James L. van Nostrand

James L. van Nostrand obituary, Chilliwack, BC

James L. van Nostrand

James van Nostrand Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 18, 2013.
Unexpectedly, in Abbotsford, BC on Monday, April 15th, with Lynne by his side, James lost a courageous two-year battle with cancer. An innovative designer and boat builder, sculptor and photographer, James loved to work with his hands and loved to be on the water. He grew up in Ontario, but loved Canada east to west and made BC his home with his family. James is survived by his wife Lynne, sons Benjamin and Jacob, parents Peter and Janet, and loved by in-laws Isabelle and Dennis Baker of Edmonton. He is also survived by siblings John (Paula), Sarah, Peter (Jennifer), nieces Rebecca and Charlotte, sister-in-law Gwen Weber and family.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation at 610 University Ave., Toronto, ON M5G 2M9, would be greatly appreciated.

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Rob vanNostrand

April 12, 2019

Remembering James today.

Carrie Hinterberger

May 23, 2013

It was with great sadness that I read about the unexpected passing of your husband, Lynne, and father, Ben and Jacob. I have so many fond memories of the creativity expressed by all of you. May you find comfort in the good times you had together as you endure this immense loss.

Mill Lake, December 2011

April 24, 2013

Pat, Joanne & Cody Watson

April 23, 2013

Lynne, I just read with shock and sadness of the sudden passing of James. Please know that our thoughts are with you, Benjamin and Jacob during this most difficult time. We will always look back fondly on our time at Hobby Hill Preschool, James time and parent dedication, and our boys birthday parties when they were young. We are thinking of you, Pat, Joanne & Cody Watson

April 22, 2013

Barbara and I would like to express our deepest condolences to you Lynn along with Ben and Jacob on the loss of your husband and father. His spirit and sense of adventure was so contagious and motivating. May his soul rest in peace. John & Barbara Skorupa ( Abbotsford, BC ).

April 21, 2013

April 21, 2013

Downsview

April 21, 2013

Shelley Stefan

April 21, 2013

Shelley Stefan

April 21, 2013

Davida Kidd

April 20, 2013

For Jim and Lynn

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Qt-ohf6jUo

Davida Kidd

Davida Kidd

April 20, 2013

Jim and Lynn
What a fighter and positive ball of light Jim was and I'm sure still is. What a lovely soul. The many astonishing things that he made live on for us to enjoy, cherish and be inspired by.
Davida Kidd

Nicole and Gerardo Rodriguez

April 20, 2013

Jim, thank you for teaching me how to tuck in a tarp so the paint on my truck would't get scratched! I didn't know Jim very well but I always heard such lovely things about Him. I remember him driving the tractor around the farm pulling the hay wagon. He seemed so full of life and confidence. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.

Rob vanNostrand

April 20, 2013

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Donald van Nostrand

April 18, 2013

Jim - May you find calm waters and a bit of white water to shoot for fun, cousin. You will be missed. Condolences to Lynne and the boys, and of course to Uncle Peter & Aunt Janet, John, Sarah, and Peter.

Love
Donald, Andrea, Jessica, Noah, and Joshua van Nostrand
Berwick, Nova Scotia

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