GILMANTON:
Johanna A. "Joke" (de Bruin) Zanes, 89, of 288 Currier Hill Rd., Gilmanton, died Tuesday evening, November 20, 2012, at the Laconia Center - Genesis Health Care, Laconia.
She was born September 1, 1923, in Java, Indonesia, the daughter of the late Adrianus and Cornelia (van Bugt) de Bruin. She grew up and was schooled in Indonesia and the Netherlands and graduated from the Deaconess Hospital of Hilversum, the Netherlands, with a nursing degree. During World War II, she was part of the Dutch Resistance and became a US citizen in 1952.
She was employed for over 33 years as a registered nurse with the Laconia Hospital and later the Lakes Region General Hospital. She was known for the kind care she gave so many over those years.
Joke was a parishoner of St. James Episcopal Church, a member of the LRGH Auxilliary and a former member of Peabody-Mt Washington Chapter #35 Order of the Eastern Star of Tilton. She enjoyed quilting and spending much time family and friends.
She is survived by her husband of 59 years, James E. Zanes of Gilmanton; a daughter, June Zanes Garen of Gilmanton; grandchildren, Jonathan M. Garen and Rachel E. Garen both of Gilmanton; a brother, Ad de Bruin of Malaga, Spain; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Elizabeth Bouland of Holland.
Friends and relatives are invited to attend memorial services on Saturday, December 1, 2012, at 11am, in the Dewhirst Funeral Home, 1061 Union Ave., Laconia. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Stray Cat Care Fund c/o MacDonald Veterinary Services, 43 Gilford East Dr., Gilford, NH, 03249.
Please visit us at www.dewhirstfuneralhome.com, to send on-line condolences or for more information.