Thea Ans Veenstra-van Glabbeek

Born: 2 October 1942 Curacao, The Netherlands Antilles

Death: Age 77, 9 April 2020 Rancho Bernardo, CA

Thea was born in the Dutch colony of Curacao in the Caribbean .  After growing up in Curacao, the Veenstra Family returned to The Netherlands in 1958, when she was 16 years old. She met her husband a year later.

They raised their four children while relocating almost annually --including six countries and many more cities.  Each child has earned a Master's degree, is a strong contributing member of their community, and is parenting her 12 grandchildren.  Eight of her grandchildren and two of her children were by her side in her home when she went to Heaven on the afternoon of April 9, 2020.

Thea was selfless and had a passion for helping others.  For example, while in India (1998-2002) she taught English to underprivileged children. Because of her selflessness, they learned to speak English (with a Dutch accent) and to sew. She changed their lives dramatically.  Thea had a strong Faith in Christ and was a prayer warrior for everyone.

Parents: Douwe and Ettie Veenstra

Survived by:

Sibling: Ineke Veenstra-de Wijn

Husband: Gerrit Jan Frederik van Glabbeek