Yvonne G. Van Tuyn

Yvonne Gertrude Van Tuyn

b. 1930-11-27 d. 2026-02-14

 Daughter of Henri Kersten and Paulina Daniels, Rotterdam, Netherlands

The longest-lived of thirteen siblings.

WWII Holland. Out of the city into the country, where you can grow food.

One brother snatched off the street. German labor camp. Five years gone.

Post WWII Europe. Party Time!

Marry Renier (b.1928 – d.2018).

Limited opportunity; move to the New World!

He works retail, she is a secretary.

Good Friends Abound.

A daughter – Noreen, and then a son – Peter.

A great mom.

Handled moves like a pro.

Tennis instructor, mentor and partner.

Epic ping pong matches!

New family! Tony (Noreen), Ilona (Peter).

Athlete.

A wicked drop shot.

Straight off the tee.

Set a goal. Focus and make regular progress.

2500, 3500, 5000 (annual miles on her bike)

Rode a Fat Chance Yo Betty. (if you know, you know).

“Faster, Faster” stoking the tandem down Polychrome Pass.

Crafty, and not above Tomfoolery.

Beloved Grandkids – Dakota, Marielle and Liszka.

Not above tomfoolery with them too.

Sixty-two years married!

Years with the kids in gardens.

She is loved and missed.