Johanna W. Mulder, age 89, passed away Friday, January 28, 2011 at Joshua House in Sedro-Woolley, Washington. She was born December 15, 1921 in Harlem, Holland, The Netherlands to Johannes and Anna Maria (Van El) Teljeur.
Johanna was married to Jan Mulder on May 10, 1950 in the Netherlands and they immigrated to California later settling in Sedro-Woolley in 1955. She and Jan owned and operated a dairy farm on the Hoehn Rd east of Sedro-Woolley for many years.
Johanna enjoyed cooking, gardening, sewing, knitting, crocheting, and she was a member of the First Christian Reformed Church of Mount Vernon and the Christian Women’s Club. For the past five years, she resided at Heather Village in Mount Vernon and was active in their activities as well as enjoying Hesslegrave Bus Tours. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jan in 1973, and her brother John Teljeur.
Johanna is survived by her daughter, Anna Marie Eelkema and her husband Jim of Oak Harbor and her two sons, Jan Mulder Jr. and his wife Cheri and Bill Mulder and his wife Dorothy all of Sedro-Woolley. 5 grandchildren, Corey, Kristy, Jennifer, Rebecca, Amanda and 11 great grandchildren. Her sister, Ali Holsapple of Holland.
Private Family Graveside Services will be held at Hawthorne Memorial Park in Mount Vernon. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, February 3, 2011at 1:00 PM at the First Christian Reformed Church in Mount Vernon with Pastor John Knoester officiating. Memorials are suggested to the First Christian Reformed Church 701 W. Blackburn Mount Vernon, WA 98273. Visitation is available Tuesday and Wednesday from 9AM to 5PM at Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.
Jan & Bill & Families
Our condolences to your families on the loss of your wonderful and caring mother. She was such a gem. Though we won’t be able to be with you during the services our thoughts and prayers will certainly be there.
With Sympathy and Caring
The Mitchell Family
Our thoughts are with you during this time of loss. Cheerish the memories that you have as they will last forever.
With all our love,
The Gilberts,
From Oregon
ANNA MARIE and FAMILY,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I remember meeting her when I visited at your house. I know it is a great loss as I lost my mother in November after we graduated from high school in May. Just wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Sincerely, Fanny Queen Gosselin,
Cullowhee, North Carolina