Cornelius «Casey» Van Der Loo
Peacefully in his 93rd year on Sunday,
June 16 at Mount Hope LTC, surrounded by family and his cherished wife
Netty (nee Brekelmans) of 66 years. Casey was born in Udenhout, The
Netherlands September 8, 1926 to Wilhelmus and Johanna (Weijtmans). He
emigrated to Canada with his beloved bride in 1952, working one winter
in Thedford before settling in London,
Ontario.
Loving father of Johanna (deceased infant), Joan (Ken),
Jerry, Ken (deceased first wife Bushra, Nusrat) and Steve. Dear Opa of
Scott, Lindsey (Brad) and Nik; Leigh, Jennifer and Elizabeth; Tariq
(Euriklida) and Aisha; Cameron, Sean and Joseph; Owen and Cassandra.
Great Opa to Elise, Charlie, Fletcher and Audrey. Dear
eldest brother to Anton (Ria Mutsaers) both deceased; Riet
deceased(d); Annie (Wiebe Bakker-d); Nellie (Jan van Geene-d); Mien
(Harrie Schoenmakers-d); Fransje; Corrie (Bertus Schoonus); Leo (Anny
de Jong); and, Henriette (Arie). Remembered by his many nieces and
nephews in Canada, The Netherlands and the United States.
Dad had a passion for flying in the two planes he built. He loved
camping and travel in his new homeland, astronomy, fossil-hunting,
trees and caring for plants in his home. He had a life long thirst for
knowledge and Dad’s accomplishments demonstrated his great ingenuity,
skill and perseverance which his family had the privilege of
witnessing with great pride throughout our lives together.
Thank you to all the caring staff who supported Dad at Mount
Hope. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Casey
may consider ReForest London or a charity of choice.
Cremation has occurred. Join us for Casey’s interment at the grave
site in St. Peter’s Cemetery, 806
Victoria Street, London on Tuesday, July 2 at 10:30
a.m. Reception to follow at
Mount Hope Centre for LTC, entrance at 200 College Avenue at 11:30
a.m.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.loganfh.ca
A tree will be planted by the staff of the Logan Funeral Home as a
living memorial to Casey.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Cornelius Casey Van Der Loo 2019..
Décès pour la Ville:London, Province: Ontario