Madeleine overleed Sept 7 2016 in haar huis in Wassenaar Netherthands.
We will remember her and miss her.
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Leave a tribute7 september j.l. overleden is. Hierbij condoleer ik haar familie en andere dierbaren. Haar Steinway-vleugel mocht ik 20 jaar lang stemmen, voor het laatst op 10 juni j.l. Ik wist dat ze ziek was en merkte toen op dat ik dat kon zien. Ze nam het mij niet in dank af, dat ik dat zei. In de conversatie die toen volgde zei ze “Ik heb een prachtig leven gehad met een héérlijk beroep, een hele lieve man en een fijn huis”. Mevrouw Eekels is een van mijn aardigste klanten geweest met een van de mooiste instrumenten die ik in onderhoud heb. Ze was altijd vriendelijk en voorkomend. Ze had iets adellijks.
Na het pianostemmen voelde ik mij onhandig en vroeg hoe wij deze keer afscheid gingen nemen. Van een afscheid wilde zij niets weten, wenste mij tot ziens tot de volgende stembeurt en gaf mij een stevige handdruk. Ik zal goede herinneringen houden aan mevrouw Eekels.
Paul Bouwman
We hebben elkaar maar een paar keer ontmoet, op de massagetafel heb je genoten van de ontspanning, de massage en de aanraking.
Het was fijn je dat te kunnen geven.
Rust zacht mooie vrouw.
We zullen je gezelligheid en warmte missen, je was (samen met Herman) een van onze lievelings gasten.
We hopen dat jullie weer gezellig samen zijn.
Om met Herman's woorden te spreken "All the best"
Sterkte voor de familie.
Harry en Fleur (en alle collega's van Didong)
We so loved Madeleine and were thrilled to have spent time last summer with her. My fellow ballerina! We exchanged many recital photos and ideas about ballet and music.We will miss her exuberance about life as well as her elegance and sweetness. I last saw you three as very young lads in Nashville but wish you and your families great strength at this difficult time. Beautiful Madeleine will be so missed but hopefully she is dancing amongst the angels with and for her beloved Herman!
Some of the sweetest memories were her calls and her visit to me in Tbilisi, the year John and I were living in The Republic of Georgia. The last time she was in Klosters she sent me a picture of the small tapestry that she bought in Tbilisi as we strolled through old town.It was a picture of Georgian male dancers in full costume . It reminded us of the evening we spent at a restaurant overlooking the city. Her beautiful smile attracted the attention of the near- by table of Georgian men and women. We spent a great evening toasting and sharing stories. The men were inspired to show off their dancing - right out of Romeo and Juliet. Madeleine was most appreciative of their talent. They were glorious with their amazing jumps. Fortunately there were no swords.
I am very thankful that she was my friend.
Ik mis onze dagelijkse telefoontjes om klokslag 9 uur in de morgen, niet in het weekend want dat vond je dan weer zielig voor mij, even horen hoe de nacht was geweest en elkaar een prettige dag toewensen. Het was bijzonder en bewonderenswaardig om van de zijlijn te zien hoe jij vorm gaf aan je keuze voor kwaliteit van leven boven kwantiteit. Veel van je geleerd en vooral erg genoten. Dank je wel voor alles, heb het goed waar je ook bent (hopelijk weer samen met Herman)!
Liefs, Heidy
I admired you a lot, you were a woman with a mission. Thanks for all the beautiful moments, especially during our time together in Klosters. I was the only not-dancer..... My feet are parallel......
You will always be in my heart.
Love Nigel, Livie and Noni
Veel dank voor de goede tijd,die we samen,ook nog met Herman hebben doorgebracht.
Je blijft in onze herinnering!
Willem en Loes Veldhoven
Love, Jessica Gentry Brogdon
Many years ago, when we both lived in Nashville, TN, Madeleine and i taught ballet together at Dancers Studio. We thought of ourselves as two halves of one job.
A precious memory is our first recital in her backyard - little girls in pink and white dancing joyfully to music by Gottshalk and Poulenc.
The memories - there are so many - all carry the spirit of that recital. it seems, no matter where we were or what we were doing, we were always in a sense dancing together joyfully. The love and joy, my gratitude for it, remains in my heart.
Many years ago, when we both lived in Nashville, TN, Madeleine and i taught ballet together at Dancers Studio. We thought of ourselves as two halves of one job.
A precious memory is our first recital in her backyard - little girls in pink and white dancing joyfully to music by Gottshalk and Poulenc.
The memories - there are so many - all carry the spirit of that recital. it seems, no matter where we were or what we were doing, we were always in a sense dancing together joyfully. The love and joy, my gratitude for it, remains in my heart.
Madeleine, mijn lieve Muze, schepster van het schone, zonnestraal, inspiratiebron, mijn schat, je leven ging boven alles. Blijf bij iedere voorstelling naast mij zitten, deel met mij de zon, het licht, de kleuren en de muziek en bovenal de dans.
dd 10.08.2016
Lieve Madeleine,
Heerlijk je vandaag te zien. Dank je voor alles wat je voor Gerard gedaan hebt. Jullie hebben samen zo veel plezier gehad. Je betekent heel veel voor hem.
Je hebt mij (Paul) enorm geïnspireerd; weer van het leven te houden zoals het is. We hopen dat je de mooiste reis gaat maken.
Met heel ons hart, voor altijd!
Gerard en Paul
dd 11.08.2016
Van Madeleine,
Lieve vrienden
Ga ik doen !!
Dank en liefs aan jullie !
Kus , Madeleine
I look at the pictures and realize she always smiled.
I will try!
How lucky we were to have her in our lives.
Annelies and Morry Sheehan
My darling, I shall miss you so much, you were a very dear friend and a great woman. We have known each other since 2001. With a group of friends we made annual city trips. The four of us, with Herman of course, subscribed to concerts in the Concertgebouw, preceded by dinner in Amsterdam. We visited Herman and you in Klosters. Later we spent much time together; you were such a warm and sociable person.
You taught me to enjoy ballet, and I had twice the privilege of helping you in your studio to dress children for a performance.
We shall never forget you and will miss you very much.
To my great sorrow , I have just learned that you are no longer with us. You were and remain one of the greatest personalities I've ever known. Thanks for all the pleasure you have given us. XX Karin and Chris
Thank you for all the great moments together.
Specially the skiing trip to Kloosters with your children many years ago I will cherish forever, You will be missed, love britt
Ze bereikte daarmee de krant. Wij, leerlingen van twee klassen lager, keken enorm tegen haar op. Wat een durf!
Dear Madeleine, we met you late in your life and you made a big and lasting impression on us. With your passion for dance and because of who you were we shall never forget you. We are thankful to have met you. Love, Trudi and Toine x x
Marc Jonkers, ex directeur Holland Festival (Dans) en Holland Dance Festival.
Dear Madeleine, thank you for all the fun we have had together. You have given me so much. I will always keep you in my hart!X
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Love
MADELEINE.
She was a wonderful person
And we spend wonderful times together.
I hope you, the sons are doing well. That was always an important item for your mother.
Much love to you from
Karin and Folkert
Dancer
China
Truth or Lies
Dearest Madeleine Eekels, I just want to let you know it was the most beautiful memorial service to imagine……..it was the truth combined with magical lies……..and your dream come true, ”The dance of the blessed spirits’’, Symbolized your beauty and elegance. And you left the building with a, ”Gracious Salut d’Amour”, danced by Chabeli…… Your sons reflected each on their own manor what you mean to them, so real and to be proud off you did a great job for all off us who love you forever…. After the Memorial we of course met some very nice friends of yours, and we went to this beautiful museum close to the Magical habitat where you have spend so many precious moments……. Big hugs and kisses for you and Herman