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Zada Marie Nooteboom
01/11/1952 — 01/06/2006
From Richland, WA, US | Born in Hindman, Kentucky
Zada Marie Nooteboom
Zada Marie Owens Nooteboom, 53, formerly of Louisville, Kentucky, died Friday, January 6, 2006, in Kennewick, Washington after a long battle with Ovarian Cancer. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Jennifer, and her father, Ozark Owens. Zada would have been 54 on January 11, 2006. She is survived by her husband of 36-1/2 years, Pieter Nooteboom; a daughter, Cassandra Lynn Leiby of Iowa; and a son, Timothy Angie Nooteboom of Iowa/Texas. She is also survived by her mother, Grethel Tootsie Owens; a brother, Solomon Owens; a sister, Ima Holland; as well as four grandchildren, Sarah, Ryan and Matthew Leiby and Maleah Nooteboom.
Throughout Zada's short life, she has traveled extensively, visiting numerous countries in the world and all of the United States. She was also a Wal-Mart employee for 10+ years in both Jackson, TN and Kennewick, WA. Zada had a love for her Washington home and would take comfort during her illness sitting on the banks of the Columbia River. She was an avid reader, world traveler and friend to all who knew her.
It was the wish of Zada to be cremated and returned to the home-place in Eastern Kentucky. A burial service will be held in Hindman, Kentucky the weekend of the 4th of July holiday. Expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, may be made in Zadas name to ''Hospice at the Chaplaincy'', 2108 West Entiat Avenue, Kennewick, WA 99336.
Dear Zada,
It’s been 18 years since you died, but it sometimes feels like yesterday. I still miss you so much. You gave me so much life, we had so many adventures together. At the top of Pikes Peak, you refused to get out of the car because your hands were frozen to the steering wheel after you drove to the top. I thought you really wouldn’t get out, but you did, of course you did. I remember you questioning how we ever became friends, we had nothing in common. True, we didn’t have anything in common, and yet we shared a spirit like yin and yang. I loved you so much, I admired you, and cherished you as my dearest best friend. Thank you for filling my life with so many fun times, adventures and love. Even after all these years, even right now, my tears are missing you. You continue in life within my heart.
zada was and is a dear friend that i will miss greatly. although zada moved far way we kept intouch via the internet which let me know she was a friend some people move and you loose touch and they said they were your friend but this was one friend that never lost a friend because she was warm and open, and i will miss her but i never forget her, some people pass thru your life and leave no impression but zada leaves her foot steps where ever she goes as i know she is making a big impression in her resting place now.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May Zada rest in peace and your days be blessed by the time you had with her.
My heart goes out to Zada’s family: her mother, Tootsie, brother, Solomon and sister Ima Lee. I’m sorry I could not attend the service but I had and accident with my hip and could not travel. I remember talking with all three kids when we were little across the back fence of our yards. I wish God’s Grace upon all of your lives, husband, children and grandchildren….Cheri
May her soul rest in peace.
Lieve Peter en Familie!
We wensen jullie alle sterkte en alle kracht toe die jullie nodig hebben!
In gedachten zijn we bij jullie en leven met jullie mee in deze moeilijke periode!!!!
Heel veel sterkte toegewenst!
Ellen, Mark, Daantje
Ook sterkte toegewenst namens mij vader: J. van Lien
Lieve Peter en familie,
In gedachten bij jullie.
you all are in my thoughts & prayers. zada was a great lady. god bless you.
Ook al hebben wij Zada niet gekend, toch wil ik Pete en de gehele familie sterkte wensen in deze tijd van droefheid.
Onze gedachten zijn bij jullie.
Liefs Noisy en Ingrid
Our deepest sympathy
Although I did not know Zada personally, I do remember Peter and his family from many years ago, and I send my sincere sympathies. May God comfort the whole family in your time of loss.
Please accept my sincere sympathy for your great loss.
Please accept this expression of my sincere condolences to Zada’s family and friends. While I only had the opportunity to meet her once, I feel I knew her through her dear friend Karole.
My thoughts are with you. You know I am real close to you on this subject
Teresa
Mom,
You were not only my mother, but a true friend. You and I had a great relationship. We spoke a couple times a week by phone, shared many stories and laughs and I felt that I could tell you anything.
You are more brave than I could ever be. The way you lived your life will be an inpiration to many. You always did everything without thinking of yourself. You were so smart and creative, but you worked at jobs that you didn’t like because the insurance was good and it took care of your family. You sacrificed your personal happiness for us for years and I just want to thank you for that. Even up until the cancer took you away, you were selfless. You wanted to be cremated so Dad would not be affected too much with the financial burden of transporting your body to Kentucky.
I love you more than you know. Thank you for giving me life! I love you!
Your son, Tim
Zada, How you will be missed by all! As I told you often, you were my HERO. Your courage and grace to the very end was undaunted. I plan on seeing your face again, dear.
Love,
Dianna Rogers, Cousin
May Peace be with you Zada
That’s our wish.
Antonio Perez &
Maria Carpio
Through the gates of Heaven may Angels lead you!
Our deepest condolences!
Our prayers will be with you & your family.
Dear Pete,
I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
Michelle Wise
Zada was the sunshine on a dark and cloudy day;
Her gentle heart and laughter will be missed along the way;
Her smile was warm and always bright;
Like a star that glistens through the night;
Zada was an angel, and is someones tonight;
May God hold you close in His loving care;
Each of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
All my love, Kim
My sincerest sympathy to all of you. Even though I didn’t know Zada well just the short visit at the time of our class reunion I feel that I have lost a friend. Hold tight to the wonderful memories you have of your Wife, Mother, and Grandmother as they will help you through this time of sorrow and forever. My God bless and keep each of you in his loving hands.
Every year I always looked forward to Zada’s family newsletter at Christmas time. Meeting her here in Florida, along with the children, was fun. I always marveled at the fact that her name, Zada, so perfectly complemented Nooteboom. I even wondered when they were first married if she were also from Europe. Every letter, every visit was always so upbeat, even the last one in September at Pete’s class reunion when she knew it would be her last. She was a fighter to the end.
Having literally known Pete from the day he arrived in his new American home, my sympathies are with him. Such a long marriage deserves celebration, and I am so sorry it ends with Zada’s death. My condolences to the children, and especially to the grandchildren who have been deprived of such a wonderful grandmother. May God sustain you all and bring you healing peace.
Fran Durrenberger
PETE,
REMEMBER ALL THE WONDERFULL MEMORIES THAT YOU AND ZADA HAD SHARED. YOU, CASEY & TIM OUR IN OUR THOUGHTS AND
RAYERS. WITH LOVE COUSIN MARY AND AUNT BEA.
Dear Peter and family,
Our deepest condolances with the death of Zada. We will think of you in our prayers and wish you all the strengths you need to get over this lost. We hope you forgive if our English is not right, but it is difficult to say what you like to say in a strange language.
With love from, Sjoerd and Nineke Hoekstra-Verkaik, daughter and son in law of uncle Rinus and aunt Riet from Holland.
Pete, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts will be with you.
Al
Dear Peter,
After such a long fight against this terrible disaese, there is peace for Zada now. No more pain!
For you, the kids and Zada’s relatives there must be relieve too. But then you don’t want to loose your wife, mother, soulmate and so on.
It’s a pity we live that far from eachother special in cases like this, when you need your relatives and friends the most.
We remember Zada, as she was during your last visit in Holland. That was a great time.
Our thoughts are with you all.
Love, Peter,Janette, Karlijn & Leander
I had the pleasure of meeting Zada only once, but it was truly a pleasure. It was no suprise, though, how wonderful a presence she was because Pete spoke of her everyday and always had a smile on his face while doing so which spoke volumes to me exactly how much Zada meant to Pete. I’m truly sorry for your loss, and I hope that fond memories of Zada will help you get through the coming days. God Bless You All.
Beste Peter, Casie en Tim,
In deze omstandigheden is het moeilijk om woorden van troost te vinden.
Ik ontmoette je vrouw en jullie moeder in ieder geval 2 keer
De eerste keer was in 1998 of 1999 toen Peter en Zada een reis maakten door Europa. Daarbij kwamen ze ook naar Noord-Nederland. We wandelden samen door het stadje Sloten en Zada lachtte en genoot ervan dat Peter in de schandpaal stond. Dat moment zegt veel over Zada: goed gehumeurd, goedlachs en positief. Later op die dag ontdekten we dat Zada ook erg serieus kon zijn over bepaalde dingen in het leven. Ze vertelde met trots over haar gezin en haar baan.
In het jaar 2000 bracht ik een bezoek aan de USA. Ik bracht 1 dag door in jullie familie in Chattanooga. Zada bleek daar een goed moeder en grootmoeder. Ze zorgde voor haar gezin, kleinkinderen, haar moeder en zus en de toen verloofde van Tim. Ik zie haar nog zitten bij de in het water spelende kleinkinderen.
Ik kan me voorstellen dat jullie met weemoed maar ook met trots terugdenken aan soortgelijke ervaringen.
Veel sterkte toegewenst,
Wim en Joke Verkaik
Jesus wants to save us and give us eternal life with Him! He is the forgiver of our sins and hewants us to come to Him in real, emotional prayer time and tell Him we want to get to know Him! He wants to be our friend and tell Him all about how our day was. He wants us to talk to Him like we do our best friend. He is my compassionate healer, forgiver of my sins, the giver of tender mercies and loving kindnesses and He gives me all the desires of my heart. JESUS IS KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS AND HE LIVES AND REIGNS FOREVER AND EVER! HALELUIAH TO OUR KING!!
Pete,
We want to send our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this most difficult time. We will always remember our wonderful times together with you and Zada. May our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, comfort and keep you and your family in the days to follow. We will continue to keep you and your family in our prayers.
I HAVE WATCH A LITTLE GIRL GROW UP TO BE A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN, SHE ALWAYS CARE ABOUT HER PEOPLE AND COME TO SEE THEM WHEN SHE WAS IN KENTUCKY.. SHE LOVE TO COME TO THE MOUNTAINS OF KENTUCKY DURING THE SUMMMER.. I ALWAYS LOOKING FORWARD SEEING THE NOOTEBOOM FAMILY.. THERE WILL ALWAYS BE MEMORIES WITH ME.. EACH DAY GO BY.. I WILL TRYED TO LOOKED OUT FOR THE FAMILY FOR YOU… MY GOD TAKE CARE OF YOU NOW AND THERE WILL NOT BE NO MORE PAIN FOR YOU.. I ALWAYS LOVE YOU AS ONE OF MY CHILDREN.. ONE DAY I WILL SEE YOU AGAIN WITH THE ANGELS IN HEAVEN.. LOVE YOU SO MUCH.. LOVE AUNT DALLIE
Pete, our love goes out to you during this trying time. God will walk with you and if necessary will carry you thru this. As our heart is aching, we can only imagine how you are doing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything we can do, please let us know. As always, we love you. Millie and Solomon
Zada was my aunt, my mom’s older sister. When I was a kid, she took in my brother and I for a short time. I have never forgotten that. Her and Pete were already raising a family, and they took in my brother and I without hesitation, that should tell you something about her. On my way out to Seattle, after driving all the way across the country, she put me up for a few days and even gave me everything I needed to set up my apartment, no questions asked. Her kindness and generosity will be missed.
Neil
WHEN WE THINK OF ZADA WE’RE NOT GOING TO THINK OF THE PASS BUT WILL THINK OF THE FUTURE WHEN? THIS IS A POEM? WHEN SONGS OF CHILDREN FILL THE AIR WHEN JOY AND PEACE ARE EVERYWHERE THEN, TOO YOU’LL SEE THE DEAD ARISE IF YOU KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE PRIZE.. WHEN TEARS BELONG TO YESTERDAY, WJEM FEARS AMD PAIN HAVE PASSED AWAY, YOU’LL SEE HOW GOD THESE THINGS SUPPLIES.. IF YOU KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE PRIZE.. LOVE TO ALL, AUNT DALLIE AND COUSIN GRETHEL
Dear Peter, Casie, Lynn, Tim, Angie, Zada’s mother, grandchildren and other family,
We wish you lots of courage after Zada’s death and we want to let you know that we think of you a lot.
We remember Zada as a nice and caring person, and we cherish the memories we have of her, smiling and playing with our children when she visited us in Holland.
It’s so hard to realise that we won’t see Zada again in this life, but it comfort us to know that her struggle is over and she’s free and in peace now.
Love,
Jos, Mariette, Esther, Tessa and Koen Lubbers.
What a beautiful spirit. Thank you for sharing her with us. We at The Chaplaincy are holding you close during this time.
Always,
Bette
Peter and family, My condolences to you and the whole family.
This is a nice picture off Zada. So I will remember here,in here good days.
Like the time Peter and Zada where in Holland.
Kees,Marcel and Anita,wish you all the very best with the process of the los of Zada.In these difficult times.
Kees,Marcel and Anita Konings
Pete and Family,
I am greiving for the same reason as you. We all miss her.
I have been so blessed to have been in the same sphere as Zada and her family. I love all of you as I did her. I will always cherish the times I have had with my friend and there will never be another like her in my lifetime.I do miss her so and it has been very hard to get to the point of signing her memorial because this is final. So I want you to know my memories of her will live forever and never fade as long as I live. We have always been very close and very much like sisters.
TO ZADA
I miss you dear friend
no matter where we are
you will forever and always be my favorite *STAR*
GOODBYE MY FRIEND GOODBYE
God Bless you all
I love you
Sheila Spain
Zada was my sister, my only sister. She endured this tragic ordeal with more courage than anyone I’ve ever known. I was fortunate to spend her last full night here on earth with her – what a glorious gift, thank you Sissy. My love for you will never end.
Zada we miss and love you.We’re glad you’re not in pain anymore.We know you’re with God,and probably telling Him a great story about the grandkids!You’ll always be in our hearts and minds.We’ll be together again someday -who knows when.We will be here for you Pete. Thankyou for sharing your friendship with us.Love Jeff&Linda.
WE WILL MISSED HER AND OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH HER…
IT IS WITH MUCH SORROW I EXPRESS MY FEELINGS OF MY DEAR COUSIN ZADA. SHE LOVED HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND COULD WIN YOUR HEART IN SOMEWAY. HER BEAUTIFUL SMILE AND PERSONALITY CAUGHT THE EYE OF SO MANY PEOPLE. SHE AND I DIDN’T SPEND ALOT OF TIME TOGETHER THROUGH OUT OF LIFE BUT WE ALWAYS KEPT IN TOUGH. THE MOMENTS WE DID HAVE TOGETHER ARE VERY MEMORABLE. I ALWAYS LOOKED FORWARD TO HER BEAUTIFYL CHRISTMAS MESSAGE. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HER WITH LOVE, RESPECT AND JOY. LOVE ALWAYS, COUSIN ILENE
Being new neighbors of Pete and Zada, we only got to know Zada for a very short time. It was hard seeing a strong lively person with a great sense of humor be in so much pain. We are very glad that she is at peace now, we only wish that we could have known her longer. Our love goes out to Pete and family. We will always be there for you Pete if you need anything.
Love,
Mark and Gorana Barger
Zada, my dearest friend, you will never be forgotten. You are forever, a treasure in my heart, a keystone in my life and a blessing from God to me. You enriched my life with your love, your family and your spirit for life.
I will miss you but I know the time will come when I will see your beautiful face again. Always, Karole
Having never met Zada, I do remember how you missed her so in teh late 70’s when you worked in Houston. I could tell that you shared a strong love for one another. I think of you often Pete, and I am sorry for your loss.
Your friend,
Don
Zada,
I miss you, although we didn’t see each other much you were always in my heart and on my mind. You were always my Best Friend, but of course anyone who was lucky enough to have you as a friend You were their best friend. The last time I saw you you left me with something so special that I will never forget it. You had such a postive attitude and strength even when you told me that you knew that you didn’t have alot of time left. You are truly Special. Pete you are in my heart and in my prayers.
Pete, Casie, Lynn, Tim, Angie and family –
Please know my heart aches for your loss today, tomorrow and in the future. Zada was one of a kind and irreplaceable. She was purely amazing and someone I admired. Now and in the future, you must rely on memories, favorite stories and life experiences that were made with her. She taught me so much and opened my life to extraordinary journeys. Her zest for life, laughter, lovely smile and love for family will be carried by each of us for years to come. Take comfort in knowing her pain has faded and shes at rest. She called the shots in her lifes trek. I pray you all
find peace in the coming days.
To Zada:
Lady, Ill see you again. We still have an Australian trip to take. You are my friend and confidant and I miss you terribly. I love you still. Crystal
It has been a privilege being Piet’s pastor for the past 5 years or so and walking with him through the many surgeries and difficult times as Zada struggled with the cancer. It was also a joy to spend time with her and her quick wit and contagious smile. May God bless the family as they move forward into the future without Zada!
Pete-Our prayer and thoughts are with you and your family.Hate to see God take away my most fierce competitor in Scrabble and Monpoly game at such an early age & with out giving me a last chance.Such is life I suppose.
For ever
Pinak/Hasi/Rimi/Neil/Eric/Jeremy/Alex/Isabella
my thoughts and prayers are with you all.may God take very special care of you all.i am a wcg member in wilson,nc
Our deepest sympathies for the family.
The Bethel, ME WCG
We only knew Zada for a short time but, I knew she had to be a wonderful person simply because she was married to such a nice guy, Pete. I am certain she was much loved before departing this world. She will be so welcomed in Heaven.
The Broken Chain
We never knew that morning that God was going to call you. We loved you dearly and in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone
.part of us went with you. The day God called you home, you left us with wonderful memories and your love is still our guide. Although we can not see you, there you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one the chain will link again.
I love you Zada,
Mom
If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I would walk right up to Heaven and bring you back again. If love could have saved you, then you would have lived forever.
No farewell words were spoken no time to say good bye. You were gone before we knew it and only God knows why.
I talk to Pete often and he seems alright, but I know that his heart is broken. There is not a day that goes by without you on our minds. My heart aches for Pete, Casie and Tim, but one day it all will be over and we will be with you again.
Zada I loved you dearly and miss you so much.
Mom
My dear family of Zada, today i got the news from Pete that his wife Zada died….how tragic… I really feel for you guys, I don’t know you in person, but I got to know Tina Pete’s mum through penpalling and this is how I got to know Pete and Zada a little bit too. And cancer is a terrible disease because I know also a lot of people in my family suffering from it or died also this year from it. I hope you guys are doing a little better, I know you will never forget your loving mother, keep all the good moments in your thoughts!!!! All my warmest greetings….also from the rest of my family for you and your whole family Pete!!! Take care…Monique and Frank, Timothy, Maickel and Lukas.
Pete
I just wanted you to know that I have thought of you and Zada numerous times since seeing you at our high school reunion in September. I know Zada was not feeling well, and I’m so sorry you’ve lost her from your earthly life. I know she was a beautiful person and is missed greatly by you, your children and grandchildren. Happy memories of the heart are a wonderful consolation and blessing. I think it’s a great idea for you and your family to be close together in proximity once again. I do hope you all have success with new jobs and homes in Texas. Best wishes to all of you, and will look forward to seeing you at our next school reunion. Marsha
Hi Pete. June and I are so sorry to hear of Zada’s passing. It was a pleasure and honor to meet her at our last class reunion. I remember well you telling me she was not feeling well that evening out at Lock’s lake. Since I’ve seen you, June has developed cancer,too. The drs. feel it was diagnosed early enough that she will recover fully.
I know now how you must have felt during Zada’s long struggle with cancer. PLease keep in touch with me anytime you can. God bless you and your family.
Terry and June Cathers
My deepest sympathies for the loss of this loved one. There is nothing sweeter than the love of a mother.
My heartfelt condolances to you and your family.
Pete,
My prayers go out to you and your family.
May God hold you all in the palm of his hand. Know that Jesus has received one of the best.
Pieter, We are so sorry to hear of Zada’s passing. Thank you for letting us know. It was good to spend time with you and Zada at the reunion.
Van het concert des levens, krijgt neimand een program.
Sometimes the short concerts are the most beautiful.
Rick and Sylvia Crawford
Dear Pieter,
I was so happy to meet your lovely Zada at our reunion, and I know that it is hard to let her go. I hope that your memories of your time together will comfort you. Remeber that her special gifts will live on. Love,
Jeanne
zada was and is a dear friend that i will miss greatly. although zada moved far way we kept intouch via the internet which let me know she was a friend some people move and you loose touch and they said they were your friend but this was one friend that never lost a friend because she was warm and open, and i will miss her but i never forget her, some people pass thru your life and leave no impression but zada leaves her foot steps where ever she goes as i know she is making a big impression in her resting place now.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May Zada rest in peace and your days be blessed by the time you had with her.
My heart goes out to Zada’s family: her mother, Tootsie, brother, Solomon and sister Ima Lee. I’m sorry I could not attend the service but I had and accident with my hip and could not travel. I remember talking with all three kids when we were little across the back fence of our yards. I wish God’s Grace upon all of your lives, husband, children and grandchildren….Cheri
May her soul rest in peace.
Lieve Peter en Familie!
We wensen jullie alle sterkte en alle kracht toe die jullie nodig hebben!
In gedachten zijn we bij jullie en leven met jullie mee in deze moeilijke periode!!!!
Heel veel sterkte toegewenst!
Ellen, Mark, Daantje
Ook sterkte toegewenst namens mij vader: J. van Lien
Lieve Peter en familie,
In gedachten bij jullie.
you all are in my thoughts & prayers. zada was a great lady. god bless you.
Ook al hebben wij Zada niet gekend, toch wil ik Pete en de gehele familie sterkte wensen in deze tijd van droefheid.
Onze gedachten zijn bij jullie.
Liefs Noisy en Ingrid
Our deepest sympathy
Although I did not know Zada personally, I do remember Peter and his family from many years ago, and I send my sincere sympathies. May God comfort the whole family in your time of loss.
Please accept my sincere sympathy for your great loss.
Please accept this expression of my sincere condolences to Zada’s family and friends. While I only had the opportunity to meet her once, I feel I knew her through her dear friend Karole.
My thoughts are with you. You know I am real close to you on this subject
Teresa
Mom,
You were not only my mother, but a true friend. You and I had a great relationship. We spoke a couple times a week by phone, shared many stories and laughs and I felt that I could tell you anything.
You are more brave than I could ever be. The way you lived your life will be an inpiration to many. You always did everything without thinking of yourself. You were so smart and creative, but you worked at jobs that you didn’t like because the insurance was good and it took care of your family. You sacrificed your personal happiness for us for years and I just want to thank you for that. Even up until the cancer took you away, you were selfless. You wanted to be cremated so Dad would not be affected too much with the financial burden of transporting your body to Kentucky.
I love you more than you know. Thank you for giving me life! I love you!
Your son, Tim
Zada, How you will be missed by all! As I told you often, you were my HERO. Your courage and grace to the very end was undaunted. I plan on seeing your face again, dear.
Love,
Dianna Rogers, Cousin
May Peace be with you Zada
That’s our wish.
Antonio Perez &
Maria Carpio
Through the gates of Heaven may Angels lead you!
Our deepest condolences!
Our prayers will be with you & your family.
Dear Pete,
I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
Michelle Wise
Zada was the sunshine on a dark and cloudy day;
Her gentle heart and laughter will be missed along the way;
Her smile was warm and always bright;
Like a star that glistens through the night;
Zada was an angel, and is someones tonight;
May God hold you close in His loving care;
Each of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
All my love, Kim
My sincerest sympathy to all of you. Even though I didn’t know Zada well just the short visit at the time of our class reunion I feel that I have lost a friend. Hold tight to the wonderful memories you have of your Wife, Mother, and Grandmother as they will help you through this time of sorrow and forever. My God bless and keep each of you in his loving hands.
Every year I always looked forward to Zada’s family newsletter at Christmas time. Meeting her here in Florida, along with the children, was fun. I always marveled at the fact that her name, Zada, so perfectly complemented Nooteboom. I even wondered when they were first married if she were also from Europe. Every letter, every visit was always so upbeat, even the last one in September at Pete’s class reunion when she knew it would be her last. She was a fighter to the end.
Having literally known Pete from the day he arrived in his new American home, my sympathies are with him. Such a long marriage deserves celebration, and I am so sorry it ends with Zada’s death. My condolences to the children, and especially to the grandchildren who have been deprived of such a wonderful grandmother. May God sustain you all and bring you healing peace.
Fran Durrenberger
PETE,
REMEMBER ALL THE WONDERFULL MEMORIES THAT YOU AND ZADA HAD SHARED. YOU, CASEY & TIM OUR IN OUR THOUGHTS AND
RAYERS. WITH LOVE COUSIN MARY AND AUNT BEA.
Dear Peter and family,
Our deepest condolances with the death of Zada. We will think of you in our prayers and wish you all the strengths you need to get over this lost. We hope you forgive if our English is not right, but it is difficult to say what you like to say in a strange language.
With love from, Sjoerd and Nineke Hoekstra-Verkaik, daughter and son in law of uncle Rinus and aunt Riet from Holland.
Pete, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts will be with you.
Al
Dear Peter,
After such a long fight against this terrible disaese, there is peace for Zada now. No more pain!
For you, the kids and Zada’s relatives there must be relieve too. But then you don’t want to loose your wife, mother, soulmate and so on.
It’s a pity we live that far from eachother special in cases like this, when you need your relatives and friends the most.
We remember Zada, as she was during your last visit in Holland. That was a great time.
Our thoughts are with you all.
Love, Peter,Janette, Karlijn & Leander
I had the pleasure of meeting Zada only once, but it was truly a pleasure. It was no suprise, though, how wonderful a presence she was because Pete spoke of her everyday and always had a smile on his face while doing so which spoke volumes to me exactly how much Zada meant to Pete. I’m truly sorry for your loss, and I hope that fond memories of Zada will help you get through the coming days. God Bless You All.
Beste Peter, Casie en Tim,
In deze omstandigheden is het moeilijk om woorden van troost te vinden.
Ik ontmoette je vrouw en jullie moeder in ieder geval 2 keer
De eerste keer was in 1998 of 1999 toen Peter en Zada een reis maakten door Europa. Daarbij kwamen ze ook naar Noord-Nederland. We wandelden samen door het stadje Sloten en Zada lachtte en genoot ervan dat Peter in de schandpaal stond. Dat moment zegt veel over Zada: goed gehumeurd, goedlachs en positief. Later op die dag ontdekten we dat Zada ook erg serieus kon zijn over bepaalde dingen in het leven. Ze vertelde met trots over haar gezin en haar baan.
In het jaar 2000 bracht ik een bezoek aan de USA. Ik bracht 1 dag door in jullie familie in Chattanooga. Zada bleek daar een goed moeder en grootmoeder. Ze zorgde voor haar gezin, kleinkinderen, haar moeder en zus en de toen verloofde van Tim. Ik zie haar nog zitten bij de in het water spelende kleinkinderen.
Ik kan me voorstellen dat jullie met weemoed maar ook met trots terugdenken aan soortgelijke ervaringen.
Veel sterkte toegewenst,
Wim en Joke Verkaik
Jesus wants to save us and give us eternal life with Him! He is the forgiver of our sins and hewants us to come to Him in real, emotional prayer time and tell Him we want to get to know Him! He wants to be our friend and tell Him all about how our day was. He wants us to talk to Him like we do our best friend. He is my compassionate healer, forgiver of my sins, the giver of tender mercies and loving kindnesses and He gives me all the desires of my heart. JESUS IS KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS AND HE LIVES AND REIGNS FOREVER AND EVER! HALELUIAH TO OUR KING!!
Pete,
We want to send our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this most difficult time. We will always remember our wonderful times together with you and Zada. May our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, comfort and keep you and your family in the days to follow. We will continue to keep you and your family in our prayers.
I HAVE WATCH A LITTLE GIRL GROW UP TO BE A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN, SHE ALWAYS CARE ABOUT HER PEOPLE AND COME TO SEE THEM WHEN SHE WAS IN KENTUCKY.. SHE LOVE TO COME TO THE MOUNTAINS OF KENTUCKY DURING THE SUMMMER.. I ALWAYS LOOKING FORWARD SEEING THE NOOTEBOOM FAMILY.. THERE WILL ALWAYS BE MEMORIES WITH ME.. EACH DAY GO BY.. I WILL TRYED TO LOOKED OUT FOR THE FAMILY FOR YOU… MY GOD TAKE CARE OF YOU NOW AND THERE WILL NOT BE NO MORE PAIN FOR YOU.. I ALWAYS LOVE YOU AS ONE OF MY CHILDREN.. ONE DAY I WILL SEE YOU AGAIN WITH THE ANGELS IN HEAVEN.. LOVE YOU SO MUCH.. LOVE AUNT DALLIE
Pete, our love goes out to you during this trying time. God will walk with you and if necessary will carry you thru this. As our heart is aching, we can only imagine how you are doing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything we can do, please let us know. As always, we love you. Millie and Solomon
Zada was my aunt, my mom’s older sister. When I was a kid, she took in my brother and I for a short time. I have never forgotten that. Her and Pete were already raising a family, and they took in my brother and I without hesitation, that should tell you something about her. On my way out to Seattle, after driving all the way across the country, she put me up for a few days and even gave me everything I needed to set up my apartment, no questions asked. Her kindness and generosity will be missed.
Neil
WHEN WE THINK OF ZADA WE’RE NOT GOING TO THINK OF THE PASS BUT WILL THINK OF THE FUTURE WHEN? THIS IS A POEM? WHEN SONGS OF CHILDREN FILL THE AIR WHEN JOY AND PEACE ARE EVERYWHERE THEN, TOO YOU’LL SEE THE DEAD ARISE IF YOU KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE PRIZE.. WHEN TEARS BELONG TO YESTERDAY, WJEM FEARS AMD PAIN HAVE PASSED AWAY, YOU’LL SEE HOW GOD THESE THINGS SUPPLIES.. IF YOU KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE PRIZE.. LOVE TO ALL, AUNT DALLIE AND COUSIN GRETHEL
Dear Peter, Casie, Lynn, Tim, Angie, Zada’s mother, grandchildren and other family,
We wish you lots of courage after Zada’s death and we want to let you know that we think of you a lot.
We remember Zada as a nice and caring person, and we cherish the memories we have of her, smiling and playing with our children when she visited us in Holland.
It’s so hard to realise that we won’t see Zada again in this life, but it comfort us to know that her struggle is over and she’s free and in peace now.
Love,
Jos, Mariette, Esther, Tessa and Koen Lubbers.
What a beautiful spirit. Thank you for sharing her with us. We at The Chaplaincy are holding you close during this time.
Always,
Bette
Peter and family, My condolences to you and the whole family.
This is a nice picture off Zada. So I will remember here,in here good days.
Like the time Peter and Zada where in Holland.
Kees,Marcel and Anita,wish you all the very best with the process of the los of Zada.In these difficult times.
Kees,Marcel and Anita Konings
Pete and Family,
I am greiving for the same reason as you. We all miss her.
I have been so blessed to have been in the same sphere as Zada and her family. I love all of you as I did her. I will always cherish the times I have had with my friend and there will never be another like her in my lifetime.I do miss her so and it has been very hard to get to the point of signing her memorial because this is final. So I want you to know my memories of her will live forever and never fade as long as I live. We have always been very close and very much like sisters.
TO ZADA
I miss you dear friend
no matter where we are
you will forever and always be my favorite *STAR*
GOODBYE MY FRIEND GOODBYE
God Bless you all
I love you
Sheila Spain
Zada was my sister, my only sister. She endured this tragic ordeal with more courage than anyone I’ve ever known. I was fortunate to spend her last full night here on earth with her – what a glorious gift, thank you Sissy. My love for you will never end.
Zada we miss and love you.We’re glad you’re not in pain anymore.We know you’re with God,and probably telling Him a great story about the grandkids!You’ll always be in our hearts and minds.We’ll be together again someday -who knows when.We will be here for you Pete. Thankyou for sharing your friendship with us.Love Jeff&Linda.
WE WILL MISSED HER AND OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH HER…
IT IS WITH MUCH SORROW I EXPRESS MY FEELINGS OF MY DEAR COUSIN ZADA. SHE LOVED HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND COULD WIN YOUR HEART IN SOMEWAY. HER BEAUTIFUL SMILE AND PERSONALITY CAUGHT THE EYE OF SO MANY PEOPLE. SHE AND I DIDN’T SPEND ALOT OF TIME TOGETHER THROUGH OUT OF LIFE BUT WE ALWAYS KEPT IN TOUGH. THE MOMENTS WE DID HAVE TOGETHER ARE VERY MEMORABLE. I ALWAYS LOOKED FORWARD TO HER BEAUTIFYL CHRISTMAS MESSAGE. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HER WITH LOVE, RESPECT AND JOY. LOVE ALWAYS, COUSIN ILENE
Being new neighbors of Pete and Zada, we only got to know Zada for a very short time. It was hard seeing a strong lively person with a great sense of humor be in so much pain. We are very glad that she is at peace now, we only wish that we could have known her longer. Our love goes out to Pete and family. We will always be there for you Pete if you need anything.
Love,
Mark and Gorana Barger
Zada, my dearest friend, you will never be forgotten. You are forever, a treasure in my heart, a keystone in my life and a blessing from God to me. You enriched my life with your love, your family and your spirit for life.
I will miss you but I know the time will come when I will see your beautiful face again. Always, Karole
Having never met Zada, I do remember how you missed her so in teh late 70’s when you worked in Houston. I could tell that you shared a strong love for one another. I think of you often Pete, and I am sorry for your loss.
Your friend,
Don
Zada,
I miss you, although we didn’t see each other much you were always in my heart and on my mind. You were always my Best Friend, but of course anyone who was lucky enough to have you as a friend You were their best friend. The last time I saw you you left me with something so special that I will never forget it. You had such a postive attitude and strength even when you told me that you knew that you didn’t have alot of time left. You are truly Special. Pete you are in my heart and in my prayers.
Pete, Casie, Lynn, Tim, Angie and family –
Please know my heart aches for your loss today, tomorrow and in the future. Zada was one of a kind and irreplaceable. She was purely amazing and someone I admired. Now and in the future, you must rely on memories, favorite stories and life experiences that were made with her. She taught me so much and opened my life to extraordinary journeys. Her zest for life, laughter, lovely smile and love for family will be carried by each of us for years to come. Take comfort in knowing her pain has faded and shes at rest. She called the shots in her lifes trek. I pray you all
find peace in the coming days.
To Zada:
Lady, Ill see you again. We still have an Australian trip to take. You are my friend and confidant and I miss you terribly. I love you still. Crystal
It has been a privilege being Piet’s pastor for the past 5 years or so and walking with him through the many surgeries and difficult times as Zada struggled with the cancer. It was also a joy to spend time with her and her quick wit and contagious smile. May God bless the family as they move forward into the future without Zada!
Pete-Our prayer and thoughts are with you and your family.Hate to see God take away my most fierce competitor in Scrabble and Monpoly game at such an early age & with out giving me a last chance.Such is life I suppose.
For ever
Pinak/Hasi/Rimi/Neil/Eric/Jeremy/Alex/Isabella
my thoughts and prayers are with you all.may God take very special care of you all.i am a wcg member in wilson,nc
Our deepest sympathies for the family.
The Bethel, ME WCG
We only knew Zada for a short time but, I knew she had to be a wonderful person simply because she was married to such a nice guy, Pete. I am certain she was much loved before departing this world. She will be so welcomed in Heaven.
The Broken Chain
We never knew that morning that God was going to call you. We loved you dearly and in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone
.part of us went with you. The day God called you home, you left us with wonderful memories and your love is still our guide. Although we can not see you, there you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one the chain will link again.
I love you Zada,
Mom
If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I would walk right up to Heaven and bring you back again. If love could have saved you, then you would have lived forever.
No farewell words were spoken no time to say good bye. You were gone before we knew it and only God knows why.
I talk to Pete often and he seems alright, but I know that his heart is broken. There is not a day that goes by without you on our minds. My heart aches for Pete, Casie and Tim, but one day it all will be over and we will be with you again.
Zada I loved you dearly and miss you so much.
Mom
My dear family of Zada, today i got the news from Pete that his wife Zada died….how tragic… I really feel for you guys, I don’t know you in person, but I got to know Tina Pete’s mum through penpalling and this is how I got to know Pete and Zada a little bit too. And cancer is a terrible disease because I know also a lot of people in my family suffering from it or died also this year from it. I hope you guys are doing a little better, I know you will never forget your loving mother, keep all the good moments in your thoughts!!!! All my warmest greetings….also from the rest of my family for you and your whole family Pete!!! Take care…Monique and Frank, Timothy, Maickel and Lukas.
Pete
I just wanted you to know that I have thought of you and Zada numerous times since seeing you at our high school reunion in September. I know Zada was not feeling well, and I’m so sorry you’ve lost her from your earthly life. I know she was a beautiful person and is missed greatly by you, your children and grandchildren. Happy memories of the heart are a wonderful consolation and blessing. I think it’s a great idea for you and your family to be close together in proximity once again. I do hope you all have success with new jobs and homes in Texas. Best wishes to all of you, and will look forward to seeing you at our next school reunion. Marsha
Hi Pete. June and I are so sorry to hear of Zada’s passing. It was a pleasure and honor to meet her at our last class reunion. I remember well you telling me she was not feeling well that evening out at Lock’s lake. Since I’ve seen you, June has developed cancer,too. The drs. feel it was diagnosed early enough that she will recover fully.
I know now how you must have felt during Zada’s long struggle with cancer. PLease keep in touch with me anytime you can. God bless you and your family.
Terry and June Cathers
My deepest sympathies for the loss of this loved one. There is nothing sweeter than the love of a mother.
My heartfelt condolances to you and your family.
Pete,
My prayers go out to you and your family.
May God hold you all in the palm of his hand. Know that Jesus has received one of the best.
Pieter, We are so sorry to hear of Zada’s passing. Thank you for letting us know. It was good to spend time with you and Zada at the reunion.
Van het concert des levens, krijgt neimand een program.
Sometimes the short concerts are the most beautiful.
Rick and Sylvia Crawford
Dear Pieter,
I was so happy to meet your lovely Zada at our reunion, and I know that it is hard to let her go. I hope that your memories of your time together will comfort you. Remeber that her special gifts will live on. Love,
Jeanne
Pete….Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of your family. May God bless and be with you all.
my sincere condoleances.to u and ur family.
Pete,
Always remember the good times and she’ll be with you forever. Love will keep us alive. GOD BE WITH YOU PETE.
Phillip
Ik heb Zada maar 1 keer ontmoet, lang geleden, dus ik heb niet veel herinneringen aan haar. Maar ik weet dat ze vreselijk gemist wordt door haar familie en vrienden. Ik wens jullie, en vooral jou, Peter, heel veel sterkte toe.
Hartelijke groeten van Magda.
Peter and family; Dale and I are so sorry for your loss. We always think of Zada around Christmas, you and her helping the schools with fruit sales, and the beautiful pictures you always brought to show us after your trips. You are in our thoughts & prayers.
Hold fast to your Memories and let GOD lead & guide you in HIS own WAY, for HE never closes a door, but what HE opens a window!
You and your family are in our hearts and prayers today & always!
With Deepest Sympathy,
Charles & Matilda Cotton
I admired her strength and the energy that she put into her battle with cancer. I appreciate that she came to my aid when I needed some help. I will miss her funny emails and sense of humor.
Piet and family, and all of Zada’s family, you have my sympathies. I didn’t get to know Zada well, but I did enjoy conversations with her and was impressed with her spunk! We shared an interest in cats and I knew she was A-OK when she told me how she had rescued their cat, Dennis the Menace. My sympathies also go to Dennis, I know he will miss his “mama.” When I introduced my Chihuahua, Nikki, to Zada Nikki immediately took to her, which is unusual for my shy dog!
I pray God holds you all in the palm of his hand and gives you comfort in the difficult days ahead.
So sorry to hear of the passing of Zada. She will be very much so missed.
It is so difficult to express our sorrow.. We did not know Zada that well.. but, the little time we spent with her we felt she was a nice and caring person. We know she will be missed by all who knew her, especially her family.
Pete, you have our condolences.. We pray for you and your family that God will give you strength as you continue your journey in this life…
With Sympathy,
Lee & Kim Saenz
Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you.
YOU&YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR THROUGH AND PRAYER.
Thank you Pete for the privilege and honor of taking care of Zada.
Zada had such a positive outlook on life, even when she was in the depths of battling the cancer that took that precious life away.
I definitely miss you, honey.
I am looking forward to seeing you again in that glorious future life, and know that my love for you will always be strong.
Pete, Zada’s husband
ZADA IS MY FIRST COUSIN ON MY MOM SIDE, I ALWAYS ENJOYED HER VISITED TO THE MOUNTAINS OF KY.. SHE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON HER FACE.. SHE HAD A GREAT HUSBAND PETE AND THE CHILDREN, CASIE, TIM.. MY HEART GOES OUT TO THEM, IF YOU EVER NEED TO TALKED, JUST CALLED ME OR E-MAIL ME.. LOVE ALWAYS TAMMY
To a very special friend that we shared many wonderful times together.We always keep in touch with one another.You’ll always be with us. Thanks for being our friend. May God confort all those that was left behind. Love always,Larry & Sheila Vertrees
Zada was a kind friend and neighbor. She had a smile for everyone. You could feel the love she and Pete had for each other as well as for their children and grandchildren.
Pete,
I have so many memories of your wonderful family throughout my teen years. I can’t think of anything but FUN when I think of Zada. You and your family have been in my prayers, and I will contine praying for you. Love, Mary
Pete,
We will be praying for you and your family. An old friend.
Ray
My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you!
Harold & Joyce Coleman’s daughter
Our Deepest Sympathy, Love Patty & Dave
Pete,
Our thoughts and prayers have been with you and your family at this time.
Your friendship and kindness from Jackson, TN are very special.
I worked with Pete in Jackson and only met Zada a few times. Their strong faith and love of life made it a joy to count them as friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bill & Linda Hollamon
My prayers are with the family and friends of Zada
and Pete! Zada was a person who was a friend to
each person she met. She will be greatly missed
by everyone, who had the privilege to ever meet
her
Zada was not only my cousin, but a dear, dear friend. Any time I had a problem or was feeling depressed, all I had to do was give her a call and she would have me laughing in no time! What a sense of humor and what a beautiful woman. I love her so much and will miss her terribly.
Zada, you will never be forgotten. Linna
There are no words to express my deep sorrow at the loss of such a woman. She was truly a one of a kind person. A woman that anyone would be proud to have as a friend and a cousin. She will be missed by all who knew her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. With Deepest Sympathy, Donna & Mike Hartlage
Zada, you will never know how much I loved you. You were always here for me when I needed help and I was there for you until the end. I would have gladly taken your place if I could. I will see you soon among the angels.
Love, Mom
May God bless and comfort all of Zada’s family and friends.
Guestbook for
Zada Marie Nooteboom