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David & Betty Breedlove
May 31, 2016
Tracee
Betty and I want to add our condolences. I had met up with Debra and George Thornton and they gave me the sad news. I was shocked. Tim was one of the nicest people I had ever met, always with a smile. I remember the time I came to Melbourne and you guys took me around. We rode bicycles out to the beach and played euchre all night. He touched a lot of people with his energy and positive outlook. You couldn't get him down. If you get down our way, please let us know. It would be good to catch up. Muito triste David & Betty
Nikki McNicol
May 17, 2016
My condolences to you all.Tim was my boss while he was in Australia, a great boss and friend. I admired and learned many things from him. Ford has lost a valuable family member.
Christina Lim
May 10, 2016
Dearest Tracee and Brooklyn,
Please accept our condolences. We were so sorry and shocked to hear of Tim's passing. Our family remembered Tim fondly as a funny and kind man who enjoyed lemon meringue pie. We remembered his kindness and his faithfulness to God. He will be missed. We will keep the both of you in our prayers asking for Him to give you strength and courage as you walk through this valley.
- ChooKhee, Christina, Audrey & Marcus, Friends from Melbourne, Australia, May 11, 2016
Sheila Coughlin
May 5, 2016
Heaven has gained a wonderful angel. Tim's humor and smile will never be forgotten. My deepest heartful condolences to his family, especially his beautiful wife, Tracey. My thoughts are prayers are will you all. Stay strong in the Lord!
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Mike Carty
May 4, 2016
I am very saddened to hear of Tim's passing. I am a fellow Ford employee who has known Tim for many years. I thought of him often over the past year as he battled this awful disease. My deepest condolences to Tim's family.
Mike Carty, Dearborn
Debbie Debolt
May 3, 2016
My deepest sympathies to the entire Veenstra family . I knew Jan and her "boys" through Park Flowers & Gifts on Grindley Park. They were customers for many years and I have very fond memories of making their flowers for various dances during their high school years. The most polite and kind familly. I am so sorry for your loss. - Debbie Debolt , Former owner of Park Flowers and Gifts
Nick Oliver
May 3, 2016
To a good man, and his amazing family, may God guide and bless all of you. Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Nick O.
Ramki Srinivasan
May 2, 2016
Tim has and will always be a dear friend. I have been inspired by his dedication and integrity ever since I joined Ford in 1995 and worked with him. I will always remember his encouragement to take the path less taken. Your memory will be cherished. Rest in Peace!
WillRachel Pareja
May 2, 2016
Dear Tracee and Brooklyn and family,
What a loss! We're sorry.
Now Tim knows. It is not death to die.
May the Lord hold you tightly through this storm.
His grace and peace be yours as our all of his blessings in Christ.
With much love and groaning,
Will, Rachel, W. Haddon, Gabrielle & Jacob Pareja
Julie Hollar Bernick
May 2, 2016
To the Veenstra Family, we were so sorry to hear about your loss. We send you our condolences; our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Steve Albain
May 2, 2016
Tim was an inspirational leader who always had a smile on his face. His passion at work was contagious and he was always approachable. I will always consider him to be one of the best managers that I ever worked for. My thoughts and prayers go out to Tim's family. May God continuously bring memories of happy times and laughter shared with Tim. RIP Tim, you will be missed.
Deborah Tsermengas
May 2, 2016
Heartfelt and deepest condolences from all our family to yours.
Marcia Kandah
May 2, 2016
I didn't know Tim extremely well and yet I did....because he had a way about him that made you feel comfortable, and special, and valued. From both a work and personal perspective, Tim was a true lead by example man. He will be truly missed and remembered so fondly.
Page
May 2, 2016
The special love of Family and friends , will help you to cope and give you strength and comfort to see you through this difficult time.
Sam Warnock
May 2, 2016
Thoughts and prayers go out to Tim's family. Tim was a friend, mentor and excellent Manager. His leadership and positive approach to tasks will not be forgotten. Thank you Tim for setting the bar at Ford Motor Company. Everything about you will be truly missed.....
Sheriese Johnsob
May 2, 2016
To the Veenstra family...I am praying for you and I know the peace of God will sustain you in the days to come. I am an employee at Ford Motor Company and worked with Tim and he made a great impact on myself and those around him. His smile, integrity and beaming light were such a blessing to us all. He will be missed, but it is truly a blessing to know that with Jesus as our Savior he is a part of our future and we will see him again in his glorified body. Blessing to you and may the peace of God guard your hearts and minds. Sheriese Johnson
Monica Mendes
May 2, 2016
Tracee and Brooklyn, receive our condolences. God is good all the time, all the time he is so good! Tim is now with our Lord Jesus, he made his way, a good way, he had a wonderful life. We spent so many good times, his happiness, character, his heart, was so appreciate by all friends and family, the time we spent will be forever in our memories. Just rest into God's arms and delight on his presence. the peace that exceeds all understanding coming upon on you both. Receive our love, our embrace although the distance we are with you in spirit. Love You <3.
Mônica & Wiliam César, Brazil.
John LoPorto
May 2, 2016
My deepest condolences to Tim's family... Tim, you were one of a kind! Thank you for your support and example of faith's power during the toughest of times.
Gloria Wilder
May 2, 2016
To Tracee, Brooklyn and the entire family, You have my heartfelt condolences and prayers. God will see you through. Continue to trust in Him. Tim was my manager at Ford. His kindness and loving spirit exemplified who he was in Christ.
Gloria Wilder
David Rodgers
May 2, 2016
Tim brought enthusiasm and a positive approach to all issues at Ford... big or small. He maintained that same positive outlook when sharing the news of his condition with his colleagues... he had a plan (God's plan) and would follow it. It was clear that his faith and family were his source of strength in dealing with his illness. The strength and the positive mindset Tim exemplified in the face of battling his disease is something I am taking forward with me to deal with life ups and downs big or small. May the Lord's Peace be with his family.
Deise Sena Schofield
May 2, 2016
I will always remember Tim with a large smile in his face, with always something nice to say, even when the days were not that nice. As in 2 Timothy 4:7 (so appropriate, Timothy), I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith. That's what he did. We might not see your smile here anymore, but your example of kindness and faith, and your testimony will forever be encouraging us to keep fighting the good fight too. May the Lord receive you with arms open wide, my friend!
Melinda Calinda
May 2, 2016
Tracee, Brooklyn and other family members...so very sad to hear about Tim's passing. We know, however, that he is now in a better place and without pain and suffering. He is probably up in Heaven right now taking pictures and making scrapbooks of his adventures anxiously awaiting the day we will join him. That is some of my fondest memories of Tim...the Saturday nights we would come to the house in Flowers Creek for the Scrapbook parties and he would always carry ALL of my bags up and down the stairs. He never complained about it either. He was always smiling and just an all around nice guy. It was a pleasure knowing him and he will be missed. My deepest condolences go out to you and your family during this very sad time. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.
Kenneth Allen
May 2, 2016
My prayers are with you, Tim was a great man and will be rewarded in Heaven. Then I heard a voice from heaven say, Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on. Yes, says the Spirit, they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them. Revelation 14:13
The Gibbons Family Gibbons
May 2, 2016
Dear Tracee and Brooklyn, please accept our deepest condolences. We thought the world of Tim and know he will be missed by so many. Although we are many miles away, we think of you often and are praying for you. Rest in peace Tim.
Randy Schofield Schofield
May 2, 2016
"May our Families thoughts and prayers be with you"
To Tim's family, words can hardly express the depth of feeling felt by his friends here at Ford. He was a deeply caring man, who made it a mission of his to get to know and to help people who worked for and near him. Tim has made a dramatic impact on so m
Randy Miller
May 2, 2016
To Tim's family, words can hardly express the depth of feeling felt by his friends here at Ford. He was a deeply caring man, who made it a mission of his to get to know and to help people who worked for and near him. Tim has made a dramatic impact on so many lives as few people ever could.
I've known Tim for almost 20 years as one of the most positive, enthusiastic and inspiring leaders with whom I have ever had the pleasure of working. In this time of sorrow, we have been hearing from his colleagues, not just in Dearborn, but in Brazil and Australia, of how much Tim has touched their lives, how much he has meant to them.
In losing Tim, we have lost so, so much. We can only hope that you might find some solace in hearing of all that Tim has done to deeply affect the lives of so many people. Our hearts go out to you.
Ernst Meijer
May 2, 2016
Respectful, honor, insightful, cordial, trusting. And a great sense of humor and drive. Tim was an extraordinary person to work with and work for. His departure leaves a tear in the fabric of our lives, a sense of immense sadness and loss. Tim and his presence are sorely missed.
Keith & Helen Chessell
May 2, 2016
Our heartfelt sympathy to Tracee, Brooklyn and other family members. Our memories of Tim are precious and unforgettable. God's love, peace and comfort at this time. How we wish we could be there to hug you!
Suzanne Nagy
May 2, 2016
My deepest condolences to the Veenstra family at this time. To release a son, a brother, a husband, a father into the hands of God is not easy. Praying for God's strength and mercy at this time. Sorry to be so very far away.
Beatriz & Chet Dhruna
May 1, 2016
Dearest Tracee and Brooklyn, our most sincerest condolences to you and your family. Tim was larger than life, and had such a wonderful and kind personality that touched so many. I still remember the Halloween party your family hosted in Brazil. Tim spent the whole time in his homemade haunted house, giving it his all to make it a memorable experience for the kids. He will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
Kim Franz
May 1, 2016
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to all the Veenstras and especially to my former colleague and friend, Jan. May you find peace and strength in the days ahead.
Kim & Phil Franz
Kent Prain
May 1, 2016
May the Lord be very near you!
Craig and Barb Fike
May 1, 2016
Our deepest sympathies to all of Tim's family. Especially Tracee and Brooklyn. You are in our prayers during this difficult time. Tim was a great man - always so positive and upbeat- it was contagious! I enjoyed working with him very much. The Ford family will miss him dearly. God Bless.
Gregg Dunn
May 1, 2016
I met Tim a few years ago as a UAW Representative. We were to work together to bring in export work from the docks. Tim really impressed me in that sometimes, to be honest, we don't get too much help from our Ford counterparts. Tim was true to his word and helped us working together to bring in numerous work that used to be sent out to the docks. You may think this is a strange comment, but I just want you to know that Tim was a good man, an honest man who had integrity and did what was right at work. As a UAW member, I was glad to get to know Tim, to work with him and to call him my friend. I'll miss Tim, but will see him again in Heaven.
Gregg Dunn
Timothy Reid
May 1, 2016
My deepest sympathies to Tim's family and friends. His passing leaves an irreplaceable gap in this world. I worked with Tim over many years and he always had time for a chat and a joke..alongside hard and committed work. His enthusiasm, energy, intelligence and insight are traits I will never forget. I will miss him, but I am sure we will all remember him forever as the great guy that he was.
Richard Tilley
April 30, 2016
My deepest sympathies to all Tim's family at this difficult time. Tim had an amazing, enthusiastic and engaging spirit and I will treasure the memory of the times I have worked with him. I remember Tim introducing me to TimTam biscuits in Dearborn with immense pleasure and enthusiasm to be able share his precious Australian memories. Please accept my condolences for a life taken too soon.
Hope Howell
April 30, 2016
Our condolences to Tim's family. We are members of Dearborn Christian and remember the family well. Phyllis is right, we do not expect to mourn our children. Love to all, Hope and Jim Howell
Wayne and Janet Ferguson
April 30, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Gina Roche-Kelly (Tiburzi)
April 30, 2016
To the family of Tim - I will forever remember Tim, truly as a professional mentor. He showed through his actions how to get things accomplished and impress the world with respect and reverence. I worked for Tim while at JDRF/Ford for many years. He did so much for me and taught me so very much. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Theresa Demel
April 30, 2016
To the Veenstra Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. I was shocked to hear of Tim's passing. I worked with Tim for many years on the JDRF team at Ford. He was the reason I got involved! I am glad that he is at peace and no longer suffering. I hope that comforts you in during this time of sadness.
Theresa Demel
Ann Porada
April 30, 2016
Dear Tracee, My deepest condokences. So sad for your loss. I think of you all at every JDRF walk attended. May Tim rest in peace. Love, Ann Porada and family
Jeff & Kristi Jones
April 30, 2016
I have known Tim since I was a young child, when he and his brother Mike used to mow our lawn at 22324 Nowlin St. Tim used to always take the time to stop and teach me about what he was doing with the mower and talk about their successful business. Fast Forward to 30 years later and I had the great opportunity to work with Tim at Ford and learn from him again on product programs. I miss his Thursday afternoon meetings and his passion for helping us all grow. Our deepest condolences and prayers to the family.
Phyllis VanAndel
April 30, 2016
My special sympathy to Tim's mother, Jan. As parents we expect our children to mourn our death, not to endure the loss of a child. Having left Dearborn and the Detroit area twenty years ago, I was not aware of Tim's illness. Praise be to God for Tim's beautiful testimony to the grace he experienced.
Cindi Jett
April 30, 2016
Tracy..I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband Tim. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Cindi Jett
Randy and Faith White
April 30, 2016
Thankful for Tim's life and his testimony. He will be missed.
Benjamin and Teresa Kuo
April 30, 2016
Tracee, Brooklyn and family, our deepest and sincerest condolences, our thoughts and prayer are with you. I've known Tim for 16 years since our days of working together for 4 years on the Escape/Tribute program. I will always remember his optimism, professionalism and infectious smile. Although I currently live in China, every time I visited Dearborn, I would stop by to say hello to him and sometimes for lunch. He supported me during my battle with this same terrible disease. When I finished my treatment and right before I was about to return to China, he gave me a framed well wish sign with a Block M that says "Ben Kuo beat cancer 2013". This sign has been sitting on my desk at home ever since. This shows the type of kind and caring person he was.
Jill and Walt Yakima
April 30, 2016
Tracee, Brooklyn and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Your faith and love has been an amazing inspiration to everyone and I'm sure sent Tim onto his journey with love and condidence. You will all see him again someday.
Dan Schneble
April 29, 2016
I got to know Tim in the last 5 years when I came out of retirement. I had multiple one-on-one discussions with him over that period of time. He was a genuine, down to earth, all around good person. I always enjoyed our chats. He was always pleasant and made you feel appreciated. I will miss Tim. I am in South Carolina and cannot be there in person but my prayers go out to Tracee and Brooklyn during these dark and difficult days. I know Tim is looking down on all of us.
Rozalin Williams
April 29, 2016
To the family of Tim Veenstra - my prayers for all of you. I didn't know Tim for a long time (only 4 months at Ford Motor Company) but he was a very nice person. Rest in peace, Tim.
Art Hyde
April 29, 2016
Tim was an energetic and kind friend. He was always looking at the bright side of every issue and was never one to grab or hoard attention for himself. That he should be taken from this world so soon is a tragedy to all of us. My family and I extend all of best prayers and hopes to Tracee and Brooklyn as they carry on in the future. At times like this I think about what my mother said when her mother passed away "we shouldn't think about what we lost, we should think about the what we gained."
Patricia Sharkey
April 29, 2016
Tim was an extraordinary man. There are many at Ford Motor Company who will deeply mourn his passing as his was a life of service, love, compassion and excellence. May he rest in peace. Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.
Bryan Moore
April 29, 2016
To the Family of Tim Veenstra - My deepest and most heartfelt sympathies to you during this time of great sorrow and grief. I have been praying for Tim and the entire family for months. And while no words can provide much comfort at times like these, my prayer is that the God of all comfort, who is rich in mercy and is holding Tim in His loving arms right now, will grant you peace and hope for an eternal future with Him where you will be reunited with Tim in a place of perfect love and harmony!
Gary & Deb Veenstra
April 29, 2016
We are filled with sorrow for us remaining behind, but we are overjoyed in knowing that Tim is with our Almighty Father and Jesus Christ this very day glorifying them from now through eternity. Tim fought the good fight and finished well. Our prayers to Tracee and Brooklyn as you go through this valley. We know our good, good Father has a master plan for you both and it will be for His glory. Love you both.
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