VAN UDEN, Petronella “Nellie”

Van Uden, Petronella (Nellie) June 10, 1930 – November 3, 2024 Nellie Van Uden, beloved wife of the late John Van Uden passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 3, 2024, at the St. Michaels Palliative Care Centre, in Lethbridge, Alberta.
Her six children survive Nellie.
Peter (Connie) Van Uden of Lethbridge, and their children Josh (Shawna) Van Uden, and Amanda (Dave) Kimoto; Elizabeth (Peter) Walker of Calgary, and their children John Walker (Nicole Coolman), Michael Walker, and Melanie Walker; Brian (Susan) Van Uden of Calgary, and their children Matt (Vivienne) Maruno, and Lani Pickering (Aaron Sarafinchan); Diana (Richard) Hartford of Calgary, and their children Jack Hartford (Kennedy McDonough), and Will Hartford; Jackie (Marty) Piitz of Calgary, and their children Mark (Elise) Piitz, Derek Piitz (Colleen Manion), and Rachel Piitz (Bob Zinkan); Trish (Paul) Loman of Picture Butte, and their children Michele (Matt) Hammel, Ryan (Natalie) Loman, and Trevor Loman (Aliya Visscher), as well as her sixteen incredible great-grandchildren!
Nellie is survived by two brothers and two sisters in Holland and numerous nieces and nephews in Holland and Alberta. Nellie was predeceased by her husband John in 2006, and her grandson Daniel Van Uden in 1982.
Nellie was born in Holland in 1930 and immigrated to Canada in 1955. She married John in 1955 in Coaldale. John and Nellie enjoyed many years of farming in Wrentham, Picture Butte, and Vauxhall before retiring to Lethbridge in 1995.
Nellie was a wonderful wife, mother, Oma, and great Oma who was loved by all. Her happiest moments were spending time with her family as they gathered for celebrations as a group of fifty-plus or just one-on-one with each of her children and grandchildren. Nellie also loved her friends, spending time playing cards or reminiscing about the old times. She was very social and spoke to everyone she connected with and forming great relationships with everyone. Everyone loved OMA!
Her strength, resilience, faith, and positivity were an inspiration that provided mentorship for all her family who will miss her terribly and remember her lovingly forever.
Prayers will be on November 11, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at Assumption Catholic Church, with the funeral mass following on November 12 at 10:30 a.m. at Assumption Catholic Church 2405 – 12 Avenue South. Lethbridge, Alberta.
The Family would like to thank the staff at the Seasons and all the friends she met there, as well as the lovely Home Care staff she met over the last five years.
A heartfelt thank you to Dr. J. Andrews and all the caring staff on Unit 3B at the Lethbridge Chinook Regional Hospital for their amazing care and respect shown to Nellie and the family. Dr. Walters, Dr. Orr, and the staff at St. Michael’s Palliative Care Centre have also been incredible, making Mom’s stay there the best that anyone could ask for.
An incredibly special thank you to Dr. Anke Waller, Dr. Chris Waller, and their extended family members for being there for Mom; you are very dear to her and our family!
In lieu of flowers and if so desired, you may donate to your favorite charity.
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