Jules Schelvis

Jules Schelvis obituary, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Jules Schelvis

Jules Schelvis Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 3, 2016.
Jules Schelvis, a Dutch historian who was the last insurgent of the Nazis' Sobibor World War II German extermination camp, died Sunday evening in his native Netherlands, according to multiple news sources, including The Associated Press. For full obituary and coverage from Legacy.com, click here.

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April 11, 2016

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April 9, 2016

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April 6, 2016

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Denise Latimer

April 11, 2016

God bless you for all the unspeakable horrors you had to endure. May your heart, mind and soul finally rest in peace. We will never forget, Jules.

Linda

April 9, 2016

I had never heard of him until his death, and now I wish I could have learned more and heard him speak. He sounds amazing.

D K

April 6, 2016

My heartfelt prayers to the family of Mr. Schelvis. It certainly took much endurance and faith to have survived the cruel treatment he and others were forced to be subjected to. His endurance and faith will definitely be remembered by our Heavenly Father. John 5:28.

ES

April 6, 2016

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

April 6, 2016

Condolence to the family,may you be comforted by God above...........

Paula Bautista

April 6, 2016

God speed, so much suffering at such a young age. God only knows what great rewards are waiting for him. Prayers to all remaining family.

Steve

April 5, 2016

He was a courageous brave man who fought back.he lived his life honorably.to his family my heartfelt condolences.(never again) rest now Mr.Schelvis!

B.C.

April 5, 2016

Mr. Schelvis will be remembered with much fondness as a brave survivor. Our first human parents rebelled against God. They took it upon themselves to set moral standards. The results? Human history of conflict, oppression, and moral and spiritual discord. The Good News is that soon God's original purpose will be a reality. People worldwide including Jules Schelvis will live together in peace.

Wright

April 5, 2016

To the family: Our heartfelt condolences to all.May the God of comfort, comfort you and strengthen you in the difficult days ahead. Draw close to God and he will draw close to you.

April 5, 2016

A journey back to history is what we learned behind his words of life experience, which at the same time, makes us appreciates the blessings we receives in life...My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends for loosing their beloved one and a great man - and may our Heavenly Father become your Stronghold to endure this time of grief since He understands what you are going through...

Jane Dowling

April 5, 2016

God bless you and your loved ones ~ Rest in peace.

April 5, 2016

A real hero. Rest in peace

J

April 5, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dwayne Bickham,Sr.

April 5, 2016

In God's care, rest in peace.

Phyllis Blackwell

April 4, 2016

God Bless Mr. Schelvis. May he rest in peace. He was a hero and I pray that his story and the stories of others who were victims of the Nazis will be forever remembered.
Phyllis Blackwell

Abigail D.

April 4, 2016

Mr. Schelvis was certainly a courageous man, and it's touching to see his dedication to teaching people about the injustices suffered during that terrible period in history. Soon all people will know that "God is not partial, but in every nation he who fears him and practices righteousness is acceptable to him." A lesson the Nazis did not understand since they believed in some nations being more superior...but wickedness did not trump good then, and it will not trump good in the future.

Kirt and Camille

April 4, 2016

Mr Schelvis will be missed and remembered. We are so sorry for your loss.(Nehemiah 5:19; 13:14,31)

Harry Simpson

April 4, 2016

So go him now to places only heroes see.

Scott Chamberland

April 4, 2016

Rest in Peace

Steve

April 4, 2016

He wad a brave man. A real mensch.Rest in Peace Mr Schelvis!

Adrian Barnette

April 4, 2016

We'll miss you !

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