Our beloved mother Wilhelmina (Helma, Willie) Ruimerman Gustafson, age 97, of Portland died peacefully on March 13, 2013 at Portland Care and Rehab Center. Wilhelmina was born July 21, 1915 in Middletown, CT, the fifth of ten children to the late Jacob and Everdina (Brinkman) Ruimerman, immigrants from the Netherlands.
She was devoted to her family and friends, living a quiet but full life. Wilhelmina was proficient with a needle, whether knitting. crocheting or sewing. She was an accomplished seamstress, making her own patterns and fashioning dresses for her two daughters. She will long be remembered for her ready smile and quiet demeanor. She was a gracious hostess and good neighbor, always ready to put the coffee pot on for any visitor. Her care and concern for others continued throughout her 5 1/2 years at Portland Care where she always reached out to other patients and staff with a handshake, a tap on the arm and even a high five.
She lost her own mother when she was 16 and had to leave high school to take her mother's place at home, caring for her newborn sister and running the busy farm household. She often told her daughters that they didn't know what work was until they had ironed shirts and peeled potatoes for six brothers. She married the late Arnold C. Gustafson in 1940 and during their 50 years of marriage she was a loving and true helpmate to him. After his death, she enjoyed many trips to Maine and Cape Cod with her two daughters. She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church and also a quilter at Zion Lutheran Church.
She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Jeannie L. and Richard Pogmore of Lebanon, CT, and Patricia M. and Vincent Genereaux of Clinton, CT; two granddaughters, Leslie R. (John) Koch of Dale WI and Meagan M. (Stan) Lively of Mentone, AL; three great-granddaughters, Brianna M. and Rachel L. Kohlbeck of Dale, WI, Amelia M. Lively of Mentone, AL and one great-grandson, Brian C. Koch of Dale, WI. She is also survived by a sister, Clara J. Lee of Cromwell and a brother, Edward R. Ruimerman of Georgia and four sisters-in-law. She leaves many nieces and nephews, including two special nieces, Linda Folger and Marie Logan. She was predeceased by two sisters, Margaret C. Charbonnier and Everdina A. Ruimerman, and five brothers, Hendrick, Jacob, Carl G., Walter J. and Harold J. Ruimerman.
Her daughters wish to thank the CNA's, nurses, and Dr. Raider and staff at Portland Care for the loving and compassionate care given to our motheer. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family, honoring Wilhelmina's wishes. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Portland Care and Rehab Recreation Fund, 333 Main Street, Portland, CT 06480. At her daughters' request, please bless an elderly neighbor, relative or nursing home resident with the gift of your time.
To send an online expression of sympathy, please visit www.portlandmemorialfh.net.
Published in the Middletown Press on March 16, 2013
She was devoted to her family and friends, living a quiet but full life. Wilhelmina was proficient with a needle, whether knitting. crocheting or sewing. She was an accomplished seamstress, making her own patterns and fashioning dresses for her two daughters. She will long be remembered for her ready smile and quiet demeanor. She was a gracious hostess and good neighbor, always ready to put the coffee pot on for any visitor. Her care and concern for others continued throughout her 5 1/2 years at Portland Care where she always reached out to other patients and staff with a handshake, a tap on the arm and even a high five.
She lost her own mother when she was 16 and had to leave high school to take her mother's place at home, caring for her newborn sister and running the busy farm household. She often told her daughters that they didn't know what work was until they had ironed shirts and peeled potatoes for six brothers. She married the late Arnold C. Gustafson in 1940 and during their 50 years of marriage she was a loving and true helpmate to him. After his death, she enjoyed many trips to Maine and Cape Cod with her two daughters. She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church and also a quilter at Zion Lutheran Church.
She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Jeannie L. and Richard Pogmore of Lebanon, CT, and Patricia M. and Vincent Genereaux of Clinton, CT; two granddaughters, Leslie R. (John) Koch of Dale WI and Meagan M. (Stan) Lively of Mentone, AL; three great-granddaughters, Brianna M. and Rachel L. Kohlbeck of Dale, WI, Amelia M. Lively of Mentone, AL and one great-grandson, Brian C. Koch of Dale, WI. She is also survived by a sister, Clara J. Lee of Cromwell and a brother, Edward R. Ruimerman of Georgia and four sisters-in-law. She leaves many nieces and nephews, including two special nieces, Linda Folger and Marie Logan. She was predeceased by two sisters, Margaret C. Charbonnier and Everdina A. Ruimerman, and five brothers, Hendrick, Jacob, Carl G., Walter J. and Harold J. Ruimerman.
Her daughters wish to thank the CNA's, nurses, and Dr. Raider and staff at Portland Care for the loving and compassionate care given to our motheer. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family, honoring Wilhelmina's wishes. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Portland Care and Rehab Recreation Fund, 333 Main Street, Portland, CT 06480. At her daughters' request, please bless an elderly neighbor, relative or nursing home resident with the gift of your time.
To send an online expression of sympathy, please visit www.portlandmemorialfh.net.
Published in the Middletown Press on March 16, 2013
Our beloved mother Wilhelmina (Helma, Willie) Ruimerman Gustafson, age 97, of Portland died peacefully on March 13, 2013 at Portland Care and Rehab Center. Wilhelmina was born July 21, 1915 in Middletown, CT, the fifth of ten children to the late Jacob and Everdina (Brinkman) Ruimerman, immigrants from the Netherlands.
She was devoted to her family and friends, living a quiet but full life. Wilhelmina was proficient with a needle, whether knitting. crocheting or sewing. She was an accomplished seamstress, making her own patterns and fashioning dresses for her two daughters. She will long be remembered for her ready smile and quiet demeanor. She was a gracious hostess and good neighbor, always ready to put the coffee pot on for any visitor. Her care and concern for others continued throughout her 5 1/2 years at Portland Care where she always reached out to other patients and staff with a handshake, a tap on the arm and even a high five.
She lost her own mother when she was 16 and had to leave high school to take her mother's place at home, caring for her newborn sister and running the busy farm household. She often told her daughters that they didn't know what work was until they had ironed shirts and peeled potatoes for six brothers. She married the late Arnold C. Gustafson in 1940 and during their 50 years of marriage she was a loving and true helpmate to him. After his death, she enjoyed many trips to Maine and Cape Cod with her two daughters. She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church and also a quilter at Zion Lutheran Church.
She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Jeannie L. and Richard Pogmore of Lebanon, CT, and Patricia M. and Vincent Genereaux of Clinton, CT; two granddaughters, Leslie R. (John) Koch of Dale WI and Meagan M. (Stan) Lively of Mentone, AL; three great-granddaughters, Brianna M. and Rachel L. Kohlbeck of Dale, WI, Amelia M. Lively of Mentone, AL and one great-grandson, Brian C. Koch of Dale, WI. She is also survived by a sister, Clara J. Lee of Cromwell and a brother, Edward R. Ruimerman of Georgia and four sisters-in-law. She leaves many nieces and nephews, including two special nieces, Linda Folger and Marie Logan. She was predeceased by two sisters, Margaret C. Charbonnier and Everdina A. Ruimerman, and five brothers, Hendrick, Jacob, Carl G., Walter J. and Harold J. Ruimerman.
Her daughters wish to thank the CNA's, nurses, and Dr. Raider and staff at Portland Care for the loving and compassionate care given to our motheer. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family, honoring Wilhelmina's wishes. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Portland Care and Rehab Recreation Fund, 333 Main Street, Portland, CT 06480. At her daughters' request, please bless an elderly neighbor, relative or nursing home resident with the gift of your time.
To send an online expression of sympathy, please visit www.portlandmemorialfh.net.
Published in the Middletown Press on March 16, 2013
She was devoted to her family and friends, living a quiet but full life. Wilhelmina was proficient with a needle, whether knitting. crocheting or sewing. She was an accomplished seamstress, making her own patterns and fashioning dresses for her two daughters. She will long be remembered for her ready smile and quiet demeanor. She was a gracious hostess and good neighbor, always ready to put the coffee pot on for any visitor. Her care and concern for others continued throughout her 5 1/2 years at Portland Care where she always reached out to other patients and staff with a handshake, a tap on the arm and even a high five.
She lost her own mother when she was 16 and had to leave high school to take her mother's place at home, caring for her newborn sister and running the busy farm household. She often told her daughters that they didn't know what work was until they had ironed shirts and peeled potatoes for six brothers. She married the late Arnold C. Gustafson in 1940 and during their 50 years of marriage she was a loving and true helpmate to him. After his death, she enjoyed many trips to Maine and Cape Cod with her two daughters. She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church and also a quilter at Zion Lutheran Church.
She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Jeannie L. and Richard Pogmore of Lebanon, CT, and Patricia M. and Vincent Genereaux of Clinton, CT; two granddaughters, Leslie R. (John) Koch of Dale WI and Meagan M. (Stan) Lively of Mentone, AL; three great-granddaughters, Brianna M. and Rachel L. Kohlbeck of Dale, WI, Amelia M. Lively of Mentone, AL and one great-grandson, Brian C. Koch of Dale, WI. She is also survived by a sister, Clara J. Lee of Cromwell and a brother, Edward R. Ruimerman of Georgia and four sisters-in-law. She leaves many nieces and nephews, including two special nieces, Linda Folger and Marie Logan. She was predeceased by two sisters, Margaret C. Charbonnier and Everdina A. Ruimerman, and five brothers, Hendrick, Jacob, Carl G., Walter J. and Harold J. Ruimerman.
Her daughters wish to thank the CNA's, nurses, and Dr. Raider and staff at Portland Care for the loving and compassionate care given to our motheer. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family, honoring Wilhelmina's wishes. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Portland Care and Rehab Recreation Fund, 333 Main Street, Portland, CT 06480. At her daughters' request, please bless an elderly neighbor, relative or nursing home resident with the gift of your time.
To send an online expression of sympathy, please visit www.portlandmemorialfh.net.
Published in the Middletown Press on March 16, 2013
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