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 NoticeA 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.
So sad to hear of Annette’s passing..
January 16, 2025
Dance with the stars beautiful lady.
Heartfelt condolences to Andrew and all the family.
Tona and family.Our sincere condolences to Andrew and family!
Mick & Ann Charlton
January 16, 2025To 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
January 16, 2025
Len & Carol HooberA 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.
January 16, 2025
Love, Sjoerd&Erna ReitsmaOur 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
January 16, 2025I 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.
January 16, 2025
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 ❤️Andre en de kinderen, gecondoleerd met het overlijden van Annette. Wat een verdrietig nieuws., Heel veel sterkte gewenst.
Groetjes,
January 17, 2025
Marjan Schonewille
ZuidwoldeSo 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
January 17, 2025Our deepest heartfelt sympathies to Andrew and family. A wonderful beautiful lady who always had a smile and will be sadly missed.
January 17, 2025
Chris & IanHi 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.
January 17, 2025So sorry to hear of Annette’s passing, thinking of you all at this difficult time .
Dale Allen
January 17, 2025Our Sincere condolences to Andrew and the entire Zuidema family. Such a beautiful person taken too soon .
January 17, 2025
Rest peacefully now Annette.
Janet and David ThompsonMy 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).
January 17, 2025I 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 .
January 17, 2025Dear 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
January 17, 2025To 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.
January 17, 2025
All our love Paul and Sheryl Spencer.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.
January 17, 2025
Our thoughts and prayers are with Andrew and family.
Dance on in heaven AnnetteRoss and I are devastated – someone so young, taken far too soon.
January 17, 2025
Our heartfelt thoughts are with Andrew and the family.
Gone but never forgotten- such a beautiful soul, sorely missed
Lorry and Ross MacPhersonMy thoughts to all Annette’s family. Very sad to hear
January 17, 2025
Sandra flemingTo 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
January 17, 2025Annette 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
January 17, 2025Dear 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
January 17, 2025So 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.
January 17, 2025
Fly high, beautiful lady.Sincere condolences to Andrew and family.
January 17, 2025Andrew 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.💗
January 18, 2025Our 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
January 18, 2025Out 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.
January 19, 2025
Pam and RodTo 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
January 19, 2025Dear Andrew and all the family,
January 20, 2025
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 LamersDeepest condolences to family and friends of Annette – her light will forever shine bright like a diamond
January 21, 2025Dear 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,
January 21, 2025
From everyone at Leongatha Community PreSchoolsDear Andrew & family, and the Piening family.
January 21, 2025
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 ❤️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
January 22, 2025Deepest 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
January 22, 2025To 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.
January 22, 2025Our sincere thoughts are with Andrew & family at this sad time.
January 22, 2025
Annette a lovely charistmatic lady,
your infectious smile will shine on forever.
Paula & ShaneTo Andrew and family my condolences to you.
January 22, 2025
I was married in 1972 and had the cutest flower girl.
Nelly Vink.
Sorry can’t be there today. Covid struck meWatching 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.
January 22, 2025