger, going to Grammy Jane’s house always meant fun games, delicious baked goods and admiring all of the interesting decorations she had around her house. She planned awesome adventures for us from bowling when we were younger, to a Manhattan cruise and the science center, then a Canadian cruise. More recently we had parties at her new apartment including entertainment by an accordion player! I loved hearing her funny stories she began telling as we got older, many that were quite surprising coming from my grandmother.
My friends knew Grammy Jane because she always sent care packages while I was away at college. There were goodies for everyone, holiday socks and items to decorate for the upcoming holiday. She sent freshly baked bread and cookies that disappeared rapidly among hungry college students.
I’ll never forget the first time she met my husband Alex, she sprayed air freshener in the room because he had terrible gas! He must have made a good impression though, because she always lit up when she saw him or heard his voice.
She was so excited when she found a dress to wear to my wedding, she called me and excitedly described the dress in detail. She was able to wear her beautiful blue dress to all four of her grandchildren’s weddings (so she could justify spending that much money on a dress- she was typically very frugal when it came to spending, but I was so glad she allowed herself to spend money on something she loved).
We brought our son Wes to meet her a couple months ago and her first comment about him was “He has close ears, that’s good.” Grammy Jane approved of Wes’s ears, we were proud. It was such a typical comment of her and I’ll never forget it. Wes snuggled onto Grammy Jane and immediately found comfort with her.
She was tough, independent woman; strong willed and steadfast in her beliefs. Family was the most important part of her world and she thrived when we were all together. I will miss her everyday but I am happy to have known her, to have spent so many great times with her and to say she was my grandmother.
Love, Kaity Lokey
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Shelley Burrafato uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, December 1, 2019
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Shelley posted a condolence
Saturday, November 30, 2019
Highlights of my life with my mom
Mom was always a stickler for us looking put together for church on Sunday, my siblings and i In almost matching outfits that were hands-sewn from velvet dresses for Christmas service or handsewn chiffon outfits for the Easter service.
I still remember the day she bought white go-go boots for my matching orange Easter outfit, and Terri in a purple one in, which I wore a few years later, and a new one was made for Terri.
She played hairdresser on Saturday night for church , Terri had the curly easy hair, mine was the chore, thick and straight bound in pink curlers with dippy-do and tape for my bangs all night. We looked perfect. I want to think this was a reason why we became hairdressers.
Later in life as she always hosted Easter, the grand plans were to have a bunch of Easter games before the feast, we would begin with a shoe shuffle, a clothes turn over and relays in her driveway besides the Easter egg hunt which she loved as well as her grandchildren.
The Fourth of July was one of her favorite holidays, she dressed us all in red, white and blue matching outfits and sat us down in Wesley Square on our father’s army blanket to wait for my grandfather, who was the fire chief of Midland Park, to come by with his truck. My Aunt Min and my mom were so excited for this day to share with our cousins, until the sparklers and fireworks began in the backyardAs a kid, Summer was always a beach house in Maryland or Jersey. She insisted we all learn to swim and received our Lifesavers certificates as kids. And we all loved our vitamin D as kids getting our coppertone tan as she did. The Fourth of July was one of her favorite holidays, she dressed us all in red white and blue matching outfits and sat us down in Gardner Square on my father’s army blanket in which to wait for my grandfather who was the chief firemen in Midland Park to come by with his truck. My Aunt Min and my mom were so excited for this day to share with our cousins, until the sparklers and fireworks began in the backyard.
Mom loved to feed everyone, whether it was us on Sundays after church, pot luck suppers or holidays, her infamous Hungarian goulash, Beef Stroganoff and Cowboy stew. When she went out she would set the table with our home made potholders and serve us TV dinners.
As our family grew mom was pursuant to keep the holidays and good times going. Many family trips, parties that she hosted where many of our memories between our siblings and our children were created.
God bless you mom because I became the strong woman you said I would be,even though I was the sassy one. love you!
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Jeff Sikkema uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, November 30, 2019
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Jeff Sikkema uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, November 30, 2019
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Jeff Sikkema posted a condolence
Saturday, November 30, 2019
I would also like to tell you how my Mom became my driving companion. I call her each Tuesday from my car as I head to a customer. I have had more talks with her that way in the last 5 years than in the rest of my life combined. During that time she became more than a mother, she became my friend. "where are you going today?" she would ask. Ambler. "Oh, I remember Ambler, a cute town near where we lived in Roslyn." We also used to live in Broomall when I was under 5. I told her I found the old house we lived in. It had hardly changed. "Oh I liked living there. The neighbors were all very nice. Everyone would gather at our house. The women would site on the screen porch and talk and the men would be in the backyard throwing horse shoes and drinking beer. Very fun people". I had good memories of it too, of the creek down the street stocked with crayfish I used to catch. And when I rode a wagon down the hill and crashed into the parked car. So many memories both good and not.
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Tori Sikkema uploaded photo(s)
Friday, November 29, 2019
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Tori Sikkema uploaded photo(s)
Friday, November 29, 2019
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Tori Sikkema uploaded photo(s)
Friday, November 29, 2019
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Jeff Sikkema posted a condolence
Friday, November 29, 2019
They say things get better with age and I think that was true for my mom. My kids loved her and had a wonderful relationship with her. She found her calling as Grammy Jane. She made an extra effort to bring her family together once she had grandchildren. They remember a week together at the beach in Lavalette. Oh and remember the little figurines at the gift shop. A cruise around Manhattan first. Then a cruise to Nova Scotia where we all kayaked together.
There would be games in her backyard that were both highly anticipated and competitive. Seeing my Jake running down the driveway in heels and a skirt was hilarious. She was also great at baking cookies. Especially when you had to eat them hanging from a string with your cousins and siblings trying to eat them first. And her delicious apple bread was well known as far away as San Diego. Because when her care packages arrived at your college dorm, you made sure to hide it, or else your roomates would devour it immediately.
Yea, those are the times and gestures I will remember my mom for.
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Tori Sikkema lit a candle
Friday, November 29, 2019
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Mom,
You welcomed me into your family when I was twenty years old. I fell in love with you and your son, Stephen. Thank you for your strength and raising a man who is a compassionate husband, a loving and active father in his sons' lives, a respectful son, and a man who is guided by his Christian values and moral compass.
Your presence will be missed, but your spirit will always be with us all.
Love,
Tori
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Stephen Sikkema uploaded photo(s)
Friday, November 29, 2019
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Stephen Sikkema posted a condolence
Friday, November 29, 2019
Grandma Jane's Care Package’s
I would like to celebrate my mom’s life by describing small gestures that she did for her family, friends and her community. She had a desire to stayed connected by sending care packages or cooking meals for loved ones which expressed her feelings and showed her true character.
When her Grand kids were off to college, she would send them cards, home cooked favorites like cookies, and her famous Zucchini Bread
She showed them her Love and Kindness
Her Mother, as we knew her "Grandma Betty”, required extra care and support later in life.
She gave her Strength and Guidance
Her Sister Min, when she was challenged in life with physical struggles.
She gave her Compassion and Comfort
She loved to Knit baby blankets for newborns that would be supported by “Bethany Adoption”.
She gave them her Warmth and Stability
She love to cook Dinners for her church family and those in need.
She renewed their Spirit and strengthened their Faith
In My life she provided strong advice and direction on many of Life’s important decisions
She gave me Persistence and Wisdom
I would Iike to fill My Mom’s care package with some of her Life’s High Moments...
She Loved cooking and hosting all her loved ones together at her Home for fellowship
Her Travel’s to Bermuda, Marco Island, California…Oh how she loved the Beach and Sun!
Singing in the choir, especially during the Holidays Season.
Each of her Children's and Grandchild weddings, she embraced them All.
Oh, how she rejoiced during the Holiday Season, especially Christmas and Easter!
My Mom's spirit will remain with us ALL,
We Love you, go and take the hand of the Lord, you are now at Peace.
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Friday, November 29, 2019
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