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for John DeKoning
Bailey Carole
October 6, 2024
Thinking about you. 13 years already. Remembering the great times our families had together.
Carole Bailey
October 6, 2023
We have wonderful memories of the camping trips our families had together. I imagine you and Frank are fishing in Heaven if there are streams and rivers. All the pain and suffering is gone.
Carole Bailey
October 6, 2022
Remembering the great camping trips our families had together. Those were happy times. Who would have known that Frank would be joining you just 3 months later. If there´s fishing in heaven, I see two old fishermen, kicking back waiting for a bite.
October 6, 2012
Dear JoAnna and family: It's hard to believe a year has passed and with it so many changes. John may not be physically with you, but I know he is there spiritually and in your heart and memory. As the time passes, the deep sorrow changes to memories of good times, silly things that you shared and more and more you can think of him with smiles of the times that were good. Love you and think of you often. Carole
Dottie Lemke
October 6, 2012
To the Dekoning Family I wish to give you my condolences. I will always remember John with care and affection....He will truly be missed
October 14, 2011
Dear Joanna and family, my sincere condolances go out to you all for the loss of your husband, father and friend. May the Lord be with you during rhe time ahead, to comfort you and keep you until such time as you meet agian. Sincerely, Kay Forslund
Daniel Adair Turner
October 13, 2011
"Blessed are those who die in the Lord" Not only is John now surrounded by eternal light of love, but those who love him, like JoAnna and family and friends know the comfort of knowing one whose life was well lived.
Al Foster
October 13, 2011
I enjoyed knowing John and his parents of many years before his parents passed on. May God be with the family in this time of sorrow. Al Foster
October 13, 2011
Joanna I am walking in this valley with you through prayer. I remember one day when I came to call on John you met me at the door with tears saying "I prayed you would come today". Those were, and still are, preciouis times of memory with you and John. Pastor Milton Harrington
Frand & Carole Bailey
October 12, 2011
Joanna and family, you have all been in our thoughts and prayers. You know the love we had for John and the sorrow we feel that he is no longer with us. He was a good man and left such a profound legacy on his family and the love the two of you shared for so many years. God Bless each of you.
October 12, 2011
With love and prayers for the DeKoning family; the Palmquist Family
Steve Buerer
October 12, 2011
I have fond memories of John DeKoning and Grandpa John working on the construction of North Highlands Church of the Nazarene in the first half of the 1960s. As a young teen, he encouraged me to do thing on the church that I hand never done. Steve Buerer
Margie Smith
October 12, 2011
Joanna and family, my sympathies to all of you. I'll always John as a great neighbor, always ready to lend a hand. God bless you all.
Sue Wilkie
October 12, 2011
Our prayers and thoughts are with you Johnny and Mimi, John was a wonderful man and will be missed by many.
October 12, 2011
Our prayers & thoughts go out to you Joanna & family.
Love, Tom & Victoria Butcher
June Iljana
October 12, 2011
My thoughts are with you, Johnny and Mary Anne, and with the rest of your family. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Dottie Lemke
October 12, 2011
My condolences to the DeKoning family. John will be missed by all, but will always remember him at Johnny's house drinking beer with the boys. Rest in peace John!!!
Noreene DeKoning
October 12, 2011
A Very Good Man was lost to this world on October 5, 2011. He will be truely missed by all who loved and cared for him. We are all so privileged to have had him in our lives.
October 12, 2011
John was a very special brother in law, he always put a grin on my face, just wondering what he would come up with...We loved him and will miss him. Ruthie and Les (Victorville CA)
Mary Anne DeKoning
October 12, 2011
John was an awesome dad and a great friend. I feel privileged to be a part of his family.
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