Peacefully at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. Born in Opyne, Netherlands on January 20, 1929, Jannetje “Jean” vanEck of Barrie, was in her 96th year.

Loving mother of John vanEck (Ellnor) of Chesley, Jane Robertson (Mike Sutherland) of Angus, Gilbert vanEck (Sharon) of Markdale, Renee Dadswell (Rodger) of Barrie, Steven vanEck (Carol) of Kemble, Marianne Noack (Mike) of Pembroke, and William vanEck (Linda) of Kemble. Cherished grandmother of 27 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. Dear mother in law of Donna vanEck. Jean will also be missed by many nieces, nephews and friends.

Predeceased by her daughter Maria vanEck (Jim Stevenson), by her son Albert vanEck, by her parents Aaldert and Jantje vanMourik, and by her siblings Maria dePutter (vanMourik) and Cornelis vanMourik.

Visitation will be held at Brian E. Wood Funeral Home, 250 14th St. W., Owen Sound, 519-376-7492, on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 11 a.m., with a memorial service to celebrate Jean’s life to follow at 12 noon. For those that are unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed. Interment will take place in Greenwood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Canadian Diabetes Association are appreciated.