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James John Jonk
1934 - 2016
James John Jonk
1934 - 2016
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BORN
1934
DIED
2016
James Jonk Obituary
Dad was born on August 16, 1934 in Purmerend, Holland to Klaas en Anne Jonk. He was one of 13 children. He immigrated to Canada in July 1954 to follow his brothers John and Henry and sister Jo and her family.
He worked a lot of different jobs throughout Alberta and British Columbia and met Mom in the Queensborough area. They were married for over 59 years until mom passed away on January 31, 2016.
Dad's adventurous spirit took the family to live in many different places including California,, Albera, Northern British Columbia, Queensborough and even back to Holland. In 1974 they settled in Chilliwack.
Dad was a hard worker and enjoyed being among people.
He leaves behind his children Nick (Marian), Liz, Jim (Helen), and Annette. His precious grandchildren Alicia, Jordan, Nicola, Justin (Heidi), Nicolas (Kassi), Michelle (Torin), Kevin (Stephanie), Larissa (Ken), Kaitlyn, Lindsay, Devan, Lauren and Connor as well as his great-grandchildren Maya, Scott and Carter.
He will be missed by all his family in Canada and Holland.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Langley Lodge and Care Foundation would be appreciated. 5451 - 204th Street, Langley BC V3A 5M9 or online donations can be made at www.langleylodge.org.
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August 21, 2016
Going to see Oom Sjaak and Tante Mary was always a treat when we where very young. Uncle Jim was a busy charismatic man, I'm sure everyone will miss him as well as Aunt Mary. They are together again, as he wanted. Lorette van der Peet and Roland Olivier.
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Nick and Jan Hurley
August 14, 2016
Jim and Mary were always so welcoming. We will miss seeing them when we visit Langley.
Marian and Arlen Stocking
August 9, 2016
Our condolences to everyone. Uncle Jim and Mary were special to us, as we had few Canadian uncle and aunts. Hopefully your good memories will help you through this difficult time. Especially losing two parents so close together. Our prayers are with you.
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