Gerarda "Gerrie" de Bakker

November 7, 1941 ~ July 6, 2025

Gerarda “Gerrie” de Bakker, 83, retired office manager, passed away July 6, 2025.

Gerrie was born in The Hague, Netherlands on November 7, 1941. She married the love of her life, Dr. Jan (John) de Bakker, on July 6, 1961. Their 64-year union was one of Gerrie’s greatest joy, along with her role as matriarch to her family. Her love for her family was unwavering, her loyalty to her friends was imperative, and her extraordinary compassion to all was unmatched.

Gerrie was both an excellent and formidable tennis player, whose serve remains unmatched, and an avid skier. Beyond sports, her dedication to volunteering for countless excellent causes showcased her desire to give back to those around her.

Her remarkable spirit and beauty, both inside and out, made her a cherished pillar in her community. Gerrie was superbly adept at preparing for any situation, embodying grace and resilience in equal measure.

She is survived by her son, Jan B. F. de Bakker; daughter, Ingrid de Bakker, both of Wichita, KS; and son, Timothy Alexander de Bakker of Tampa, FL; sister, Johanna Beers of Harrisonburg, VA.

Gerrie was preceded in death by her parents, Franciscus “Frank” and Gertruida van der Laan; husband, Dr. Jan (John) Baptist Adrianus Cornelius Maria de Bakker.

Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am, Thursday, July 10, 2025, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in the Chapel, where Gerrie was a member for many years.

In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with NAMI, P.O. Box 2435, Wichita, KS 67201.

Her legacy will continue to inspire and impact lives, just as she did in life.

Services in care of Downing & Lahey East Mortuary.

Services

Funeral Mass: Thursday, July 10, 2025 10:00 am

Room: Chapel

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church
1321 N. Stratford
Wichita, KS 67206
316-683-6569

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The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Gerarda "Gerrie" de Bakker 's name.

NAMI Wichita

P.O. Box 2435

Wichita,

67201

namiwichita.org

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Franchesca Espinal says:

July 9, 2025 at 4:42 pm

Gerrie was a woman of grace and quiet strength beautiful inside and out, with an elegant presence and an impeccable sense of style. Her kindness touched everyone she met, and her warm sense of humor brought joy to those around her. Grounded in her faith, she lived with love, compassion, and purpose. She was everything I could have hoped for in a mother-in-law and more graceful, kind, and full of quiet strength. Her beauty was effortless, her style timeless, and her faith unshakable. She had the kind of humor that could light up a heavy moment, and a heart big enough to make everyone feel seen and loved. I will always admire the way she carried herself with elegance, warmth, and dignity. I’m so grateful to have known her, loved her, and been loved by her. My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God’s loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time Psalm 119:50,76.
Franchesca

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