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Johanna “Joanne” Van Lierop

April 18, 1931 - June 21, 2022

With broken hearts we announce the passing of Joanne in her 92nd year on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late Jeff Van Lierop. Devoted and loving mother to John (Cindy) Van Lierop, Jeff (Penny) Van Lierop, and Joannie (Ric) Cramer. Predeceased by daughter Sylvia Dixon and son-in-law David Dixon. A very special and loving Oma to Nicole, Shauna, and Christopher Van Lierop; Josh, Adam, and Noah Van Lierop; and Brooke (Liam McDonagh) Cramer. Joanne is predeceased by her parents and 7 siblings. Will be sadly missed by many siblings, nieces, nephews, friends, and neighbours in Canada, the United States, and the Netherlands.

Our family would like to thank the staff of the 7th floor at UH for their care and compassion.

A memorial service will be held at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. with visitation one hour prior, reception to follow.

A livestream of the service will be available for those that are unable to attend in person. Click here to register for the livestream. 

Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Joanne are asked to consider the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario.

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Gecondoleerd met het verlies van Jo Van Ria Derks van Boxtel en Jannie Vos van Boxtel Breakkerstraat 36 5691TP Son en Breugel

~ Jannie Vos van Boxtel en Ria v Derks van Boxtel

You're in my thoughts and prayers. I loved "Ma" very much and express my sincerest and deepest sympathies to all of you, Joannie, John and Jeff, and her grandkids. 🙏❤️

~ Lori Horvath

To John, Jeff, Joanie, and families. Thinking of you all at this time. Your Mom was very kind to me when I first moved to London, and lived with you. She was a kind generous spirit who always had a great sense of humour, and deeply loved her family. Our deepest condolences

~ Joan and Jerry Fontyn

Dear John, Jeff, Joannie & all that loved Joanne. Deepest Condolences for your loss. May it give you some comfort to know your Moms spirit will always be close guiding & protecting you. Nancy Taleski

~ Nancy Taleski

To John, Jeff, Joannie, and all of Joanne's family, friends and acquaintances--our sincere sympathies for your great loss. Cherish the memories!

~ Tina Hayes and Greg Sweeney

Penny, Jeff, Josh, Adam and Noah: I am so very sorry for the loss of your mother, mother-in-law and grandmother. We are thinking of you at this time. Take good care and I hope the memorial tomorrow brings closure and you reflect on the many great memories you have and will cherish forever. Love Dana Parkes & family

~ Dana Parkes

Thinking of your entire family today and in the coming weeks and months. Oh how you will miss her! We send our love and largest hugs your way. May you be comforted by all the memories you have of her long life. Love to you all! John, Jess, Adam and Anna

~ the Zufferli family

Dear Joannie, Ric and Brooke We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family our in our prayers, Love Kate, Craig, Stef, Erika and Aliso

~ Kate and Craig Kurtz

A donation has been made to Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario. Message from the donator: John, Jeff, Joannie and family. My heartfelt condolences to you all. Love Mary Ann

~ Mary Ann Scherer

John,Jeff. Joanie, and family's. We were sorry to hear of your mum's passing. Our thought and prayers are with you all at this saddened time. Barry and Betty Jones,

~ Barry and Betty Jones

My sincere condolences to John, Cindy and family.

~ Beverley Fox

I had the pleasure of knowing and doing Mrs.Van Lierop’s hair for many years. She was always happy, and loved to chat. I will miss her.

~ Charlene Medeiros


Good bye my dear friend, thank you for your friendship of so many years, we had a good time at the coffee shop in Cherry Hill with the rest of our friends, laughing and telling stories of our younger days you in Holland me in Spain, I always remember you with a smile, my condolences to your family I know how much you love your kids, by dear friend and God bless.

~ Sandra Blake

Services for Johanna “Joanne” Van Lierop

Visitation will be held at:
Westview Funeral Chapel
709 Wonderland Road North,
London, Ontario

June 25, 2022 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Memorial Service will be held at:
Westview Funeral Chapel
709 Wonderland Road North,
London, Ontario

June 25, 2022 2:00 pm

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