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Rein Nienaber
June 6, 2008
I will never forget the generosity of John and Grace to our family. I have fond memories of visits to the Climenhaga homes in Oakland, Oak Bay (where we were close neighbours) and Gordon Head. John was a very positive role model in my youth and in adulthood.
I treasure my friendship with Joan and David that has survived the years, and offer my sincere condolences. John will be missed.
Keith Climenhaga
June 4, 2008
I was saddned to hear of my father's cousin passing away. He was a model to our family to pursue a secondary education. I condolences go to both my second cousins, David and Joan, and his wife, Ila.
George Heyd
June 2, 2008
I was sad to hear of John's passing. I pray that you will feel God's strength and comfort as you mourn his death.
John was Chairman of the UVic Physics Dept when I was studying there, and his love of physics and astronomy was more than obvious. I remember one evening when Wilf Nienaber and I apparently had nothing better to do, we went to John's house to ask him a question that had arisen as we observed the stars that evening (Wilf assured me that this visit would be welcomed). John did welcome us graciously and enjoyed hearing our question and discussing it with us. This was one of my first examples of seeing the passion that teachers should have for their discipline and was an influence on me as I went on to a career in teaching Science.
Fred Nienaber
June 1, 2008
John and Grace were among my parents' most cherished friends and I also recall many visits to their Oak Bay home, enjoying their wonderful hospitality. Even as a teenager, I respected and admired John's strength of character and quiet commitment to his Christian faith.
Joan and David, I have only fond memories of our 'growing up' years, guided by your wonderful dad and mom.
May Christ's peace and the wonderful memories of your father sustain you during this time of sadness.
Willie Wall
June 1, 2008
Our families condolences to Ila, David and Joan. I fondly remember the early 1950's spending many Sunday afternoons at John's place.
May God's peace be with the family.
Debbie (nee Climenhaga) Loewen
May 31, 2008
So sorry to hear of Great Uncle John's passing. I am glad that my daugher & I were able to spend a few hours with him, Aunt Ila & Joan since our move to the Island but am saddened by the fact that I waited that much too long for my next visit. Just because Uncle John is gone doesn't mean that you won't see me again however! I look forward to another visit with you Aunt Ila & Joan.
John & E. May Miles
May 31, 2008
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Duane & dora Climenhaga
May 31, 2008
We were very sad to hear of Uncle John's passing, but are sure he is in a better place now. I (Duane) can remember visiting in Saskatoon when he was at the UofS and later in Victoria. My father (Evan) impressed upon us the importance of education and used Uncle John as an example of the opportunities afforded to those who followed this path. I was always impressed by Uncle John's humility and knowledge and enjoyed it when he and Aunt Grace were able to visit us at the farm in Delisle. I think the story is my father would like to have had the education but the opportunity wasn't there for him and Uncle John would have liked to farm but couldn't stand the uncertainties which that profession posed. Uncle John was the last person in that generation of the Rueban Climenhaga family, a family which were all kind and compassionate as well as inclusive. We as the next generation only hope to be able to pick up the gauntlet and continue to be good examples to all during our lifetime. We wish to send our heartfelt condolences to Ila, Joan and David and families at this sad time. May God be with you and comfort you.
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