Deaths in the 2000s

Hanny Michaelis

1922–2007 (age 85)

Jewish cemetery, Muiderberg

Halbe Brandsma

1923–2000 (age 77)

Marum

Halbe Brandsma's steady military service left a lasting impression on the Marum community.

Sylvia Millecam

1956–2001 (age 45)

Westgaarde

Frits Philips

1905–2005 (age 100)

Eindhoven (Woensel) General Cemetery

Roelof Bakker

1937–2006 (age 69)

IJhorst

Roelof Bakker was a Dutch speed skater from IJhorst who lived from 1937 to 2006.

Nicolas van Pallandt

1961–2006 (age 45)

IJhorst

Nicolas van Pallandt's writing united readers with the people and places he loved.

Eimert Pruim

1934–2000 (age 66)

cemetery Bergklooster

Eimert Pruim was a Dutch theologian who lived from 1934 to 2000.

Anna Dragt-de Vries

1904–2001 (age 97)

Begraafplaats Oostergaarde

Anna Dragt-de Vries' devotion to family and heritage continues to inspire.

Johan Bok

1929–2002 (age 73)

Sneek General Cemetery

Johan Bok was a Dutch composer from Sneek who lived from 1929 to 2002.

Pim Fortuyn

1948–2002 (age 54)

Westerveld

Pim Fortuyn was a Dutch politician and sociologist who was assassinated in 2002 and buried in Italy.

Boudewijn Büch

1948–2002 (age 54)

Westerveld

Herman van Laer

1920–2005 (age 85)

Westerveld

Herman van Laer promoted fair play and respect across generations of athletes.

Marcus Bakker

1923–2009 (age 86)

Westerveld

Wim Rigter

1967–2004 (age 37)

Westerveld

Wim Rigter's warm radio presence brought stories into countless homes.

Hans Bayens

1924–2003 (age 79)

Westerveld

Hans Bayens was a Dutch mosaicist from Westerveld who lived from 1924 to 2003.

Sándor Baracs

1900–2002 (age 102)

Westerveld

Sándor Baracs' courage in resistance remains a beacon for freedom.

Hilde van der Ploeg

1959–2007 (age 48)

Westerveld

Hilde van der Ploeg was a Dutch psychologist from Westerveld who lived from 1959 to 2007.

Cor van Hout

1957–2003 (age 46)

cemetery Vredenhof

Sonja Boekman

1921–2000 (age 79)

Westerveld

Sonja Boekman was a Dutch judge who lived from 1921 to 2000.

Adriaan Engels

1906–2003 (age 97)

Westerveld

Adriaan Engels' compositions continue to ripple through concert halls and hearts alike.

Eduard Röell

1937–2002 (age 65)

Westerveld

Dutch diplomat Eduard Röell (1937–2002) dedicated his career to international relations and diplomatic service.

Coby Lankester

1918–2002 (age 84)

Westerveld

Coby Lankester's music nurtured new generations of performers.

Marie-Sophie Nathusius

1906–2002 (age 96)

Westerveld

Writer Marie-Sophie Nathusius (1906–2002) was a prolific author whose works spanned much of the twentieth century.

Leo Brouwer

1924–2003 (age 79)

Westerveld

Leo Brouwer's political leadership embodied integrity and collaboration.

Pijkel Schröder

1934–2000 (age 66)

Westerveld

Dutch writer Pijkel Schröder (1934–2000) contributed significantly to Netherlands literature.

Bruno Hugo Stricker

1910–2005 (age 95)

Westerveld

Bruno Hugo Stricker's scholarship opened windows onto ancient Egypt for many generations.

Jan van den Bremen

1931–2003 (age 72)

Westerveld

Dutch geographer Jan van den Bremen (1931–2003) advanced geographical scholarship and education.

Henk Lamberts

1940–2008 (age 68)

Westerveld

Henk Lamberts was a devoted university teacher whose steady guidance shaped many minds.

Ida Boelen

1929–2006 (age 77)

Westerveld

Ida Boelen (1929–2006) lived through much of the twentieth century in the Netherlands.

Bibiena Houwer

1960–2005 (age 45)

Begraafplaats Sint Barbara Amsterdam

Bibiena Houwer was a painter who embraced serenity and depth in every composition.

L.C. Meulenhoff-Kouwenhoven

1930–2002 (age 72)

Westerveld

Jewelry designer L.C. Meulenhoff-Kouwenhoven (1930–2002) created distinctive works of decorative art.

Wik Jongsma

1943–2008 (age 65)

The Hague Roman Catholic Cemetery

Wik Jongsma was a respected stage actor whose intensity and grace left a lasting mark on Dutch theatre.

Joseph Luns

1911–2002 (age 91)

The Hague Roman Catholic Cemetery

Arthur Conley

1946–2003 (age 57)

Vorden General Cemetery

Guusje Nederhorst

1969–2004 (age 35)

The Hague Roman Catholic Cemetery

Annie de Waard

1916–2000 (age 84)

Grijpskerk

Annie de Waard was a brave resistance fighter whose steadfast resolve defended the values of freedom and justice.

Elisabeth Augustin

1903–2001 (age 98)

Zorgvlied

Wim Duisenberg

1935–2005 (age 70)

Zorgvlied

Eva Besnyö

1910–2003 (age 93)

Zorgvlied

Robert Jasper Grootveld

1932–2009 (age 77)

Zorgvlied

Herman Brood

1946–2001 (age 55)

Zorgvlied

Johan van der Keuken

1938–2001 (age 63)

Zorgvlied

Schelto Patijn

1936–2007 (age 71)

Zorgvlied

Joop Doderer

1921–2005 (age 84)

Zorgvlied

Peter Schat

1935–2003 (age 68)

Zorgvlied

Dutch composer Peter Schat (1935–2003) created innovative works that advanced twentieth-century classical music.

Martin Bril

1959–2009 (age 50)

Zorgvlied

Martin Bril was a beloved writer whose sharp observations and warm humor enriched Dutch letters.

Rob du Mée

1935–2003 (age 68)

Zorgvlied

Film director Rob du Mée (1935–2003) made significant contributions to Dutch cinema.

Jip Golsteijn

1945–2002 (age 57)

Zorgvlied

Jip Golsteijn was a writer whose tender prose revealed the heart of everyday life.

Ubbo Groenier

1907–2005 (age 98)

Zorgvlied

Dutch actor Ubbo Groenier (1907–2005) had a distinguished career spanning most of the twentieth century.

Gerben Wartena

1923–2002 (age 79)

Jelsum

Gerben Wartena was a principled politician whose commitment to public service inspired others.