Ina R. Van Gels

April 29, 1944 - January 11, 2019

Ina R. Van Gels, beloved mother and wife who was feared by all and loved by many, passed away January 11, 2019 surrounded by her family. Survivors include: her husband of 56 years, John Van Gels; two sons: Christopher [Kimberly] Van Gels and Richard [Lynne] Van Gels; thirteen grandchildren: Nicolle Lattina, Ashley,Trinity, Trent, Wolfgang, Kaylin, Rylan, Collyn, Nolan, Gracelyn, Brooklin, Addilyn Van Gels, and John Plys; one sister: Pat Stewart; one brother: James Dominick; and one sister-in-law: Mary Ellen (nee Foster) Dominick. She was preceded in death by her parents: Elmer and Ruth [nee Hamilton] Dominick; one son: James Van Gels; one brother: Malcolm Dominick; and one brother-in-law: Robert Stewart. Always recognized as a hard worker, she was a special school district bus driver for many years, worked in various retail and retired as the Manager at Amy's Card Shop. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 25th at Bellerive Chapel, 740 North Mason Road, Creve Coeur, 63141 from 10 am -12 pm. Funeral Ceremony at 12 noon, with Entombment to follow in Bellerive Garden's Cemetery. She was a very generous soul and supported many charities. Any memorial contributions may be made to some of her favorite charities, including the Humane Society of St Louis, The St. Louis Area Foodbank or Missouri Baptist Hospital. She will be dearly missed for her strong will, uncanny wisdom and caring heart. www.valhallafunerals.net To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mrs. Ina R. Van Gels please visit our Sympathy Store. Arrangements by Valhalla Funeral Home.