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ADRIAAN VAN REEDE

Date of Passing: Jan 17, 2012

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ADRIAAN VAN REEDE November 15, 1942 - January 17, 2012 Suddenly on January 17, 2012 Adriaan passed away at Concordia Hospital. Adriaan is survived by his wife Gail, son Michael (Candace), daughter Susan (Rob), grandchildren Brooklyn van Reede, Amelia and Justin Pellaers, sisters Bets (John) Stornel, Ann (John) Kok, in-laws, Mary and Nelson Voss, brother-in-law Terry (Melanie) Voss and sister-in-law Trudy (Jan) Ihme, also stepsons Adam (Nattie), Jeff and Chris Somers and stepgrandchildren Kyle and Mackenna Parsons and Isabelle Somers. He will also be missed by numerous nieces, nephews as well as extended family. Adriaan was predeceased by his wife Karen, parents Johanna and Adriaan, brother Danny and sister Rieta. Adriaan was born November 15, 1942 in Rotterdam and immigrated to Canada with his family as a young boy. Adriaan owned and operated a family plumbing business with his son Michael. He was a fun loving, caring man who loved working, dancing and golfing. He especially loved his weekend getaways to Hallock, Minn. He was never too busy to lend a helping hand. Funeral Service will be held on Monday, January 23 at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street at 10:30 a.m with viewing at 10:00 a.m. Private family interment to follow. As per Adriaan's wishes, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba. 586-8044
Publish Date: Jan 21, 2012

ADRIAAN VAN REEDE It is with sadness that the family announce the passing of Adriaan on January 17, 2012 at the Concordia Hospital at the age of 69 years. A complete obituary will follow. Cropo Funeral Chapel 586-8044
Publish Date: Jan 18, 2012

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 21, 2012

Condolences & Memories (20 entries)

  • What a loss, we will miss you Uncle, but the Lord welcomes you home and this will give us peace. May God give comfort to your family, as they become accustomed to your loss. - Posted by: Leona Resendes (Niece) on: Feb 11, 2012

  • Sorry to hear of your loss of Adriaan, May God comfort you and your family. Gail - Regina, SK. - Posted by: Gail McMullin (Friend) on: Feb 02, 2012

  • We are deeply sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. - Posted by: Harold & Cheryl Somers () on: Jan 30, 2012

  • So sorry to have missed your dad's service. my thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. love you both very much. Auntie Anna - Posted by: Anna Kok (sister) on: Jan 29, 2012

  • It is with deep regret that we hear of the passing of Adriaan. We have been relying on him for great workmanship and friendly service. He went out of his way to serve his client. Sorry that you have left us so soon. - Posted by: John and Angela Simmonds () on: Jan 26, 2012

  • Condolences to the whole family for the loss. I have many fond memories of you from family gatherings. Your sudden loss is a great blow to the whole family. - Posted by: Cliff and Alex Stornel (2nd Nephew and family) on: Jan 22, 2012

  • So sorry to hear of Adriaan's passing. He is gone too soon! Adriaan had a great zest for life. He was a good family man, friend and neighbour. Sorry we can't be in Winnipeg to attend the services but our thoughts will be with Gail, Susan & Michael. - Posted by: Joe & Marge Trosky (friends) on: Jan 22, 2012

  • I had great respect for Adriaan and his work and was always happy to see him, knowing that when he arrived, he would solve my problems and the work would be done right. I always found him to be cheerful, caring and a reasonable man and to my delight, his attendance at my home to fix things always turned into a visit over a cup of coffee! Deepest condolences to all his family. Carmen Howatt - Posted by: Carmen Howatt (client) on: Jan 22, 2012

  • Our fond memories of Adriaan include our family lives in Birds Hill, camping and golfing in Hallock, country festivals, X-country skiing, dancing, cards and games, and our bed and breakfasts after we moved to Sandy Hook. Deepest sympathy to the family. - Posted by: Ken and Donna Chura (Friends) on: Jan 21, 2012

  • We are truly surprised and saddened by the sudden passing of our great friend and uncle. Adriaan always had to time to share and help friends and family whenever the need arose. Adriaan liked to socialize and be friends with everybody. As we are unable to attend the service our thoughts and prayers are with Gail, Susan, Mike and Family in their time of sorrow. We will truly miss his cheerful smile and helping hand. - Posted by: Minke & Nicole Stornel (nephew) on: Jan 21, 2012

  • Our fond memories of Adriaan include family life in Birds Hill, camping and golfing in Hallock, X-country skiing, dancing, cards and games, country festivals and our bed and breakfasts after we moved to Sandy Hook. Deepest sympathy to the family. - Posted by: Adriaan Van Reede (Friends) on: Jan 21, 2012

  • I find myself wishing I could have told you many things. I hope you know how much I thank you for welcoming me into your family with your loving arms. I thank you also for raising such a wonderful son. You knew he is my world. I promise to be here always for him and Brooklyn. I love and miss you. I believe you are at peace..for this I am thankful. - Posted by: Candace van Reede (daughter-inlaw) on: Jan 21, 2012

  • Our condolences sending our love. - Posted by: Jennifer Llewellyn (2nd Cousin ) on: Jan 20, 2012

  • Our condolences to the Family. Adriaan I will miss your smile and encouragement that you gave me, to use the English language to make Canada my home. gerda - Posted by: Bill and Gerda Llewellyn (cousin) on: Jan 20, 2012

  • I was sadden to hear of Adriaan's passing. I have fond memories of fishing on the May and September long weekends at Wanipigow with Karen and Adriaan. Our tent cities were quite a production but kept us all warm and dry. May the family find comfort during this time of sorrow. Lynette and the entire Lafreniere family. - Posted by: Lynette (Lafreniere) Buchanan (Friends of the Stornels) on: Jan 20, 2012

  • condolences - Posted by: Frank & Joyce Tervoort (friend of family) on: Jan 20, 2012

  • Please know that we're praying for all of you during this very difficult time. May God bring His tender comfort to your hearts. Mr. van Reede was a beautiful man who worked hard and was devoted to his family. His silly and fun personality, his sincerity, his steadfastness, and his childlike love of life will always be remembered. May he now be rejoicing in heaven. - Posted by: Chris and Lynn du Quesnay (Friend of Susan and Michael) on: Jan 20, 2012

  • Our Condolences to the Family. Peter and Loreen - Posted by: Peterand Loreen Van de Mosselaer (Friends of Elizabeth Stornel) on: Jan 19, 2012

  • Our Condolances to your family - Posted by: Peter and Loreen Van de Mosselaer (Friends of the family) on: Jan 19, 2012

  • We used to take county line dancing with Adriaan and he was such a pleasure to be around. The world is definitely an emptier place with him gone. Lucky you God, you've taken another great one! - Posted by: Dianne and Paul Murdock (Friend) on: Jan 19, 2012

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