Jeltje “Julie” Knip Visscher
July 22, 1930 - October 30, 2024
Jeltje “Julie” Knip Visscher (nee Brouwer) of Exeter, ON, was called home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Born on July 22, 1930, in Nieuwe Pekela, The Netherlands, Jeltje immigrated to Canada in November 1952.
Predeceased by her husband of 36 years, W. Victor Knip (1953-1989) and later husband of 12 years, Pieter Visscher (2003-2015). Cherished mother of Anne & Mike Flikkema, Fred & Dita Knip, Bert & Elaine Knip, Harry & Marg Knip, Ruth & Earl McNab, John & Kathie Knip, Julia & Tom Dickins, Teresa & Mike Buckman, Mary & John Van Es, and Bert & Wilma Visscher. She is also survived by 35 grandchildren, 79 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was much loved and will be greatly missed by all.
Jeltje is also predeceased by her grandson Evan Dickins, parents Berend and Annechien (Pikkert) Brouwer, and siblings Fenny and Berend Boersma, Henny and Jelle DeJonge, Jan and Truus Brouwer, Jelle and Corrie Brouwer, and Geertje and Harm Haaijer.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 456 Main Street South, Exeter, on Tuesday, November 5th from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 PM. The funeral service will take place at the Exeter Christian Reformed Church, 330 Huron Street West, Exeter, on Wednesday, November 6th at 11 AM, followed by interment at Exeter Cemetery.
In memory of Jeltje, donations to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind or the Exeter Christian Reformed Church would be appreciated.
