Listowel Florist changes hands, as owners celebrate retirement, new chapter

January 30, 2025 @ 7:00 amBusiness, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Local News

After 40 years of business, owners of the Listowel Florist pass the flower baton to a new generation. Pictured above: New owners, Melba and Caleb Voskamp; Ed VanGeest, original owner est. business in 1975; Ray and Brenda Heeres, new retires and owners of Listowel Florist and Gifts for 40 years, with their legacy beginning Feb. 1, 1985.
LISTOWEL – It was back on Feb. 1, 1985 that Ray and Brenda Heeres purchased The Listowel Florist from Ed VanGeest. Originally, the shop was mainly a florist but over the years the Heeres added many lines of giftware. In order to make their store more unique, they started collecting antique and vintage items to…
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