Kistler, Conny Dianne (Kloosterman)
October 30th, 1960 – January 2nd, 2023
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of our dear wife and mother, Conny Dianne Kistler, of Thornton, Ontario, on Monday, January 2nd, 2023. Peacefully at the age of 62 years, Conny passed away at Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie, Ontario surrounded by her family.
Conny was the beloved wife of Kevin Kistler for over 37 years. Loving mother of daughter, Emily Kistler, and son, Scott Kistler. Also survived by her dear mother Jane Kloosterman (Duiker), her sister Carolyn and her husband Bert Geerlings, and her brother John and his wife Kim Kloosterman, all of Thornton, Ontario. As well as her sister-in-law Dr. Pamela Kistler-Wright of Easton, PA and sister-in-law and brother-in-law Barbara & Larry Cuba of Reno, NV. Conny is also remembered by her 8 nieces and nephews and their spouses, and 11 great-nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter Denice Kistler (1992), her father John Kloosterman (2022), her father-in-law Russell Kistler (2002), her mother-in-law Ruth Kistler (Laub) (2019), and her brother-in-law Dr. Malcolm Wright (2011).
Conny was born in Barrie, ON, the middle child of John & Jane Kloosterman & lived in Thornton, ON for her whole life. Conny was an accomplished Dog Groomer, and Co-Founder and Owner of KECK Boarding Kennels. She was involved with Little People of Ontario for many years as President and Secretary of the organization. Connie was also actively involved in the Homecraft Division of the Barrie Fair, amongst others. She had many passions including gardening, photography, travelling, antiques, animals, and spending time with her family and friends. She was a wonderful mother, wife, daughter, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin, and friend. Most importantly she loved the Lord.
The Family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff at the Toronto General Hospital and Royal Victoria Hospital. Your caring and loving support for our wife and mother will always be remembered. Public visitation will be held at the Covenant Christian Reformed Church (101 Ardagh Rd, Barrie, ON L4N 9B6) on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, from 2pm-4pm and 7pm-9pm, and on Thursday, January 12, 2023 from 10am-11am. There will be a funeral service at 11am on Thursday January 12, 2023 with a luncheon to follow. Messages of condolence can be sent to the family through adamsfuneralhome.ca.
Psalm 23 (ESV) – The Lord is my Shepherd.
A Psalm of David.
The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters.
He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil, for you are with me;
your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.