Ben Van Klinken
June 10, 2013
Passed peacefully at McCormick Home on June 10th, 2013, in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Diny for 62 years. Loving father of Joe Van Klinken (deceased), Maggie Westlake (Tom), Mary Benjamins (Eric), Irene “Katie” Marion (Dennis Krajaefski) and Lorraine Turkstra (Tim). Cherished grandfather to 50 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dear brother to Annie Van Klinken and Gerda vd Heide (Jaap) and brother-in-law to Catrien Van Klinken (late Luuk). Predeceased by 2 brothers and 7 sisters. The family wishes to thank the staff at McCormick Home for their care and compassion. Visitation will be held at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, on Friday from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. The memorial service will be held at West London Alliance Church, 750 Wonderland Road North, on Saturday, June 15th, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. Private family interment, Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Ben are asked to consider the Alzheimer Outreach Services at McCormick Home.
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Thank you Lorraine for letting us know that your Dad past away. You will miss him. A parent is so precious and nobody can take their place. We will think of you all on Saturday. The day you farewell him and let him go to his Fathers house. Love to all, Arie en Anneke van Klinken
I am sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved husband Ben. My sincere condolences to you and your family Dini. Sincerely, Lesley Latchford, VON Strathroy
Dear tante Diny, cousins and your families, We want to express our sincere condolences to you all. We have wonderful memories of uncle Bé. In Canada, while staying with “oom Bé en tante Diny” in their house, as well as in the Netherlands while they were staying at our parents house. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We wish you strength and God’s blessings! Love, Leen, Nelly, Ronald en Remco van den Broek
What an honour it was today to share in the celebration of your Dad/Opa's life. He sounds like an incredible man!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you over the days and weeks to come. God bless you and give you peace!
Lieve Diny, kinderen en kleinkinderen. In onze gedachten zijn we steeds bij jullie ; vooral op de dag van de begrafenis. Ook in onze gebeden gedenken we jullie voortdurend. We wensen jullie veel sterkte toe , maar bovenal Gods nabijheid in de komende tijd.
Dear Diny and children in Ontario, Neef Jaap van der Heide phoned us about the passing away of Ben, or Be as he remains in my memory as a kind cousin from the large family of oom Jo and tante Annie in Stadskanaal. I remember that you and Be visited us in Emmen (Allee 22) before you emigrated. You and your children will miss a kind grandfather at the center of the family. We are happy that we met you a few years ago at a "family Van Klinken" day in Ter Apel. Ben's name will be added to the register in our website 'VAN KLINKENFAMILIES.NL" May God be with you. Our best wishes to all of you, Johan and Marry van Klinken
Lieve Diny en al de neven en nichten We hebben intens met jullie meegeleefd We zullen hem missen Bedankt voor toezenden van al de foto"s door Lorraine gemaakt en naar Marina verstuurd zijnSterkte en Gods nabijheid Liefs van Catrien van Klinken
Oure sincere condolanses Diny to you and youre fam. May the LOrd give you strenght and courage |
(Donated to Alzheimer Outreach Services at McCormick Home)
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Maggie and Tom, so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Debbie and Dan Brotzel
~ Debbie Brotzel