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This article is presented solely for educational and commemorative purposes and discusses the life and death of a child victim of the Holocaust.

1 December 1928 | The Life of Eva Edith Heimans in Zutphen, Netherlands

Eva Edith Heimans was born on 1 December 1928 in the Dutch town of Zutphen, where she spent her childhood in a supportive and loving Jewish family. Her early years were marked by school, friendships, and family traditions that connected her to a strong cultural heritage. Her community hoped she would grow up in an environment of safety and opportunity.

With the German occupation of the Netherlands, daily life for Jewish families, including Eva’s, changed dramatically. Restrictions and discrimination increased, and ordinary routines became overshadowed by uncertainty. Despite these challenges, her family continued to protect her and preserve a sense of normalcy for as long as possible.

In September 1944, Eva was deported to the Theresienstadt ghetto, one of the many locations used during the Holocaust to detain Jewish civilians. The following month, she was transported to Auschwitz. Like many children affected by the genocide, she did not survive. Her life ended before she had the chance to grow into adulthood.

Eva’s story represents the countless young lives lost during the Holocaust—lives filled with promise, abruptly taken during one of the darkest chapters in human history. Remembering her helps us restore the personal dignity that was denied to the victims and reminds us of the importance of safeguarding human rights.

Today, we honour Eva Edith Heimans by acknowledging her place in history and commemorating the 102,000 Dutch Jews who were murdered during the Holocaust. Preserving her story encourages future generations to reflect on the consequences of hatred and to work toward a world in which every child can live free from persecution.

By speaking her name, we help ensure that Eva and all victims of the Holocaust are never forgotten.

Official & reputable sources
– Yad Vashem Central Database of Shoah Victims’ Names – entry for Eva Edith Heimans
– United States Holocaust Memorial Museum – Dutch Jewish deportations, 1944
– NIOD Institute for War, Holocaust and Genocide Studies – Westerbork and Theresienstadt archives
– Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum – transport lists, October 1944