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John VanLeeuwen Obituary
John Melvin VanLeeuwen, 54, of Ferndale and formerly of Baltimore, died March 11 at Harbor Hospital after a short battle with cancer.
He enjoyed going to Ocean City, eating steamed crabs, gardening, walking his dog and John Wayne movies.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Rosemary VanLeeuwen; his brother, Robert VanLeeuwen; and granddaughter, Leah Fosdal.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce VanLeeuwen of Ferndale; his sisters, Cathy Knott of Towson and Carol Klauss of Manchester; his daughter, Shannon Fosdal of Pasadena; stepdaughter, Rebecca Phillips of Baltimore; and grandchildren, Jenna Fosdal of Pasadena, and Zachary and Courtney Phillips of Baltimore.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, March 14 at Gonce Funeral Home, 4001 Ritchie Hwy. Baltimore, where funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. Monday, March 15. Interment in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
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Becky Phillips
March 17, 2010
Pop,I miss you so much already.I know that you are in a better place.Mom and the girls are ok.I will keep my word to you.Your in my thoughts and the menories will keep me going til we can meet again.I love and miss you more each passing day.
Love always Becky
Zack Phillips
March 16, 2010
Pop, We Miss you, but know that you are in a better place. We will take care of MomMom, Hidie & Abbey.
Love Zach & Courtney
Joyce VanLeeuwen
March 16, 2010
To my loving Husband, John I wish I had more time with you. I miss you so much. I will carry the memories we had in my heart forever. I'll love you forever Joyce
March 15, 2010
To my dear brother who I loved with all my heart. I am so proud of how well you handled struggling with cancer. You never complained, you still had a smile on your face and you did not want to be a burden to anyone. All my memories are in my heart. God had his reasons for taking you now and one day I will see you again.
With all my love, Tissy
Renee Sinsky
March 15, 2010
To Johns Family. My Husband And Are Truly Sorry For The Lost Of John.He Was Always Nice To ME. My Huband Has Lost A Friend.. Our Deepest Sympathy To The Family..
Renee & Leonard Sinsky
Infusion Nurses
March 15, 2010
Our most sincere condolences on the passing of Mr. VanLeeuwen. It was such a pleasure getting to know he and Joyce while here for treatment. No matter the situation, John always had a smile on his face and was ready and willing to take on the next battle. Please, don't hesitate to call if we can do anything for you.
Infusion Nurses, Chesapeake Oncology
Fred Eichhorn
March 15, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies to Joyce and the family.
I truly enjoyed knowing and working with John over the last 20 years.
Shannon Fosdal
March 14, 2010
Dad I will miss you so much. I am thankful you are in a much better place and with Leah. I love you
Bonnie Livingston
March 13, 2010
My deepest condolences to John's wife, daughter and sisters. I do not personally know John's wife or daugther but I know his sisters, Cathy and Carol, and how much they both love their brother. Cathy is a very dear friend of mine and my sincere sympathy goes out to her and the family. Bonnie
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