Obituary of
Van Dijk, Irene Emma (Van Den Berg)
Irene Emma Van Dijk of Carrollton, Texas left this world on Monday, September 5, 2016.Ā She was born August 12, 1939, in Delft, Netherlands.
Irene was so very much loved. Her light so bright and her energy so strong, she was captivating, charming and a friend to everyone she met.
Irene had a passion for design, fashion, and sports, particularly the Texas Rangers, Dallas Cowboys, and the William sisters of tennis fame. She was an excellent athlete with a love for tennis, working out, and running. Ā She was proud to have completed many marathons.
She loved animals and nature, especially flowers, and had a magic touch in keeping plants blooming. Ā Irene leaves a legacy of beauty, joy, kindness, compassion, empathy, and above all an incomparably witty sense of humor and her sweet spirit continues to live on in everyone whose heart she touched. An excellent listener, she always had an inspirational and encouraging word.
Irene loved her home country and she was also happy and proud to have become a recent U.S. citizen. Irene is survived by her two daughters, Juliette Robinett and Mylene vandenBerg, and her three siblings, Suus Post, Emmy Stoorvogel, and Jan VandenBerg.
Please leave the family condolences and share memories on this website.
You're going away and
Ā Ā Ā Ā we must say,
You've made our lives
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā brighten in so many ways,
We'll never forget the
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā good times we've spent,
Trying to understand
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā that darling accent.
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā From your curly hair to your
Ā Ā Ā Ā nimble grace,
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā You've blessed our lives with your
Ā Ā Ā Ā smiling face.
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā We'll miss you so that our hearts
will ache.
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā We'll never forget you, Irene,
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā your great!!!!
Ā Ā Love,
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Kathy, Ann, Fannie, Susan, Zane, Jill,
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Sandy, Peggy, Angie, Nancy and Linda
Tribute Wall of Van Dijk, Irene Emma (Van Den Berg)
RIP, Irene. I always enjoyed your energy and shine whenever you grace us with your presence.
Marco Abanico
Thursday October 13, 2022
RIP, Irene. I always enjoyed your energy and shine whenever you grace us with your presence.
Juliette & Mylene, I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother.
Beth Leath
Thursday October 13, 2022
Juliette & Mylene, I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother.
Juliette, so sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. I will always remember her laugh and her vivaciousness. She was a cool lady.
Charles Powell
Thursday October 13, 2022
Juliette, so sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. I will always remember her laugh and her vivaciousness. She was a cool lady.
What started as a business relationship, ended as a friendship. Irene was a classy, sassy, young at heart lady. She had a will of iron & a heart of gold. I will miss her terribly.
Beth Leath
Thursday October 13, 2022
What started as a business relationship, ended as a friendship. Irene was a classy, sassy, young at heart lady. She had a will of iron & a heart of gold. I will miss her terribly.
We were extremely saddened to learn of Irene’s passing. She was always such a wonderful and charming woman with a true zest for life. We feel privileged to have known such an amazing woman these past 25+ years. We will be attending the Celebration of Irene’s Life so that we can share all the wonderful stories and memories we have of her with the others who knew and loved her. May your family find peace and know that she was well admired and loved by so many.
Susie & Sally Castaneda
Thursday October 13, 2022
We were extremely saddened to learn of Irene's passing. She was always such a wonderful and charming woman with a true zest for life. We feel privileged to have known such an amazing woman these past 25+ years. We will be attending the Celebration of Irene's Life so that we can share all the wonderful stories and memories we have of her with the others who knew and loved her. May your family find peace and know that she was well admired and loved by so many.
It was always a pleasure seeing Irene at the gym. She was always smiling, upbeat, and I enjoyed our conversations very much. I will miss seeing her on the treadmill next to me. My deepest sympathy to all of her family.
Benji Blades
Thursday October 13, 2022
It was always a pleasure seeing Irene at the gym. She was always smiling, upbeat, and I enjoyed our conversations very much. I will miss seeing her on the treadmill next to me. My deepest sympathy to all of her family.
Thank you so much for your kind words.
Please join us in a Celebration of Life ceremony on Friday September 30 5-7pm at the Country Place Clubhouse, 2727 Country Place Dr. Carrollton TX 75006.
Juliette
Thursday October 13, 2022
Thank you so much for your kind words.
Please join us in a Celebration of Life ceremony on Friday September 30 5-7pm at the Country Place Clubhouse, 2727 Country Place Dr. Carrollton TX 75006.
Jules. My condolences. Irene was a terrific lady who will be missed by many. Kelly
Kelly Robinett
Thursday October 13, 2022
Jules. My condolences. Irene was a terrific lady who will be missed by many. Kelly
Dear Juliette and Mylene, my thoughts are with you both during this time of loss. Know that your mother will be dearly missed by so many who knew her.
Sergio Piumatti
Thursday October 13, 2022
Dear Juliette and Mylene, my thoughts are with you both during this time of loss. Know that your mother will be dearly missed by so many who knew her.
Dear Irene, your lovely image, the sounds of your laughter and your warm words will always linger in my mind, in addition to your wonderful friendship over so many years.
Thank you for the fond memories.
Sergio Piumatti
Thursday October 13, 2022
Dear Irene, your lovely image, the sounds of your laughter and your warm words will always linger in my mind, in addition to your wonderful friendship over so many years.
Thank you for the fond memories.
Irene will be so missed, although her Spirit will be us always. She showed great courage throughout her battle and was a fighter to the end. Her lovely nature and generous soul will enhance the Heavens above. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Juliette and Mylene during this most difficult time of loss.
Barbara Batson
Thursday October 13, 2022
Irene will be so missed, although her Spirit will be us always. She showed great courage throughout her battle and was a fighter to the end. Her lovely nature and generous soul will enhance the Heavens above. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Juliette and Mylene during this most difficult time of loss.
Irene, my lovely sister.
I cannot believe you are not longer with us. I will miss the telephonecalls. Hearing of your sense of humor, your perseverance and sometimes your sorrows too.
We will never forget you.
With love, Emmy (and Jan)
Emma Stoorvogel
Thursday October 13, 2022
Irene, my lovely sister.
I cannot believe you are not longer with us. I will miss the telephonecalls. Hearing of your sense of humor, your perseverance and sometimes your sorrows too.
We will never forget you.
With love, Emmy (and Jan)
Dear Juliette and Mylene,
We just want you to know that we are really sorry to hear about your loss. I remember my aunt Irene as a wonderful, passionate and kind woman. She will be greatly missed and never be forgotten. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Our most heartfelt condolences.
With love,
Winnyfred van den Berg-Stoorvogel and Dennis van den Berg
Winnyfred van den Berg-Stoorvogel
Thursday October 13, 2022
Dear Juliette and Mylene,
We just want you to know that we are really sorry to hear about your loss. I remember my aunt Irene as a wonderful, passionate and kind woman. She will be greatly missed and never be forgotten. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Our most heartfelt condolences.
With love,
Winnyfred van den Berg-Stoorvogel and Dennis van den Berg
Irene, a Dear Friend of almost 40 years, such an inspiring full of life lady who was loved by all that knew her. She gave the fight for her life her all just like she did all challenges throughout her years. Irene’s beautiful spirit, smile and infectious laughter will all be greatly missed.
Barbara Batson
Thursday October 13, 2022
Irene, a Dear Friend of almost 40 years, such an inspiring full of life lady who was loved by all that knew her. She gave the fight for her life her all just like she did all challenges throughout her years. Irene's beautiful spirit, smile and infectious laughter will all be greatly missed.
Irene was a lovely soul and so sweet to my husband and I. We will truly miss her stories, laugh and power walking around our neighborhood! Thinking of all her family and friends in this difficult time and sending love…
Heather Chandler
Thursday October 13, 2022
Irene was a lovely soul and so sweet to my husband and I. We will truly miss her stories, laugh and power walking around our neighborhood! Thinking of all her family and friends in this difficult time and sending love...
Such a lovely obituary, you captured her beautifully.
Denise Velde
Thursday October 13, 2022
Such a lovely obituary, you captured her beautifully.
Irene, You left without saying goodbye but you left me with happy memories that I will visit each day.
Heaven has gained an Angel and you will not be forgotten but sadly missed.
With much love, Marie
Marie Harbeck
Thursday October 13, 2022
Irene, You left without saying goodbye but you left me with happy memories that I will visit each day.
Heaven has gained an Angel and you will not be forgotten but sadly missed.
With much love, Marie