Out of her colorful garden, you all lost a rose…
With the departure of your Mom and Oma known as Koos,

Who since her birth
Had 80 thankful years on this earth.

She devoted her entire capacity
to her family. 

When tomorrow you carry her to her grave…
Be thankful for all she gave.

It will ease your pain a bit…
When you remember all she did.

How she devoted all her hours…
Creating a nurturing home filled with flowers.

May all the family of my sister in law Koos
Treasure the memories and stay close.

She was part of my life…
As my youngest brothers wife

Her smiling face…
Appears in my diary on many a page

I am not able to attend her Life’s Celebration…
But I am thankful for our last phone conversation .

With sincere sorrow…You will all be in my thoughts tomorrow.