Of Beaverton, born Oct.16, 1928, died peacefully in her sleep at Lakeview Manor with family at her side on Dec.8, 2022 at the age of 94.

Dearly beloved wife for 63 years to Jacob Mieras (predeceased).

Beloved mother of John Mieras (predeceased), twins Cathy Mieras (predeceased) and Anna (Brian) Jewell, Irene (Randy-predeceased) Skinner, Aggie (Dave) Gray, Mary (John) Schweier Rideout and Miriam (Bill) Brethour.

Cora was a loving Oma to 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Cora was born an only child to Dr. Willem and Egberdina Reilingh in Wemeldinge, Zeeland, Holland, studied nursing and married Jacob in the Netherlands, before immigrating to Canada in 1953 as a new bride.

Cora was strong, hardworking, generous, quiet and preferred working in the background.

She was a member of Beaverton Women’s Institute, Beaverton Historical Society, Beaverton Horticultural Society, the bridge club, a life member of the UCW at St. Andrews United Church in Beaverton, a church greeter, and organized funeral lunches and flowers and candles for church dinners.

The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Lakeview Manor for the excellent care that Mom received over the past 5 years.

Visitation will be held at St. Andrew’s United Church, Beaverton, on Monday December 12th from 12noon until time of funeral service at 1:00P.M. Private family interment Stone Church Cemetery.

If so desired, memorial donations in memory of Cora to the L.V.M Ladies Auxiliary, Beaverton Horticultural Society, or to the Brock Community Foodbank would be greatly appreciated by the family.