Obituary of Gayle Kobes

It is with great sadness that the family of Gayle Kobes (nee Linker) announce her death at Strathmere Lodge on Thursday, December 31, 2009, in her 99th year. Gayle remained vibrant, brilliant and young at heart to the end. Loving wife of the late Johannes (John) Kobes (1977). Cherished mother of Wiep Antill of London, Clarence Kobes of Strathroy, Evert Kobes of Delaware and Diane (John) DaPonte of Strathroy. Beloved grandmother of Cathy (nee DaPonte) (Brian) Pacheco, Brenda DaPonte, and David (fiancee Tami Grey) DaPonte, James (Jo-Bok) Kobes, Evelynne (Ben) Kobes, and Karen (nee Kobes) (Jeff) Bird and her great-grandchildren Samantha, Joshua, Kyle, Bronwyn, and Mackenzie. Dear sister of Grace Van Ry of Strathroy. Lovingly remembered by Grace Kobes and Margaret Kobes, as well as many nieces and nephews. Gayle was predeceased by nine brothers and sisters, one infant son, two sons-in-law, Bert Bandringa and John (Jack) Antill, and one granddaughter Judith Kobes (1962-1974). Gayle was born and raised in Zevenhuizen, Holland and immigrated to Canada in 1952. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, and reading throughout her life. Gayle's family will miss her for her love of family, her independence, her wit and conversation with each of us. Gayle's family would like to thank the staff at Strathmere Lodge for their dedicated and compassionate care. Family and friends will be received on Sunday, January 3 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm at East Christian Reformed Church, 476 Metcalfe Street East, Strathroy, where the funeral will be held on Monday, January 4, 2010, at 11:00 am with Pastor Andrew deGelder officiating. Interment to follow in Friends Cemetery, Coldstream. As expressions of sympathy, Memorial donations may be made to VON Middlesex. "Thy grace is sufficient."