Lydia Lee Kievit, 73, of Westwood, NJ, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2023. Beloved wife of Judith Banes and beloved mother of Jenny Banes-Kievit. Born in Paterson, she grew up and lived in the town of Ridgewood for many years before planting her roots in Westwood in 1993. Lydia worked as a Social Worker and Psychotherapist for over 30 years and served many of those in the disabled and homeless community. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Norwood where she helped with ESL classes and she was also involved in the Stigma Free movement in Bergen County.
The family will receive their relatives and friends on Thursday, May 25th from 5-7pm at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Rd, Westwood. There will be a short prayer service for the first 15 minutes of the memorial service.
While flowers are appreciated, to celebrate her life, donations and tree memorial’s may also be made in her name to the National Wildlife Federation.--
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Becker-FuneralHome.com for the Kievit family.
