ZUIDEMA – Annette

With a very heavy heart we announce the death of our beautiful wife, mother and nanny Annette.
Passed peacefully at Korumburra Hospital on Thursday 16th of January 2025, aged 54 years.
Loved wife and dancing partner of Andrew.
Treasured mother and mother-in-law to Shane and Natasha, Stacey, Jesse and Ashley.
Adored Nanny of Ryleigh, Ella and Bailey.

Loved and Remembered Always

Funeral Notice
Leongatha Football Clubroom 54A Roughead Street, LeongathaView Map

A Memorial Service to Celebrate the Life of Mrs. Annette Zuidema will be held at the Leongatha Football Club, 54A Roughead Street, Leongatha on WEDNESDAY (January 22, 2025) commencing at 12.00 pm.

Annette's service will be live streamed. To view the service Click Here.

Tributes
  1. So sad to hear of Annette’s passing..
    Dance with the stars beautiful lady.
    Heartfelt condolences to Andrew and all the family.
    Tona and family.

    Tona O’Connor January 16, 2025
  2. Our sincere condolences to Andrew and family!

    Mick & Ann Charlton

    Ann Charlton January 16, 2025
  3. To Henk Lenni and family also Annette’s family we are so sorry to hear Annette lost her fight against a horrible disease she was a lovely lady and much to young ,remembering the fun times we had in the shop at Dumbalk .Thinking of you all at this very sad time
    Len & Carol Hoober

    Carol Hoober January 16, 2025
  4. A beautiful lady has passed away and the loss will be great. A lot of strenght to Andrew and all the family. Our thoughts are with you.
    Love, Sjoerd&Erna Reitsma

    Sjoerd&Erna Reitsma January 16, 2025
  5. Our Deepest sympathies to Andrew and Family on the passing of Annette. Thinking of you all at this very sad time. A lovely Lady. Will miss our chats x

    Pat and Hilary Wallace

    Hilary Wallace January 16, 2025
  6. I send my heartfelt condolences to you all. May the night stars twinkle a little brighter as you shine down on all your loved ones in this deeply sad time of emptiness and sorrow. Netty – Dance amongst the breeze and the clouds as you’re are free as the wind, may you protect all that walk this earth and leave a lasting legacy and forever treasured memories of all that knew and all who adored you so dearly.
    Your bravery and courage is commendable and only the greatest gift was having known such a vibrant fun loving and go get em’ Women, your infectious laughter only filled the room with joy, you adored your adult children, danced hand in hand to the end with Andrew and your grandchildren where your most adored little best friends.
    You will be missed, especially seeing you riding your bike back home after milking.
    Rest Peacefully, I will always support and love your family.
    So proud of them all.
    Lots of love ❤️

    Holly Brenton Savage January 16, 2025
  7. Andre en de kinderen, gecondoleerd met het overlijden van Annette. Wat een verdrietig nieuws., Heel veel sterkte gewenst.

    Groetjes,
    Marjan Schonewille
    Zuidwolde

    Marjan January 17, 2025
  8. So very sad ..Annette was a beautiful soul who will be so missed by all who knew her…our deepest sympathies to Andrew and family..love from Max and Andrea Bowland..xxxx

    Andrea Bowland January 17, 2025
  9. Our deepest heartfelt sympathies to Andrew and family. A wonderful beautiful lady who always had a smile and will be sadly missed.
    Chris & Ian

    Christina Dubignon January 17, 2025
  10. Hi Andrew and family, Trudy and I pass on our sincere condolences to you all at the passing of Annette. We are thankful that she was such a great support to you all as a wife, mother and grandmother. and a blessing to many her knew her as a friend for the last 54 years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and the extended family as you grieve her loss.

    John & Trudy Zuidema January 17, 2025
  11. So sorry to hear of Annette’s passing, thinking of you all at this difficult time .

    Dale Allen

    Dale Allen January 17, 2025
  12. Our Sincere condolences to Andrew and the entire Zuidema family. Such a beautiful person taken too soon .
    Rest peacefully now Annette.
    Janet and David Thompson

    Janet and David Thompson January 17, 2025
  13. My heartfelt condolences to all of the Piening and Zuidema families. A friendly and gorgeous girl, from the school bus to the dance floor. Tanya Thorson (Heppell).

    Tanya Thorson January 17, 2025
  14. I had so much fun growing up with Annette and getting in trouble together. We laughed and giggled all night about the silly stuff we did. Al Wayne Tania & Christine I’m truly so sad your sister is gone . My heart knows the pain that is yours now ❤️‍🩹 sending love to you all and your families .

    Kathy Clark January 17, 2025
  15. Dear Annette. You have been taken far too soon. You lit up a room with your smile, and you were always so welcoming. Dance venues will miss seeing you and your soul mate, Andrew, rocking through your moves. Our deepest sympathy to Andrew and your beautiful family. May your special memories help them at this very sad time. You will not be forgotten ❤️ ♥️ Lyn and Daryl xx

    Lyn Rawson January 17, 2025
  16. To Andrew and family. Thoughts and prayers to you all at this difficult time in your lives. Annette was a beautiful person. Smile and dance with the angels in heaven Annette.
    All our love Paul and Sheryl Spencer.

    Sheryl Spencer January 17, 2025
  17. We are so sorry to hear of Annette’s passing, such a gorgeous soul, we’ve been blessed to call our friend, she will be sorely missed.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with Andrew and family.
    Dance on in heaven Annette

    Michelle and Michael Dwyer January 17, 2025
  18. Ross and I are devastated – someone so young, taken far too soon.
    Our heartfelt thoughts are with Andrew and the family.
    Gone but never forgotten- such a beautiful soul, sorely missed
    Lorry and Ross MacPherson

    Lorry MacPherson January 17, 2025
  19. My thoughts to all Annette’s family. Very sad to hear
    Sandra fleming

    Sandra fleming January 17, 2025
  20. To Andrew and all your family and friends.Annetre touched so many people in our dance world and a shining light in any room. Love to you all from Pam and Norm Hellings, Adelaide

    Pam and Norm Hellings January 17, 2025
  21. Annette you were such a beautiful soul- so many children were so lucky to have such a smiley gorgeous role model abd helper going through kinder- to this day my daughter still (she’s now 23) talks about Annette at kinder… this amazing lady will be so dearly missed and she has touched so many different people in so many ways. Big hugs go out to her special family- so sorry to hear this news… xxxx Robyn colwill

    Robyn Colwill January 17, 2025
  22. Dear Andrew & family we are all saddened to hear your beautiful Annette has lost her brave battle 😔 we have missed her bubbly personality walking through the door, you danced as one & so entertaining to watch. RIP gorgeous Dancing Queen. Meeniyan Dancers

    Coral Johnston January 17, 2025
  23. So sad to learn of Annette’s passing. We have so many memories of Andrew and Annette lighting up the dance floors of Gippsland with their love of dancing and each other.
    Fly high, beautiful lady.

    Tracey and Colin Matthies January 17, 2025
  24. Sincere condolences to Andrew and family.

    Di Farrell January 17, 2025
  25. Andrew and family, even though I may not have known you and Annette very long in the dance circle, the times I have, watching you an Annette together with so much life, enjoyment and the love for each other, will always remind me never let a day go by, my heartfelt condolences, Annette you were a special sole, and will be forever missed.💗

    Karen Ester January 18, 2025
  26. Our hearts go out to Andrew and all Annette’s family thinking of you all at this difficult time May God give you all strength during the coming days, sending our love to you all.

    John Jo, Craig Nancy Bec Ben and Families

    Johanna and John Oosterhof January 18, 2025
  27. Out deepest sympathy to Andrew and family. Annette as a dear friend you were the kindest, loveliest, most selfless person you could ever meet. You would light up the room with your beautiful smile. May you rest peacefully. Loving you forever. Forever in our hearts.
    Pam and Rod

    Pam and Rod Bethune January 19, 2025
  28. To dear Andrew and family. We haven’t known Annette for very long but she sure made an impact with her beautiful smile, welcoming nature and fun personality. May God bless you all. Xx

    Michelle & Gary Foster January 19, 2025
  29. Dear Andrew and all the family,
    We wish to offer our condolences for the huge loss of such a beautiful human, inside and out.
    We are positive that she will be loving and protecting you all
    from above.
    Sincerely
    Andrew, Sue and Audrey Lamers

    Sue Lamers January 20, 2025
  30. Deepest condolences to family and friends of Annette – her light will forever shine bright like a diamond

    Sharon Shea and Norm Hollier January 21, 2025
  31. Dear Andrew and family,

    We were deeply saddened to hear of Annette’s passing. She was such a wonderful lady and a cornerstone of the Leongatha Community PreSchools. Annette touched the lives of so many children, bringing them joy, knowledge, and a caring spirit. Her kindness, compassion, and dedication to the families she worked with will be forever cherished. She leaves behind a lasting legacy in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing her.

    With deepest sympathy,
    From everyone at Leongatha Community PreSchools

    Leongatha Community PreSchools January 21, 2025
  32. Dear Andrew & family, and the Piening family.
    Absolutely devastated our hearts go out to you all. We had so many fun times with Andrew & Annette over the years, Annette’s beautiful smile and loving and caring nature, she will be deeply missed by us. Love Peter and Rachel Norton ❤️

    Rachel Norton January 21, 2025
  33. Lovely lady. you will be surely missed. Words are unable to describe your loss of a beautiful lady.My very best sympathies to Andrew and all the family

    Bev and Russell January 22, 2025
  34. Deepest Condolences to you Andrew & your family. Annette was a beautiful lady with a beautiful smile and bubbly personality heaven has gained a beautiful soul sorry we couldn’t make the service but our thoughts & prayers are with you all

    Helen & keith andrews January 22, 2025
  35. To Andrew and family what words can one say what a beautiful lady. You were both my favorite dancers to watch, my heart goes out to you Andrew. May she dance forever with the stars.

    Teresa Jenner January 22, 2025
  36. Our sincere thoughts are with Andrew & family at this sad time.
    Annette a lovely charistmatic lady,
    your infectious smile will shine on forever.
    Paula & Shane

    Paula Sutton January 22, 2025
  37. To Andrew and family my condolences to you.
    I was married in 1972 and had the cutest flower girl.
    Nelly Vink.
    Sorry can’t be there today. Covid struck me

    Nelly vink January 22, 2025
  38. Watching A&A dance was a wonderous thing. They were in sync & glided over the dance floor. Now Neon Moon will forever be Annette’s song … beautiful. The service was a cherished tribute honouring a lovely Lady.

    Christabel Peters January 22, 2025