Broere, Neeltje “Nell” passed away peacefully on July 13, 2010 at the Vulcan Extendicare at the age of 87 years.
Nell was born January 13, 1923 at Capelle a/d Ijssel, Holland to Krijn and Aletta Verkaik. She received all her education in Holland and, in 1946, married Adriaan Broere. Their three oldest children were born in Holland and the family immigrated to Canada in 1952. Nell and Andy were blessed with a fourth child in Canada. Nell worked hard to make a good life for her children. She was an impeccable housekeeper and always kept active. Nell always enjoyed physical activity and in her late 60’s and 70’s took many aerobic and line dancing classes. She also had a great love of nature and was either bird watching, looking for wildlife or taking care of her many plants. Nell loved to knit and crochet, many gifts her family now enjoy. Family meant the world to Nell and she really enjoyed visits from her family in Holland, her children and grandchildren. She will be greatly missed.
Nell’s family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to all the caregivers and staff at Vulcan Extendicare for the compassion and loving care they gave Nell over the past two years.
Nell will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Aletta (Ken) Langille of Brooks, two sons Andy (Diane) of Vulcan, Ron (Karen) of Grand Prairie, six grandchildren Kendra Langille, Konrad (Lynda) Langille, Nicole Sellsted, Kent (Tracy Mallyon) Broere, Michael Broere and William Broere, great granddaughter Jorianna Sellsted, extended family Eugene (Rayleen) VanAalst, Jason Katzeley and Ryan Sellsted, two sisters Jacoba and Adriana of Holland and numerous nieces and nephews.
Nell was predeceased by her husband Andy in 2007, her son Huibert in 1981, a brother, five sisters and her parents.
A private family inurnment was held on July 17, 2010 at the Vulcan Cemetery Columbarium.
In lieu of flowers, tributes in Nell’s memory can be made to the Vulcan Extendicare Ladies Auxiliary, Box 810, Vulcan T0L 2B0.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Directors. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences at www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.