Book of Memories for John Sr. Van Leeuwen

Condolence From Nico van Wieringen

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 15:16:05 EDT

We hereby send our condolences to all our Canadean family members. I assume that we all agree that his years at Hoivakoti have been very tough and hard for John and for that reason his death is a blessing for himself. We will remember John as a cousin who a.o. * enjoyed his visits to the Netherlands; * was a friendly host when we visited him in Canada and who was proud to talk in particular about the outdoor life in Canada; * who loved the nature of Canada; * who had a special character but which was certainly formed during his childhood and these years were in the fifties and sixties certainly NOT the most easy years in his life; * a cousin which I admired for what he had learned and done as a self made man; I never heard from him that he could NOT do something (but that is typical for most Canadean cousins). Let John rest in peace.

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Mon, 13 Jun 2022 15:09:22 EDT

John also knew his way in Ouderkerk aan de Amstel

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Mon, 13 Jun 2022 15:09:21 EDT

Always something to do near the Dutchman's Hut at River Valley

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Mon, 13 Jun 2022 15:09:20 EDT

John proud to show Canada to his family

Condolence From Rinus & Paula Brinks

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 10:58:38 EDT

Dear Van Leeuwen family, We are very saddened about the passing of John Sr. Van Leeuwen. It was quite some years ago that we were visiting John in River Valley with Norma. He gave us the grand tour on his estate while we were sitting in the back of his pick-up truck, showing the flowers and the area. We wish the Van Leeuwen family all the strength in these difficult times. May John rest in peace.

Condolence From Pio Cerilli

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 08:59:11 EDT

Sad news, John was a always a gentleman. I enjoyed talking to him and dealing with him in the construction industry. My condolences to the family.

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Sun, 12 Jun 2022 15:00:28 EDT

a good dutch beer on a nice dutch visit!

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Sun, 12 Jun 2022 14:57:47 EDT

Visiting Amsterdam.

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Sun, 12 Jun 2022 14:55:17 EDT

Working in Uncle Kek his dutch vegetable garden (with pipe!)

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Sun, 12 Jun 2022 14:53:24 EDT

After Dad Cor van Leeuwen his funeral.

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Sun, 12 Jun 2022 14:51:51 EDT

Interest in a lot of things in Holland!

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Sun, 12 Jun 2022 14:50:42 EDT

1956 John shooted his first bear; hunting was a passion.

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Sun, 12 Jun 2022 14:49:39 EDT

John liked music; played accordeon!

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Sun, 12 Jun 2022 14:44:51 EDT

Immigration from holland to Canada (13) after WW2; hard times!

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Sun, 12 Jun 2022 14:42:14 EDT

John. on his favorite dutch visits, along the river Amstel

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Sun, 12 Jun 2022 14:40:48 EDT

John, proud to be original a Dutch man!

Condolence From Herman and Nel van der Meyden- van Wieringen

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 16:57:40 EDT

Cousin Jan ( as we called him here in Holland) was a favorite guest, in earlier days he allready loved the parties which were given by Uncle Kek and aunt Nel and he felt home, when he was here around. May he now rest in peace.

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Fri, 10 Jun 2022 11:31:25 EDT