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Johanna VanderGood Obituary

Johanna ``Ansje' VanderGoot, 59, died May 27, 2011 after a 30 year fight with Multiple Sclerosis.

A beloved mother, sister, Oma and friend, she was a lover of beaches, cats and family. Ansje was a courageous woman who outlived the world's expectations of her and taught us all courage, grace and gratitude.

She was predeceased by her mother and father, Ans and Rudolf VanderGoot; sister, Cory Lublink; and nephews, Ronnie and Richie Lublink. She is survived by her daughter, Rachel (Ryan) McKim; son, David Shapiro; grandchildren, Acacia, Miles, Calum and Devlin; siblings, Rieneke (Charles) Ausherman, Maja (Eddy) Eisenmann, Georg (Anne) VanderGoot, Liesje (Butch) Grob and Edla (Herk) LaTourette; father of her children, Gary Shapiro; and many loving nieces, nephews and extended family members.

The family would like to offer a special thanks to the loving caregivers at Windsong Care Center who took care of Ansje over the last ten years.

A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. SUNDAY at Bath United Church of Christ, 3980 W. Bath Rd., with Rev. Maureen A. Weber officiating. A reception will follow. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel)


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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on May 28, 2011.

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Judy Topa

May 28, 2011

Johanna was an inspiring and amazing woman. It was a pleasure to get to know her. I will forever treasure the time I got to spend with this incredible lady. My heart goes out to all of her family. Johanna will be deeply missed by all.

The Staff of Billow Funeral Homes

May 28, 2011

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