Janny De Jong, (nee Van't Land), went to be with her Lord and Saviour, Wednesday morning, February16, 2022 at the age of 86.
Janny was born June 14, 1935 in Epe, the Netherlands. She emigrated to Canada in 1950 with her family to Iron Springs, Alberta. She worked with her family in the sugar beets for 3 years in the summer months, and as domestic help in the winter months. She moved to Calgary in 1953 and was married to Durk in 1956. They were together for 65 years.
Along with raising 4 children and being a homemaker, Janny served as church organist for Emmanuel Christian Reformed Church for 40 years. Playing the pipe organ was one of her great pleasures, as was listening to church organ concerts.
Janny loved everything about being a homemaker and stay at home mom. She was a talented seamstress and was adept at crocheting, knitting and needlepoint. Janny spent many hours knitting baby booties for every new baby born in Emmanuel CRC, and in later years crocheting many, many pot holders which she gladly gave to family members, friends, home care workers and doctors and nurses.
Janny will be lovingly remembered by her husband Durk, her four children, Alice Postma (Lindsay, Jenny, and Wesley), Rick, Tim (Cammie, Elysha and William), and Mark (Natalie and Elliott).
Janny will also be missed by her siblings Betty (Len), Henny, John (Teena), and Hans (Rita). She is pre-deceased by her younger sister, Wilma.
The family would like to thank the staff of Unit 74 , Rockyview Hospital for their compassionate care of Janny.
Durk and Janny are members of Grace Presbyterian Church. The celebration of Janny's life will be held in Emmanuel Christian Reformed Church on Saturday, March 5th at 1pm. The Rev Dr. Jean Morris will officiate the service on at Emmanuel CRC. 3020-51 Street SW Calgary.
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