Rena Etta Hamming

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear mother, Rena Hamming (nee: Elzinga) on September 9 2021. Our mother will be lovingly remembered by: Irene Hamming, Peter Hamming and Linda (John) Massey.

Also mourning her passing are her grandchildren, Serena (Justin) Hazel, Rebecca (David) Barclay, Virginia (Kevin) Triplett, Nathan (Ali) VanKampen, Peter Karel Hamming, and Lukas Wu as well as her great-grandchildren Kaleb, Asher, Gideon, Avery, and Austin. Also left to cherish her memories are her brother, Harold (Marcelle) Elzinga and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Our mother is now rejoicing in heaven with her daughter Hilda Grace, her husband Peter, son in law Larry VanKampen, and siblings Sylvia Marcus, Lawrence Elzinga and Thea Kwantes.

Mom was born in Zuidwolde, Drenthe of the Netherlands on January 16, 1937. She emigrated to Canada in 1952. In 1954 she met Peter in Pitt Meadows, BC and they were married in 1958. They were blessed with twin daughters Hilda Grace and Irene Theresa as well as son Peter and 3rd daughter Linda Grace.

Mom and Dad started dairying in Pitt Meadows in 1962 and after 6 years they purchased a dairy farm in Lumby, BC and then moved in 1989 after they purchased a ranch in Monte Creek, BC. As well, Rena loved her work as a Realtor in both Lumby and Kamloops from 1978 to about 1990. Mom enjoyed her last years at Berwick on the Park and made numerous friends there.

One of mom’s greatest joys in life was her unwavering faith in Jesus. Mom was the matriarch of her family and will be dearly missed.

Celebration of Life will be held Sept 24th, 2021 by invitation only. The service will be livestreamed. The link is: https://funeraweb.tv/en/diffusions/37343 with a password of 341801004651.

Memorial Donations may be made in the name of Rena Hamming to either Royal Inland Hospital Foundation or Sunnybrae Bible Camp.