In Loving Memory of

Griet Vollema

(Maiden: Schuitema)
of Edmonton
Jun 17, 1922 - Mar 10, 2015

 

 

Griet was a very special lady. Warm and welcoming, wise and witty, she always made you feel at ease. We spent many hours talking in her greenhouse, sharing experiences with gardening, and life, over a pot of tea. I think of her often and will always treasure the friendship we shared.
posted by Deborah Robbins : I met Griet through her son, Glen. I had a deep friendship with each of them. : May 27, 2024

 

Your mother was a lovely lady. I'm so sorry for your loss. Joyce McFadyen
posted by Joyce McFadyen : Family friend : Mar 14, 2015

 

Dear family, this day My thoughts are with you. I am thinking of the beautifull time i spent with auntie visiting her in Canada. My attick is full of the letters auntie send me in the years. Waking up at your birthday..know ing she would be the first to call made those days extra special. I wish you all the strenght you need. And many lovely memories for the days you Will miss her the most.
posted by Mariek brugman : She is My great aunt : Mar 13, 2015

 

The Lord saw her getting tired and knew it was time to call her home. Griet was a dear friend and neibough, it was our collie Bailey who introduced us,they became the best of friends, if we couldn't find him we knew where to go , he would lay out by her in the yard as she gardened (he was always gentle around her plants) or he would be in her kitchen sitting nicly for a beggen strip , I'd go to fetch him home and end up spending a few hours visiting, I remember the anis seed cake or Black Forest she always had on her birthday. We would talk of Henry ,plants , flowers and of times back in Holland. These are my memories and I cherrish them all , I will miss her dearly , I feel blessed that Roy entrusted me with the care of her Blue Bike it has a special place in Bailey's garden where I can see it every day .
posted by Gwen Desprey : We lived directly across from each other for about 6 years. She was the best neighbour we ever had. : Mar 13, 2015