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Beulah Urala van Putten.

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. - 2 Timothy 4:7-8

We regret to announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend.

The home going is announced of: Beulah Urala van Putten born Cangieter
Sunrise: October 4, 1939
Sunset: February 13, 2013

Wife of the late David van Putten (deceased)

Left to cherish her memories are:
Daughters:       Sandra Mingo (USA)
                         Marlene Celestine – van Putten (Aruba)
                        Kathren Mae Weeks- van Putten
Sons in Law:    Sylvester Celestine; Antonio Weeks
Step Children: Eutrice Best and family (Canada)
                        David van Putten Jr. and family (USA.)
                        Gregory van Putten and family (USA)
                        Velma Lane and family (Holland)
Grandchildren: Orianda Rojer
                        Moneta Mingo - Daley (USA)
                        Jeffrey Pompier

Sisters:             Dorothy Boasman- Cangieter
                        Carol Gane- Cangieter
Margriet Richardson and family
                        Joyce Richardson and family
                        Louisa Cangieter and family (Aruba)
Brothers:         James Cangieter and family (USA)
                        Hubie Richardson and family

Brothers in law: Roland Boasman
                        Allan Gane
                        Albert Webb (USA)
Aunts:              Leonine (Nanie) Cangieter and family (Curacao)
                        Eugenie (Jenny) Suarez-Cangieter and family (Aruba)
God sister:       Florence (Flo) Milton
God son: Ricardo Boasman
Close family friend: Sebastiaan Hoendervangers
Her therapist and friend: Steff Rumeser

Special mention and thanks: Sharon and Ashley Cangieter, Roy Boasman; William “Billy” Cangieter, Nieces and Nephews of her late sister Elena (Tina) Webb-Cangieter ,Vincenta “Cynthie” & Firmin Boasman, Kathleen Payne – Cangieter, Cola Cangieter, Shirley Illidge, Marlene Herbert, Jasseth Jones, Dr. Jolles, Dr. Dennaoui & district nurses of the White & Yellow Cross.
       
She was a faithful member of the Cole Bay Church of Christ and was related to the following families:
van Putten, Cangieter, Bryson, Boasman, Mingo, Celestine, Weeks, Richardson, Gane, Rojer, Pompier, Lane, Best, Webb, Thomas, Daniel, Jacobs, Suarez, Johnson, Kruythoff, Salomon, Peterson, Halman, Arrindell,  Joe, Clarke, James, Brown, Laveist, Williams, Hughes, Webb, Thomas, and many other families & friends too numerous to mention.

We the family sincerely apologize if we may have forgotten any relatives/friends as it was not intentionally done.

In her honor a wake will be held at her home in Cole Bay on Wednesday February 20, from 7PM - 9PM. Funeral service will be held at the Cole Bay Seventh Day Adventist Church on Thursday February 21, 2013. Viewing and tributes from 1 -2PM. Service begins at 2PM followed by interment at the Cay Bay Cemetery.

After the Home going service/burial, we the family kindly request, no visitation at home. We thank you for your understanding.

May Her Soul Rest in Eternal Peace

The Management and staff of Emerald Funeral Home would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the bereaved families.

 

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