Willemina Cornelia Van Hulten Whitaker Obituary (1942 - 2018)

"I'm fine and it will be ok, I'm in heaven now" Willemina Cornelia Van Hulten Whitaker "Minnie" born September 21, 1942 in Dordrecht, South Holland. To Peter Van Hulten and Christina Cornelia Van Eijnsbergen. Minnie and her parents left Holland on November 25, 1947 and arrived in the United States on December 2, 1947. Minnie attended various elementary schools in the Ogden area, South Junior high and graduated from Weber High in 1960. Minnie married Steven A. Whitaker on June 22, 1962 and their marriage was later solemnized in the Ogden, Utah temple on February 11, 1978. Minnie was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day saints, and attended the Roy 2nd ward. During her life Minnie held various callings in the church. Minnie worked for Weber school district and Lakeview Elementary from1992-2007. Minnie was an avid Utah Jazz fan and held season tickets for over 25 years. During this time she created many friends and became a second mom to many. And every game she would take baked good to the Jazz bear. Minnie also loved to bake, gardening and if children were around she was always down on their level. Minnie was preceded in death by her parents and many aunts and uncles. Minnie is survived by her husband of 56 years Steve. Her 5 children Lynnette Reardon, Kim Holm (Erik), Bryce Whitaker (Beth), Amanda Scheer (A.C.) and Emmy (Terry). 23 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. 1 brother William "Bill" (Wila)Van Hulten. A special thanks to Intermountain Hospice for the loving care that they provided. A very special thanks to Dr. Marian Pham, Karren N., Lisa, Ashlee and Samuel. Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 17, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. at the Roy 2nd Ward building, 5127 South 2400 West, Roy Utah. Family and Friends may pay their respects on Thursday, August 16, 2018 from 6:00-8:00 P.M., at the church and from 8:30-9:30 A.M. prior to the services. Interment will be at the Roy City Cemetery You may send the family condolences at www.myers-mortuary.com VisitationRoy 2nd Ward 5127 South 2400 West Roy, UT 84067 August 16, 2018 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceRoy 2nd Ward 5127 South 2400 West Roy, UT 84067 August 17, 2018 10:00 AM BurialRoy City Cemetery 5200 South 2300 West Roy, UT 84067 August 17, 2018 11:30 AM