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Doug Henke
February 18, 2023
John was a superb salesman. I hired him as a sales merchandiser . I will always remember John as a kind good humor person that always carried a great joke and a smile
January 9, 2007
Heartfelt sympathy goes out to John's wife Trudy, his son Rob, and daughter-in-law Gordena. John was a wonderful man who always had a smile and a joke to tell. It was always a pleasure to visit with John and Trudy whenever we went to Calgary and he will be truly missed.
- Ellen Quigley and June Mills
Minto, New Brunswick
Marianne & Stan Kundert
January 4, 2007
Trudy, you are in our thoughts and prayers. John was had such a positive outlook on life and was an inspiration to us all.
From all of us here at Edelweiss.
Stan & Marianne
Jolanda en Ed Lokhoff
January 1, 2007
Beste Trudy en familie, heel veel sterkte met het verlies van John.
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Major Bill Merritt
December 29, 2006
John was true friend during myappointmentas pastor at the salvation armychurch Glenmore Temple. May God be with Johns heavenly rest.
John and Henny Jordan
December 28, 2006
Trudy and family,
We all mourn the loss of a good friend. I never had the honor to meet you and John in person, but after about 4 years of emailing with John I felt a friendship, grown through mutual respect. We started out with opposing views on Forums in Dutch Newspapers. He stood his ground and I expressed mine, two "stubbern" Hollanders.
But it all changed, we started exchanging jokes, etc. We pushed politics aside. We were blessed and privileged that John became part of our lives. We will certainly miss him.
Pamela Knowles
December 28, 2006
I wish to extend my sincere condolence in the passing of John. He will be truly missed by his family and all those who knew him.
Richard vanLeeuwen
December 28, 2006
Met trots denk ik terug aan mijn meest favorite OOM. Een groot plezier om hem gekend te hebben. Zijn email berichten zal ik missen
Sterkte Tante Trudy, Robert
Richard van Leeuwen, Esther Makkreel
Martha, Chloe and Lucy Kinsella
December 28, 2006
When we moved to Banff Trail, John reached out to my children right away. He has been a playful and loving neighbour, and we will miss him. Our love goes out to Trudy during this difficult time.
Irene Bakker
December 28, 2006
I'm very sorry to hear about the passing of John.
He was a soldier till the far end
My condolences
Irene Bakker
Hans en Bep Biersteker
December 28, 2006
John, we zullen je vele E-mails met bijlagen missen.
Trudy en Familie, we wensen jullie veel sterkte toe in de komende tijd.
Wij vonden het altijd fijn om berichten uit Canada van John te ontvangen.
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Elsie and Bill Schreuder
December 28, 2006
Jan was a good friend. He blessed us with his opinions, his jokes and his stubbern ways. We are priviliged that he was part of our lives.
Dorothy & Harold Meyerman
December 28, 2006
To remember us of John: a true character, a spirited, free thinker and wonderful man, who will be in our minds for many years to come.
Jack Stiles
December 28, 2006
I'm very sorry to hear of John's death, he was a good guy.
Jack Stiles
Calgary Food and Associates Retirees
Henk en Marijke Ruis
December 28, 2006
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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