Ruud and Lies Bakker said . . .

Dear family members of Nana Roberta,

When we think of Nana Roberta, we remember a remarkable woman with a lot of qualities. We met her when she came to Ghana to teach at the Tamcliffe school. Our sons Svend and Roy attended that school. After the Tamcliffe school closed (a lack of children) she did different things, but she wanted more. During her furlough she went to University in order to be qualified for literacy work, which was a great achievement at her age.

She always stood ready for our family, like a grandmother. As we mentioned she taught our children, not only at school. She gave Roy and Natascha keyboard lessons. She was also an able hairdresser as you can see in the picture.

When we returned to Holland we continued seeing her, for she visited us regularly and called us her Dutch family. It was always easy to recognise her at Schiphol airport. Who else would arrive in sandals with a Bolga Tanga hat? She was a welcomed guest in Landsmeer, also with our family. It happened that she visited our family while we were in Ghana. She even went on a cycling tour with our sister-in-law.

On one of these visits she gave us an embroidered piece with the Bible verse: Rejoice Always! The One who calls you is faithful! (1 Thessalonians 5:16 & 24) She also gave us one of her favourite books: 31 Days of Praise (from Ruth Myers). "Just praising the Lord!" was her slogan. We treasure that. We have great memories of her and know that she is in God’s presence praising her Lord and Master.

Nana Roberta enjoyed the fellowship we had together. We loved her and found her precious. We shall miss her. We wish you (Nana Roberta's family) Gods strength, comfort and love in moments where you’ll miss Nana Roberta the most in the coming months.

Love from Ruud and Lies Bakker