Our beloved wife, mother, oma and great-oma, Jakoba Lukkiena Mol (nee Stuit) passed away on November 21, 2021, at the age of 98, with Herman, her husband of 71 years, by her side. Koby, as she was known by friends and family, is also survived by her daughters Alida (Gary), in Windsor, and Eva, in Oregon, her brother Harry and sister Alida who reside in the Netherlands, her four grandchildren Jonathan (Amanda), Timothy (Veronica), Chelsea and Aubrey, and two great-grandchildren, Emily and James.
Unafraid of adventure, Koby left her hometown of Veendam and her mother country, the Netherlands, to immigrate to Canada with Herman and her two young daughters. Even though she knew no one in this unfamiliar country and did not understand nor speak its language, she was excited to begin a new life journey. The family resided in Burlington, Ontario, for a time, finally settling in Ottawa where they lived for more than 60 years.
As a young woman, Koby served as a sergeant in the Dutch MARVA (akin to the Women’s Royal Navy Service), where she met her soul-mate Herman . Koby had a remarkable soprano voice and sang in her church choir for many years. She loved quiet evenings at home, playing board games with her children, as well as social evenings out with her friends. She enjoyed cross-country skiing excursions with the Dutch Club, to which she and Herman belonged, and traveling. Along with Herman, Koby visited many countries, including Germany, Serbia, Austria and Cuba, and trailer-camped all over Canada and the United States, as well as at Gracefield Christian Centre every summer until the age of 90.
A woman of faith, Koby was a kind and gentle person who will be greatly missed by her family and friends but always lovingly remembered.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Hospice of Windsor and Essex County would be greatly appreciated.
A private family visitation and funeral service is being held. click the "join livestream" tab to participate virtually in the service on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at 11:00 AM.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.AndersonFuneralHomewindsor.com for the Mol family.
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