March 27, 1931 - January 14, 2025
In Loving Memory ~
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our mother Josefina Kusters on January 14, 2025 at the age of 93. Proceeded by her husband Gerry in 2010.
Josefina was born on March 27, 1931 in Lierop, Netherlands. Josefina immigrated to Canada in 1954 and settled in the Cowichan Valley to be with her future husband. Gerry and Josefina were married May 15, 1954. Along with her husband they ran a successful dairy farm.
Mom's kitchen was always open. Family and friends have fond memories of homemade apple pies, soup, Dutch pancakes, ceverlat buns, fresh raisin bread and much more.
Josefina is survived by her seven children: Cath, Bill (Stacey), John (Renie), Anita (Don), Jerry (Julie), Peter, and Jennifer (Garrett); grandchildren: Courtney (Mike), Raquel (Josh), Mitchell (Anna), Destiny, Ashley (Will), Ryan (Kendra), Alyssa, Alexis and Jarrett; great-grandchildren: Makenna, Aubrey, Kinsley, Mason, Harrison, Lila, Shea, Ava, Parker, and Halle.
Family would like to thank Dr. Bryan Bass and Cairnsmore Place for their care. If you wish to honor our mom we kindly ask you to consider a memorial donation to Cowichan District Hospital Foundation.
A private family service will be held at Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens on May 15, 2025, our parent's 71st wedding anniversary.