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July 8, 1970 - January 5, 2012

Remembering Teresa Derksen -

Our little girl with the auburn curl,

Your sparkling eyes and ready smile

Brought joy to all when you were a child

We knew you’d been lent to us

For just a little while

But as we polished and loved

This beautiful little gem,

We prayed each day for parental wisdom

But unseen evils around you swirled,

Just wanting to sweep away our little girl

You fought so bravely for so long

And lost the battle in the end.

As you slipped the bonds of this painful place

Who did you see but your Daddy’s face

Welcome, my little girl with the auburn curl

How’s Mom and the boys, and the rest of the bunch?

We’ll see them later, but now for some lunch.

It’s still ham sandwich and chicken soup? Swell !

Then I’ll show you around, I know it well.

‘Til now you’ve seen only knots and cut threads of the tapestry

Now you’ll see the whole picture in all its majesty.


With Love, Mom to you, daughter - You are at peace.

Left to mourn are: Her 2 daughters - Amy McNaughton & Ashlee Derksen. Granddaughter Kaitlynn. Mother – Kay Derksen, brothers – Tony Derksen and family, Kelly and family. Her birth-mom Vicky Gomien, sisters – Nicole (James) Clarke, Jennifer Gomien and their families.

She was predeceased by her father - Frank Derksen, her birth-dad Ron Gomien.

In Lieu of flowers please donate the Terrace Ksan House Society for Women in crisis 4838 Lazelle Ave, Terrace, BC V8G 1T4



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