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William GROOTENDORST Obituary
Memories and Condolences
for William GROOTENDORST
21 Entries
John and Cathie Howard
November 12, 2012
Dear Grootendorst Family,
You are in our hearts and in our prayers.
We are so very, very sorry.
With love,
John and Cathie Howard
Hornby Island
November 12, 2012
Dear Grootendorst Family,
You are all in our hearts and prayers .
A very special William is no longer with you.
We are so very, very sorry.
with love,
John and Cathie Howard
Hornby Island
Joanne Doubrava
November 9, 2012
Our family had just found out about the tragic accident that had taken the loss of such a wonderful man and we would like say how very sorry we are for your loss.
William was one of those rare men that always had a kind word for everyone and a smile on his face each time we saw him.
You'll be missed by so many people Bill, rest in peace, Joanne, Alex, Tanya & Alex Jr. Doubrava
Daphne Dalsin
November 7, 2012
To Wilhelmina and family
Our sympathy and condolences at the sudden death of William. With love from our family, Clinton, Mark, Joe, Veronica, Mary-anne, and Daphne Dalsin
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November 5, 2012
Lynn, I was deeply sorry to hear about Bill's passing. My son Oliver and I were at the funeral service and were very moved by bthe tributes to a wonderful man. When Oliver was 14 years old he asked me if he could work at Darwin. I called Bill who was in Nanaimo at the time and asked him if I could send Oliver over there to work for a couple of weeks. Oliver left Horseshoe Bay a boy and returned a man after spending two weeks with Bill. There are very few people that I would have trusted with my son at that age and it is a testament to Bill that he was one of them.On a professional level he was one of the most hard working and competent people that I ever had the priviledge to work with. On a personal level Bill was an extraordinary man for whom the phrase "Gentle Giant" seems so appropriate. My huge regret is that we lost contact. Lynn, my thoughts are with you and your family for losing a wonderful companion.A man who lit up every room he entered and touched every life he met. David Webbe.
Jenny, James, Will & Caroline Walter
November 4, 2012
Lynn, Chris, Jeremy, Alisha and your families,
We are profoundly sorry that Bill was taken so tragically and early from your lives. We will always remember him fondly; he had that rare and unforgettable ability to walk into a room and light it up with love, humour and always with a mischevious twinkle in his eye.
Thank you Lynn for opening your family home to us all yesterday. Meeting all your beautiful grandchildren was a true blessing. If he was watching down, Bill would have been extremely proud of you all.
Rest in peace, Bill.
Tony van Rooyen
November 3, 2012
To Lyn, Tante Will and all the Grootendorst family our condolances from the van Rooyen family in Tasmania,Australia. Got an email from ome Jan van Rooyen in Holland,he mentioned the terrible accident.I met William only one time when visiting Canada but remember my cousin well.Our deepest sympathy.
Janny and John Timmerman
November 3, 2012
Tante Wil, our condolences regarding the death of your eldest son William, an unknown cousin to Janny and John Timmerman from Tasmania. Please pass on our sympathy to his wife and teh rest of th family, our thoughts are with you all in this time of need.
Jack Smith
November 3, 2012
Jeremy and Family
Bill's ability to make friends and inspire them was in full force in September and October, when we met. His ability to inspire continues on.
November 3, 2012
Dear Mrs. G. -
So sorry to hear of your son's passing. You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Your Palisade Place neighbours -
Graham and Darlene Cale, Victoria BC
November 2, 2012
So sorry to hear about William's sudden passing. I only met William briefly but I know he was a fine man and a beloved member of his family. My heart goes out you.
Susan Price
Tommy O'Sullivan
November 1, 2012
I speak for many from the Evergreens over 40s Rugby Club who had the pleasure to know and play with Bill. Bill travelled to Chile and Argentina on our Evergreens 2004 tour. And what a terrific guy!
I have a very fond memory of Bill, Jim Davidson, Al Innes and myself (all of us over 6' 2") crammed into a tiny rental car, one of those tiny cars you will definitely NOT find in North America. Jim did the driving with the steering wheel up against his chest and his knees under his chin, Bill was doubled up in the front seat bowed down and Big Al and I in the back. Like sardines! We had an amazing day out touring around capped off with a visit to a great winery for some wine tasting.
One of those incredible once-off easy going days that was full of banter, stories, exaggerations and all round fun. Four big guys in a tiny car in a foreign country just having a blast!
A great day and an unforgetable memory for all four of us. Sad to see such a fine gentleman go.
It's not possible to sum up in words what a great guy Bill was.
Thanks for the memories Bill. R.I.P.
Eric Roy
November 1, 2012
Dear Grootendorst Family,
I was the first person on scene to the horrible accident north of Kitwanga, BC that claimed William's life on Monday morning. Other passerby and myself worked hard for over an hour trying to save him, both before emergency services arrived and then assisting them after they arrived. I can not begin to express how sorry I am that I exhausted all resources I had available to me and that there was nothing more I could do to save William. I will live with this regret for the rest of my life.
Please accept my deepest condolences & sympathies. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Eric Roy,
Terrace, BC
[email protected]
Nadia Paterson
November 1, 2012
Lynn, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
K McCulloch
November 1, 2012
Lynn and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Brenda Coleman
November 1, 2012
My heart is hurting for you and your family . I remeber the stories you have told me about him . Sending you a big hug so tight .
Rolland Cright
November 1, 2012
Lynn, I'm so sorry for your loss. William was a wonderful man, salt of the earth. I think of both of you every day. We had such a nice time together at Whistler. I have fond memories of him and he lives on in all of us.
Jody and Kerri KIdd
November 1, 2012
Dear Lynn and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this tragic time. We will always remember William as one who treasured his family and friends.
November 1, 2012
To Lynn and family,
Our deepest condolences. We can't put into words how saddened we are. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Gina and Sergio Cherubini
Julie and Jonathan Berry-Imbert
November 1, 2012
Although I never met William I know from talking with Cornelia and Ted that he was a beloved brother and will be so very missed. I am so sorry that he is gone from the lives of all those who expected to have many more opportunities to spend good times loving and laughing together.
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