Willy 'Wilma' Van Hoven, 87

Willy "Wilma" Van Hoven, 87, was born March 27, 1927, in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, to Augustina (Elfring) and Pieter Minnis. The cherished mother and grandmother passed away in the afternoon Monday, Nov. 17, 2014.

Wilma was an exceptional mother and homemaker, caring for her family and especially her handicapped son.

Wilma was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Phil Van Hoven.

She is survived by her son Philip Van Hoven of Rathdrum, Idaho; her daughter and son-in-law Tina and Stuart Jacobson of Rathdrum; grandchildren Mark Jacobson of Post Falls, Idaho, and Richard Jacobson of Boise, Idaho; and her sister, Augustina Pennarts of Phoenix, Ariz.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22, at Yates Funeral Homes, Hayden Chapel. Please visit Willy's memorial and sign her online guestbook at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com.