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DEN OUDEN, Cornelia Maria “Connie” (née van Herk)

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1938 – 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Cornelia Maria “Connie” den Ouden on November 19, 2024. Left to mourn her are her children — Mike (Shirley), Mark, Vicki, and Bruce (Dianne); her six grandchildren — Alex, Jeremy, Sean, Kees, Willem, Maria, and their partners; and six great-grandchildren. Connie was predeceased by her husband Abe den Ouden in 1994. She loved them all very much.

Connie den Ouden was born in Pijnacker, the Netherlands in 1938. She was the daughter of Abraham and Sietje van Herk and was one of six children — Wim, Gerry, Connie, Paul, Bram, and Nienke. The van Herk family immigrated to Canada in 1953. She was very homesick but she met many young people in the church community in Truro, Nova Scotia.

In 1956, she met a handsome, young Dutch immigrant named Abraham “Abe” den Ouden at that church. He was the love of her life. They married and had four children. In 1966, the family drove across Canada (Alberta to Nova Scotia) to visit the van Herks. They marvelled at the size of this country and all the beautiful landscapes on that trip.

They built a life together in Alberta, where they lived in Edmonton for many years and later in Redcliff. In southern Alberta, they owned and operated a greenhouse business, which they were proud of and really enjoyed. After they sold their greenhouses, they moved to Kelowna. Sadly, Abe passed away a few years later and Connie became a widow at the young age of 54 years old.

In Kelowna, she was very active in her church and volunteered at the BFM Thrift Store for 22 years. She loved working at the store — finding good deals, making new friends, and creating revenue for a good cause. She was a provincial rep for the Back to God Hour and had the honour of travelling to Chicago for meetings.

Connie put her faith into action and made a difference in the lives of many.

A Memorial Service, with Pastor Dale Slings officiating, will be held on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2024, at 1:00 PM (PST), at Kelowna Christian Reformed Church, 239 Snowsell St., Kelowna, BC V1V 2E4. If you are unable to attend in person, please join the family online by Livestream at the time of the service, a recording will be made available to view in 3-5 days. A reception will be held following the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Canadian Bible Society are appreciated.

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The service for DEN OUDEN, Cornelia Maria “Connie” (née van Herk) is scheduled for Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 1:00 PM (PST). Below you will find the map for the service location and the contact information should you have any questions.

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  • Siham & Babar says:
    November 22, 2024 at 4:34 am

    Dear Vicki

    Please accept our deepest condolences.

    You and your family are in our prayers

    Best regards
    Your friends in Denmark

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  • John & Nelly Smees says:
    November 22, 2024 at 4:42 am

    Sending lots of heartfelt sympathies & lots of love from the East Coast to the West Coast to Vicki & her family from John & Nelly Smees! Xoxoxo

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