VAN DRUNEN, John (Jan)
1927- 2017
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our Dad and Opa, John (Jan) Van Drunen on January 1, 2017 at the age of 89.
He is survived and will always be remembered by his loving wife of 42 years Antonia (Tony); his 7 children, Henry (Monica), Jany (George), Paul (Wanda), Frank, Yvonne, Sehra (Wayne) and Michael; 16 grandchildren; 18 great- grandchildren; and 1 great-great-granddaughter; and family and friends here and in Holland.
On Monday, January 9, 2017 at 11:00 a.m., the Interment will be held at the Little Mountain Cemetery, 16025-51st Street Edmonton, AB.
Chapel service and Celebration of his life at 2:00 p.m. at Foster and McGarvey Funeral Home, located at Connelly-McKinley Funeral Home 4820 Meridian Street, Edmonton, AB.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Stollery Children's Hospital in memory of John.
To send condolences, please visit: www.fostermcgarvey.com
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20 Entries
January 12, 2017
Lynn Tennant
So very sorry Tony, Henry and all the Van Drunen Family, A sad day for all of you as you grieve for the loss of your husband, father, father-in-law and grandpa. I carry many fond memories of John,and family from our hockey connection. A gentle, kind man who took such tremendous responsibility with his young family. He and with Tony's help built a strong family with true values. Forever remembered. May you rest in peace John.
January 10, 2017
Edward Haller
Dear Tony and Family
Sorry to hear of the passing of John, he was always good for a laugh. He was one of the good ones.
Ed Carol and Nel Haller
January 9, 2017
Rita Hemmes-Davis
Oom Jan was a good, kind-hearted, funny man. I know my father treasured his friendship with him as if they were brothers. If Dutch potatoes & green beans are being grown in another life, likely they will be tending them together again. Tony, Henry, Jany & Paul (and Tony's kids), we hope the memories of Oom Jan will help to ease the pain of his loss. with love, Rita Hemmes-Davis & Jim Davis
January 9, 2017
Lee Ann Fraser
Dear Jany and Family, so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and sending hugs and prayers in this difficult time xo
January 7, 2017
Our sincere condolences to you and family. With love from Yvonne, Cathy and Shirley (née Van Alphen) from New Zealand
January 7, 2017
Tony & Family: Very sorry to hear of John's passing. I have so many fond memories of him during my time at McGregor Construction. My condolences. Marj Thomson
January 7, 2017
Gerda (Gerdy) Roepcke (de Beurs)
Sending heartfelt condolences on Ome Jan's passing. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. And may the grief you feel today be replaced by the wonderful memories you will always have of him.
January 7, 2017
Ferko van Ancum
Dear Tony and family,
So sorry to hear from Ric Valentyn about Jan's passing.
My deepest condolences and sympathy to you and your family.
January 6, 2017
Minnie Dokter
Tony My condolences to you and your family,may Gog bless you during this difficult time,with love Minnie.
January 6, 2017
Joan Bone
So sorry for your sudden loss.
January 6, 2017
Tony and family....our deepest condolences to you and your family.
.....Bud and Peggy DeWitt & family.
witt
January 6, 2017
Melanie McGeough
Tony, my deepest sympathy to you and your family! My memories of John are all about laughter!
January 6, 2017
To all the VanDrunens and family my condolences
Mel Vader Whitecourt Alberta
January 6, 2017
Shirley VanDrunen
To Oma and the entire family,
I send my deepest sympathies for the loss of such a warm and gentle soul. Personally, my children and grandchildren were blessed to have had such a wonderful man to call their Opa!! He will be greatly missed but never forgotten...
Love and Hugs... Shirley VanDrunen
January 6, 2017
Anita
So sorry to hear of Opa as I knew him. Always smiling, laughing and didn't let much get in his way. He loved all his kids and grandchildren and anyone else unconditionally. Fondest memory I have is his potatoes! Thinking of all of you during this difficult time.
January 6, 2017
Nellie van Drunen
Dear Tante Tony and all my cousins and their families, our sincere condolences go out to you on Ome Jan's passing. I have many great memories of him and he will never be forgotten. Our love and thoughts are with all of you at this sad time.
Love Nell, Andy & Daniel
January 6, 2017
Stan & Char Symes
Henry and family our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Loss of a loved on is always difficult. Stan and Char Symes
January 6, 2017
Broere Family
My family sends their condolences. We have so many good memories of your dad and all the great times we all shared together.
January 6, 2017
Tony and Family. So sorry to hear about Ome Jans passing. May your memories fill your heart with joy,and bring you a smile, when thoughts of sadness peak through.
Always remembered with love, Linda de Beurs
January 6, 2017
Gene Daynes
Henry and families
Sorry to about your Dad. Always enjoyed his laughter.
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