Josephina M. (Clarijs) Van Der Hoeven 9/25/47-3/31/16
Josephina “Josie” Maria Van Der Hoeven passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord on March 31, 2016 in Dallas, OR from metastatic breast cancer. She was 67.
Josephina was born in Rotterdam, Holland on September 25, 1947 to her parents, Cornelius and Geertruda Clarijs. She grew up in a very loving family. She married Jan Van Der Hoeven in 1968. The Van Der Hoevens immigrated to the US in 1980 to begin a new life with their family in Fillmore, California. Upon retirement in 2004, they moved to Salem, Oregon. Josephina had several different careers in her lifetime; secretary, certified nursing assistant, custodian; but of all she accomplished being a wonderful mother and loving oma to her grandchildren is what she will be remembered for most.
Josephina is survived by her husband, Jan, and her three children Sheila Myers(Garry), Vincent Van Der Hoeven(Yamilette), Christian Van Der Hoeven; her siblings, Frans Clarijs(Marjo), Ellie Boes(Paul), Truus Clarijs; grandchildren Brittany, Ashley, Matthew, Mark and Aliya and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Christian Clarijs.
Josephina requested to be cremated. Her ashes will be scattered at a future date during a family vacation. The family would especially like to thank the nursing staff at Dallas Retirement Village Health Center and Willamette Valley Hospice for their constant, attentive care. In lieu of flowers, please consider sending a donation to Willamette Valley Hospice.