Naar Canada in 1954
Birth: Oct. 16, 1926
Death: Aug. 4, 2007
MARTHA OUWEHAND KAPTEYN, 80, born in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, passed away in Hayward, CA.
She immigrated to Hamilton, Ontario, Canada in 1954 where she resided for 8 years. She also lived in Alameda County for 35 years and Ripon, CA for 10 years.
She worked as a nurse for 18 years before she retired in 1993.
Martha was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, mother-in-law and friend who inspired others with her faith in God and will be missed by those lives she touched.
She was an active member of the Christian Reformed Church. She was a vivid storyteller who readily shared anecdotes of her life which captivated her audience.
To her husband, Abraham, she was his best friend, confidant, soul mate, love of his life and lifelong companion.
To her son, Peter, she was the epitome of someone who truly loved the Lord, prayed continuously for his sake, wanted the best for him and strove to see he obtained it and loved him without fail.
To her daughter, Martha, she was her sounding board, teacher, guide, counselor, strength, essential part of her life and one who loved her unconditionally.
To her grandchildren, Tara and Fred Alvarez, Jr., she was their beloved "Oma" and someone they knew would stand with, love and be there for them no matter what.
She was preceded in death by her parents Huig and Martha Ouwehand, and her brothers, Gerrit and Willem Ouwehand. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Abraham; her son and daughter-in-law Peter and Paula Kapteyn of Hayward; her daughter and son-in-law, Martha and Fred Alvarez, Sr. of Hayward; her grandchildren: Tara Alvarez of Fremont and Fred Alvarez, Jr. of Hayward and her brothers Huig Ouwehand Jr. and Anton Ouwehand of The Netherlands. She is also survived by her "adopted" sister and best friend, Alice Breedveld and numerous relatives and friends in the United States, Canada and The Netherlands who loved her.
Zij is getrouwd met Abraham KAPTEIJN.
Zij zijn getrouwd op 10 mei 1950 te Amsterdam, zij was toen 24 jaar oud.
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