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Ann Danilevich
November 23, 2010
I was very sorry to hear about your Dad. He was such a joy to be around, never out of great ideas, and a true champion for Scleroderma. I went through some of our DHCC photos for some images of him teaching UBC students -- something that I know he appreciated as much as the students did. He will be missed by everyone at UBC.
Papa with his adoring grandkids..aug 30 2010
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November 22, 2010
a few of the many faces of scleroderma
November 22, 2010
thank you to all the friends that have been sending me pictures of my dad to add to the guest book.
Debbie Kemp
November 17, 2010
Dear Helene,
So sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys. May you find comfort in all the wonderful memories.
Debbie & Andrew Kemp & Family
Val & Tom Colvin
November 11, 2010
Johnny was a favorite cousin and nephew around the Colvin house.He always brought with him a hearty laugh which made all of us feel good.He often found the time to stop by the restaurant for a quick "Hi" when in Airdrie.Thanks Johnny, We will miss you.Our thoughts are with John's family.
my dad for the scleraderma assocication
Helene Munro
November 9, 2010
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November 8, 2010
Helene, I was tremendously impressed by the amount and quality of time you spent with your dad in his final days. It was obvious on my visits that your company brought great comfort to him. I first met John many years ago when our BC scleroderma group asked John to provide financial advice to us, which he did. It was a huge help. He later joined our Board of Directors. After service there, he asked if I would nominate him for national office, which I was pleased to do. He was highly regarded at the national level, and managed to marry serious questioning about issues with pragmatic ways of resolving them.
One of my fondest memories of John was watching him mix a fine punch at several of Donna Gervais'scleroderma support group meetings. Smooth and tasty!. John approached the Burnaby Lougheed Lions Club for a scleroderma research donation, with great success. A highlight of several AGM's was watching John in urbane, relaxed fashion come forward and present still another cheque for a great cause.
I approached John to see if he would get involved with a group of medical students that Otto Kamensk was working with at UBC. John agreed to do so, and bcame a favourite presenter. He also helped our association participate at successive health fairs for pre-med students at UBC, to rave reviews.
John had a great sense of humour, and was passionate about the need to find the cause of and a cure for scleroderms, which severely affected him for several decades. He is truly and sorely missed.
Bob Buzza, President, Scleroderma Association of BC
Margie Scott-Rogers
November 8, 2010
It is with heartfelt sadness that I send my condolances to the family
John contacted me in September to advise me that he had booked a flight to Halifax to speak at the National Scleroderma conference and we planned for him to visit with us in Moncton for a few days. I was thrilled to finally have the opportunity to host western relatives and share stories of our grandparents. Alas, this was not meant to be!Rest in peace John,lovingly, your cousin
my dad 2008
November 8, 2010
Helen Goerzen
November 8, 2010
Your father, John Lewis, was a wonderful, hard-working board member for the Scleroderma Society of Canada. His power-point presentation of the hands of people with Scleroderma was fascinating.
Hold fast to memories of your father.
I remember him as ever smiling, kind and gentle yet very determined. Scleroderma did not consume him; scleroderma opened new windows for him. Hopefully, as I also continue living with Scleroderma, I can learn, remember and follow John's way of living with this illness.
from Helen Goerzen, another Scleroderma Society board member.
November 8, 2010
I'll never forget the first time I met your dad John. It was at a Scleroderma Support Group meeting. He was one of the friendliest, most inviting people I have ever met. He always made me feel welcome and always made me laugh!! John was always concerned about everyone else and if they were getting the appropriate treatments for their illness. I appreciated the determination and strength he had towards increasing the public's awareness about the disease of scleroderma. I was shocked and very saddened by his passing. I will miss John very much. My memories of John are tucked away in a special place in my heart.
My sincere condolences to your family,
Leta McCallum
Bill Denney
November 8, 2010
John was a constant and solid friend for 50 years. We shared many of life's hills and dales. We laughed and cried together.
Despite his physical issues, he kept a sharp mind and clever wit. Goodby chum, I will miss you hugely but thanks for the memories!
My sorrow goes also to remaining family and friends, we have all lost one of the good ones!
Margie Scott-Rogers
November 8, 2010
It is with heartfelt sadness that I leave my condolences here for John's family.John phoned me in Sept and shared his plans to come to Halifax and speak at the national convention of the Scleroderma Society.I was thrilled,as I have not been able to host my western relatives since my Great Aunt Jenny and Uncle Tom visited us when I was 16 years old!!What fun we had ,singing around the piano,and of course Aunt Jenny and my Grandfather Ronald dancing around the room and Aunt Jenny demonstrating"The Irish Washer Woman"Fond memories I wanted to share with John!Alas not meant to be.Rest in peace John with your wonderful parents and grandparents and we will meet in the GREAT beyond!
Neda Biljetina
November 7, 2010
John was very special person. It is hard to accept that he is not with us anymore. He was very dedicated to his work and to the Legion. I was amazed with the way he dealt with his health condition to end. I enjoyed John's sense for humor and easy going conversation. John loved to share his experience with the Air Force colleges and to play pool with them. There are so many little things about John that will always stay in my memory. He will be missed.
Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Aline Laporte
November 7, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of John's passing away. I had the chance to meet John in 2008 at the Ottawa conference.My husband and I had such a nice time with John it was as if we had none each other for many years. Since John and I suffered from the same illness scleroderma we had so many things in common we felt very close I will really miss him.The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow,may God bless you and your families, please accept my deepest sympathies.
Frank Redekop
November 7, 2010
Well my friend, I will miss your humour, stories and friendship. Thanks for all your help at the Legion; you sure saved my butt when I needed it most. Thanks for the mentorship and teaching, it meant a lot to me. We will meet again my friend but not too soon.
My condolences to your love ones.
Sincerely,
Frank
Helene Munro
November 7, 2010
love you always and forever dad. xoxo
2003
Helene Munro
November 7, 2010
I hated seeing my dad suffer with pain every day. I loved when he would stay with me and my boys and all the things he taught us. I can still hear him laugh and till the day before he died he still had his sense of humour. My boys and I miss him and will always love him more than he will know.
November 7, 2010
So sorry to hear of John's passing. My husband Dan Wutke passed away Sept 21st. I got a call from John sending his condolences to me and my family. He gave me a hug at the memorial at the Legion. He was so frail, but it was a shock to see that he passed away so soon after. He was such a nice, kind person.
Louise Wutke
November 4, 2010
I have some very fond memories of John. I first met him in Aug 1971 when I joined the Active 20 30 club.We remained good friends over the years. I am glad I was able to see him in the hospital before he passed away.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
Ron Leigh
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