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John Cornelis Van BEEK

John Cornelis Van BEEK obituary, Victoria, BC

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Victoria, British Columbia

John Van BEEK Obituary

Van BEEK, John (Jan) Cornelis 1923 - 2016 Dear Family and Friends, Today I crossed the "Bridge to the Other Side" and am returning to where we all came from. After exploring many pathways in the old realm, where it has been quite a ride, I will be able to explore so many more spiritual pathways that I know are on this side. I can only be with you now in spirit! Much Love, John (Jan) C. Van Beek P.S. Many thanks and much love to my spouse and best friend Lavana "A heartfelt thank you to ALL who made my stay at the Victoria Hospice as comfortable as possible" - John

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Published by Victoria Times Colonist from May 13 to May 15, 2016.

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Dave Beer

May 23, 2021

I met John through cycling in Nanaimo and rode with him often. He was an inspiration to us all. I will always remember being part of his 85th Birthday ride from Nanaimo, through Parksville and through Qualicum Beach. He set the course and the pace, ending up home after much more than the planned 85 Km. I always admired his spirit and his physical abilities. Ride on John!
PS: Love the picture chosen of John on his "Bike Friday" on the "Top Bridge" to P. Alberni

Rik ten Cate

November 14, 2017

Dear Lavana,
I am sorry to now read about the death of John. I have met him some 40 years ago, when I stayed with the family in Port Alberni for half a year. I would like top get in contact with you to share some memories. Would that be possible? Thank you. Sincerely, Rik ten Cate.

Pieter Lambrechtsen

July 23, 2016

Dear Lavana and family, I was sad to read that John passed away recently. I have always cherished the memory of your wonderful hospitality and friendship when I met you in Port Alberni so many years ago. With you in spirit.

May 18, 2016

I fondly remember John having met him in Pt. Alberni at a workshop I presented, then again in Victoria when I was speaking at a church. My condolences Lavana.
Dr. Gail Muzio (nee Schultz)

Dirk HuIsman

May 14, 2016

Oom Jan was a fine uncle. He taught me how to ski up on Forbidden Plateau. Got to ride in the rumble seat of his old model T as a kid. He took me for a tour of the Alberni Valley and out to the west coast in his Stinson tail dragger air plane. Many happy memories. Dirk

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