John Veenema
1930-2019
John Veenema went home to his Lord on Sunday November 24, 2019 at 89
years of age. Husband to Janet (predeceased 2009), Father to A. John
(Paula), Jean (Curtis), Margaret (Jacob), Al (Brenda), Elisabeth
(Glen); Opa to Alannah (Steve), Michael, Emily (Al), Kathryn,
Christian, Krista, Pieter, Ashley (Jason), Nicole (Brad), Janelle,
Stephen, Lilian; Great-grandfather to Ella, Oscar, Bentley, Violet;
and Uncle John to many new Canadians. Survived by one sister and many
nieces and nephews living in the Netherlands.
John bore witness to his faith throughout his life. Born in Friesland
in 1930, he moved to Canada in 1951. As an immigrant himself, he
dedicated his life to sponsoring and helping people from several
nations establish lives in Canada. Dad we will miss your astonishment
and delight in nature, your love of a good joke and your passion for
helping others.
Resting at Corbett Funeral Home, 95 Dundas Street, Cambridge where the
family will receive friends on Friday November 29, from 7- 9. Funeral
service will be held on Saturday November 30, 2019 at 11 am at
Maranatha Christian Reformed Church, 94 Elgin St. S. Cambridge, with
visitation to be held at the church 50 minutes prior to service.
Interment will follow at Mount View Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Ontario Christian
Gleaners, www.ontariogleaners.org
19302019
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de John Veenema 19302019..
Décès pour la Ville:Cambridge, Province: Ontario