Of Guelph, passed away peacefully at the Guelph General Hospital on Thursday, June 9, 2016, in her 83rd year.
Beloved wife and best friend of 59 years to John Van Alphen.
Loved mother of Ria (John) Sloot and Joanne (Max) Burt. Loving grandma of Jessica, Andrew, Jonathan, Joshua, Daniel, Stephanie, Kevin, Kyle and Rachel.
Great grandmother of five. Dear sister of Michael, Griet, Jim (deceased), Bill, Andy, Norm, Mary, Dirk (deceased) and Rhea.
A private family service will be held at Farnham Cemetery, Arkell.
Arrangements entrusted to the WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 519-822-0051 or www.wallcustance.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated.
A tree will be planted in memory of Anne Van Alphen in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest, University of Guelph Arboretum. Dedication service, Sunday, September 18, 2016 at 2:30 pm.