On Nov 12th, 2021, Cornelis Gerardus van Amsterdam (Cor), loving husband and father died peacefully at the Misericordia Hospital at the age of 95.
Cor was born a twin in the Netherlands in 1926. Post WWII, Cor served 3 years in the Royal Dutch Navy as a tailor. On July 11th, 1953, Cor married Wilhelmina (Willy) de Brie in Amsterdam. They immigrated to Canada in 1954, settling in Edmonton where they had 3 children. Cor established 2 successful businesses, “Amsterdam Tailors Ltd” in the 1960’s, and “Formals by Amsterdam” in the 1980’s.
Cor was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Anna; brothers, Gerard, Theo (Cor’s twin) (Paulina), Piet (Stien), and sister, Marie.
Cor is survived by his wife, Willy; his 3 children, Ronald (JoAnn), Denise and Desirée; grandchildren, Alannah and Mitchell; his sister, Antonia (Bertus) Holla; brothers-in-law, Cor Endstra and Jos de Brie Sr.; and several nieces & nephews.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday November 22, 2021, at 11:00a.m. at St Andrew’s Catholic Church, 12810 – 111 Avenue NW, Edmonton.
Barb and Ken Marquardt says
Our thoughts are with you all. Sending you our love and support. May you find comfort in the fond memories you shared over the many years he walked this earth.
Sharon Marie + Tim Mavko and family says
Dear Ronald, JoAnn, Denise, Desiree and Mrs. van Amsterdam and family,
Our caring thoughts and heartfelt prayers are with you at this time. I will always remember how proud your father was of his flowers and garden. I was honoured to have created his logo for van Amsterdam Tailors. Your Father was a one-of-a-kind person that lived a truly remarkable life.
Sending hugs, love and lots of prayers for you and your family.
Lil magrath says
Our thoughts are with you.
Will always remember Kor
Very fond memories with Kess and Maria Roetman and kids.
Gord & Yvonne, and Wilma says
Our thoughts are with you Ron & JoAnn, Desiree, Denise and Mrs. Van Amsterdam. May warm memories of your father and husband provide you comfort.
Leigh & Patti says
Ron, very sorry to hear about your dad. Hope you guys are doing ok.