Riverside County CA Archives Obituaries.....Van Gaale, Anna May 17, 2008
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Newspaper 2008
WINCHESTER Beloved Mother, Grandmother (Oma) and Great-Grandmother ANNA VAN 
GAALE Passed away on May 17th at her home in Winchester, CA. Anna was born in 
Haarlemmerliede, Holland on July 6, 1916 to Hendricus and Cornelia Van Loon, 
the 4th of 11 children. She married the love of her life, Jan, on July 11, 
1940. Together they had 5 children and in June of 1954, departed on the 
adventure of their lives by immigrating to Artesia, California to join some of 
Anna's brothers and sisters who had already made the journey. There, they had 
a very successful construction company along with their three sons. In 
addition to supporting her husband's endeavors, Anna also sewed countless 
outfits, not only for her own children, but in later years also for her 
grandchildren, in addition to knitting slippers for all generations at each 
Christmas. In 1971, the whole family made the move to Winchester, where she 
and Jan were instrumental to developing the French Valley Area. Anna could be 
seen many days working in the Dutch Mill Trading Co. Antique Store which she 
and Jan and the family ran at their property. She never tired of listening to 
Jan play the street organs or ceased to marvel at his musical abilities. She 
would sneak in a polka or waltz with him whenever possible. Anna was truly the 
heart of her family and is survived by four of her five children. Her eldest 
son, Pete, passed away in 2004, just one year after she had lost her beloved 
husband. Anna is survived by her sons, Hank (Ellie) and John, and her 
daughters, Hennie (Mike) Monteleone, and Anneke (Jesse) Mossa and her daughter-
in-law, Henny Van Gaale. She also leaves behind 18 grandchildren and 27 great-
grandchildren; in addition to her sisters, Wilma Dekker and Corrie Wesselink 
and brothers, Anthony and Peter Van Loon. We are so very thankful for all the 
prayers and support of all our family and friends whose lives she touched 
throughout the years. We would like to also give a special thank you to her 
caregivers: Ivy, Sylvia and Mary. In lieu of flowers, we ask that 
contributions be made to Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Church, Winchester, CA. 
Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for Thursday, May 22, 11:00am at St. 
Martha's Church, Murrieta. The Rosary is at 7:00pm on Wednesday, May 21st at 
Miller-Jones, Sun City, CA with visiting from 4:00pm to 7:00pm prior to the 
Rosary. Oma, we know that you are finally where your heart is and we thank God 
for all you have given us and done for us throughout your life. Slaap Lekker. 
ON-LINE CONDOLENCES www.miller-jones.com (951) 672-0777 - FD #1490

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