JOHN F. ELFFERS

Loretta, our deepest sympathy is with you, may God keep you close.

Dear friends,
John or "J.E." as we all knew him holds a very special place in my heart. When I was a young man, out of work and trying to decide where to continue my education, John gave me a job on his crew, despite the fact I never wielded a paint brush in my life. Although my skills did progress throughout the summer they paled to John's and his boys. We not only shared work together but played golf each Thursday at Hilliard Lakes and took a fishing trip every year to Lake Ontario....

Dear Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your extended family on the loss of John. We pray for peace and comfort during this time and know that the Lord will be with you in all that you require. Warmest regards, Henry Herwerden and family: Ken & (Jan) Herwerden; (Paul) & Carol Herwerden-Kolesar-Johnson; Dan & (Peg) Herwerden and (Tim) & Cyndi Herwerden-Malefyt.

To Loretta,

My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Roz Zawicki

Sharon- my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I think back to last summer and the devasting news you learned about your Dad. Take comfort in your memories and the fact that your family was able to extend his life and enjoy his presence for much longer than you originally anticipated. Judy

To my friend Loretta who I worked with for years at Lakweood Hospital and your dear family. May peace be with you all now and into the future. John was a fine man and it is my pleasure to have met him. I am here for you. Love, Chris Nelson

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Dear Loretta and family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We pray for God's love and grace to lift you up over the days and weeks ahead. I remember the good times when we were both younger. And now years later I'm so grateful for the way you and John help my Cleveland family. You are so special to me. We love you. Ken and Dee.

PS I just read the book Heaven's for Real. It's quick read but have the tissues near by. I can't wait until God calls me home. What...

Dear Sharon and family,

Please accept my sincere condolences on the death of your father John. May he rest in peace.

Ankit