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Nick van Eeden Obituary
It is with sorrow, that the family of Nick (Frank) van Eeden, of Pearl Street, Thunder Bay, announce his unexpected passing on Saturday, September 5, 2015. He is survived by his children Carla van Eeden and Andrew van Eeden, his beautiful grandchildren Mitchell and Calli and his brothers Charlie and John. Nick's life will be forever celebrated by all of those people that had the immense pleasure to call him family or friend. His friends are invited to join his family at the Branch 5 Legion, 229 Van Norman Street, Thunder Bay on Friday, September 11, 2015 at 5pm, in the upstairs bar where he played pool on Fridays.
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Memories and Condolences
for Nick van Eeden
15 Entries
Rodger Ferguson
July 11, 2016
I am sorry to hear about Nick's passing. It has been a long time since I last saw him. I was actually looking on line wondering if I could locate Charlie, who I went to high school with and knew his brother Nick had been living in Thunder Bay. If this messages works it way around to Charlie I like to express my condolences. My personal email address is [email protected].
September 23, 2015
Stunned to hear about Nick. Just recently he sent me the obituary of an old friend, Syd Pettit.
Who knew that mere weeks afterward he would be gone.
I saw Nick many times at Ken Dawson and Mary Robinson's and of course, we were around each other in the late 60's and 70's.
His passing doesn't make much sense. He was a gentle and thoughtful soul.
I know he'll be missed.
So sorry for his childrens' loss.
Patsy Pehleman, Toronto
Helen Erickson
September 15, 2015
My condolences to John, Charlie, Carly and family - I'm so sorry for your loss.
Nick was at the Manitouwadge Reunion here in London and then at the 50th Anniversary Reunion, so was fortunate to reconnect with this kind and gentle man. He will be missed but his spirit will always be with us.
September 11, 2015
Ah Nick so sorry to hear of your untimely passing. I'm sorry I did not know your family but I send my sincere condolences. You have lost a great character! Nick and I connected during our tenures at L.U. We were thereafter chatting buddies. After retirement I was always glad to meet up during our walks around Boulevard. Rest in peace Nick.
Sharon Kozak
September 11, 2015
To Nick's family - I was very saddened to hear about your loss. Once Nick and I were close friends and several years ago we reconnected. I hadn't seen Nick for over two decades when we had coffee, on a visit to Thunder Bay. It was fun to recall the "good old days", our adventures together, Manitouwadge folks, archeology folks as well as Nicks pursuit in the arts field. I remember John and Charles (and their parents) with fondness. I'm fortunate to have some special memories of Nick. I'm thankful that he was blessed with children and grandchildren and many friends and hope they have wonderful memories to hang on to on this journey of grief.
With sympathy
Maggi (Hannover) Trimble
Owen Sound, Ontario
Julie Major
September 11, 2015
Nick, so many laughs over the years, his spirit lives forever in the hearts of us all. Rest in peace our handsome friend.
September 11, 2015
Nick hung around with a bunch of us in Manitouwadge including his brother John, Bernie Schwartz, Gary Erl, Grant Goodwin,Dave O'Dell and Rory Hawes.
He introduced me to the game of pool in his basement where we spent many hours smoking, and telling lies.
He will be missed by all who knew him.
My condolences to His Family & John
Jim Beaton
Dave King
September 11, 2015
Ah, Nick. You will surely be missed. I was fortunate enough to have Nick call me a friend back in Manitouwadge. He didn't march to the beat of the same drum as the rest of his peers. Even as a teen, he walked his own path, and God love him for it. He was a very cool character. Like Rory said, he was a bit of a nut when it came to motorcycles. The last time I saw nick was in the hospital in Thunder Bay, where he was recovering from a pretty significant bump on the head from a motorcycle accident. He wasn't able to speak due to his brain being swollen, ( no he didn't have a big head,)so I pretty much did all the talking, and that was the only time during our friendship that I was able to dominate our relationship with my own thoughts .
Rest in Peace, Nick.
My condolences to John and Charlie, Nick's children, grandchildren, nephews and nieces.
He was one of a kind and the world will miss him.
September 10, 2015
Sincere condolences to Nick's family.
Tom Warren Thunder Bay
Pat Schwartz
September 10, 2015
Such good memories of Nick in Manitouwadge....always the nice guy. Loved getting back in touch with him in 2013. Charles, John and Carley, you are in my thoughts.
Paul Filteau
September 10, 2015
sorry to here about Nick's early passing. Fond memories of the days at Lakehead and searching for archaeological sites in the bush. Always enjoyed chatting with Nick on his walks around Boulevard Lake. Condolences to John and the family
September 10, 2015
So sorry to you are gone we has one good times in old Wadge , mayor rest in peace
Frank Myers
September 10, 2015
Sad to hear this. Nick and I were next-door neighbours as teenagers. Condolences to the family
Rory Hawes
September 10, 2015
I hung around with Nick and John as much as they would tolerate me.. I'll never forget Nick's booming laugh. He once rode a motorcycle from Ft.William to Manitouwadge and wasn't properly dressed for the cool weather. He made it to Bessie's Restaurant, and was so hypothermic he could only honk the horn, but he knew we would be there. We rushed out and lifted him off the bike and brought him inside. He couldn't talk for an hour, but he finally managed to laugh, so we knew he was alright. What a guy. The memories are flashing by, but all I can add is my sincere condolences to the family. Take care of each other, Charles and my old pal John.
September 10, 2015
Sincere condolences to Nick's children and grandchildren and you John and Charlie.
Therese Lafrance
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