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1945

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2020

Johannes KOUWENBERG Obituary

JOHANNES (HANS) HENDRIK KOUWENBERG, Rev. Dr. B.A. Hons., M.A., M. Div., D. Min., D.D. Passed away June 10, 2020, in Vancouver. Husband, Father, Minister of the Gospel. Born October 13, 1945, in Den Haag, Netherlands, son of Henk (Hendrik) and Joyce. A proud Canadian and diligent scholar, Hans immigrated in 1951 and completed his education in Ontario before taking a call to St. Giles' Presbyterian in Prince George, B.C. Hans and his loving wife, Colleen, ministered there and at Calvin Presbyterian in Abbotsford before retiring in the area. Hans is survived by Colleen; children, Jonathan (Rebecca), Joanna (Tyler) and Jennifer (Chad); siblings, Nancy Laws (predeceased Mo Lepage), Harold (Lorraine), Gordon (Elaine), John (Lisa) and Bart (Daphne); brother-in-law, Terry (Marilynn); and seven grandchildren (Wyatt, Westley, Nolan, Emerson, Olivia, Everett, and Sebastien). Predeceased by his parents and brothers, Arjen (Margaret) and David. A passionate family man, and grounded theologian, student and teacher, Hans noted that God's design for his life, and the gifts he had been given were well used in every aspect of his being. For this he was thankful. We will miss the way he enriched our lives though his encouragement, his peaceful gardens, and the stories recounted to grandchildren. The memorial service will be announced soon. Condolences may be sent to [email protected]. In lieu of flowers, gifts in remembrance are welcome to the "Pastoral Ministry Award" established by Hans and Colleen at St. Andrew's Hall thru [email protected] or to The Union Gospel Mission of Vancouver. The family thanks St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver and the Abbotsford Regional Hospital for their exemplary care.

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Published by The Globe and Mail from Jun. 20 to Jun. 24, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Johannes KOUWENBERG

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Calvin Brown

June 21, 2020

Hans was a longtime friend even from our hilarious days at Knox College to our retirements. He, Jim Statham, and I were appointed to our Mission fields in BC and we always felt the support and shared ministry in the BC context. At a time when most left the mission after a few years the three of us stay for two decades. Just knowing the others were there was an blessing. I remember on one occasion Hans came to Nelson for our summer school and to visit our unique Christian Community. He wrote a very encouraging article about it for Channels magazine (Renewal Fellowship).

Allan Groen

June 21, 2020

My wife Barbara and I were colleagues in Prince George where we met at the beginning of their ministry. We did some socializing with Hans and Colleen, but most important for me was the honour of being asked to baptize two of their children in the St. Giles Presbyterian Church. Our condolences to Colleen and the family. Allan and Barbara Groen.

Hanneke Masselink-Kouwenberg

June 21, 2020

He was a good person.

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