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IZAAK STOLK
Born: Dec 24, 1920
Date of Passing: Jul 30, 2014
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryIZAAK STOLK 1920 2014 Lovingly Remembered Izaak beloved husband of Tilly Stolk for 67 years passed away peacefully on July 30, 2014 at The Vista Park Lodge in Winnipeg at the age of 93. Izaak was born on December 24, 1920 to Maaike and Aart Stolk in Stryen, the Netherlands. He became a machinist and worked at the Kabelfabriek before immigrating to Canada in May 1954 with his loving wife Tilly (Magheltje) and daughter Franca. They made a happy and prosperous life in Winnipeg, Manitoba where their second daughter Marion was born. He was a hard working machinist at the Canadian National Railway Transcona Shops for many years. Izaak fondly known as "The Singing Dutchman" retired from the CNR in 1985 after which he and Tilly spent many happy years wintering in Brownsville, Texas and summers at their cabin at Hillside Beach. Izaak played and loved soccer, dancing, walking, biking and could always be heard singing or whistling. Izaak is survived by his loving wife Tilly, his sister Tonnie in the Netherlands, by his daughters Franca Matheson and her husband Bob, Marion Wiedman and her husband Rod, his grandchildren Kelly Lynne Matheson King and her husband Loran King and Scott Robert Izaak Matheson and his wife Shannon, his great-grandchildren Elizabeth Gwen Matheson, Taylor Grace Matheson and Logan Ryder King. He is predeceased by his parents, Maaike and Aart, his brothers Cornelis and Arie, his sisters Aal and Toonie. He will be lovingly missed and remembered. His wooden shoes will be hard to fill. Thanks to the staff at The Vista Park Lodge for their care and smiles. The family wishes to celebrate his life at a private gathering. If desired memorial tributes may be made to the Alzheimer Association of Manitoba. Glen Eden Funeral Home & Cemetery 204 -338-7111
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 02, 2014
Condolences & Memories (8 entries)
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My condolences. My mother was the 10 year younger sister of your father. And like him she did always sing. She passed away on april 20th this year, 83 years of age. I think that they will be singing songs together now. My toughts are with you ..... Cem and Corrien Dünar - Posted by: Corrien Dünar- van der Heijden (Niece) on: Aug 13, 2014
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Hallo franca en marion en jullie familie. Gecondoleerd met je vader. Condoleerd van ons aan je moeder. Wat lijkt hij ontzettend op mijn vader. Heel veel sterkte. - Posted by: Anneke Stolk en mijn partner chris () on: Aug 11, 2014
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A tribute to an incredibly gentle soul! You were a great husband, a loving father and an incredible grandfather and friend. I can remember many laughs at Uncle Bob's and Auntie Franca's, always smiling sharing your great stories. You were and will always be greatly loved surrounding the family with love and light. We have been blessed to know and love you. Will see you again. - Posted by: gerald matheson (cousin to grandson) on: Aug 10, 2014
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Dear Tilly, Marion and Franca, I am thinking of you all this week. I am also thinking of Isaak, his calmness and his quiet sense of humour. He lived a happy life, thanks to you three. You were in his heart. - Posted by: Kathryn Bagg (friend) on: Aug 05, 2014
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At the time I was growing up, the custom in my parents social circle was to take the young kids with them when visiting friends. As such I spent many hours at the Stolk home. I have fond memories of that time and remember Izaak as a quiet man that observed the bedlam of the Dutch parties with humour. He will be sadly missed. Please accept our condolences - Posted by: Mike & Margaret du Croix (Family friends) on: Aug 03, 2014
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May you be blessed with many good memories. Our thoughts are with you as you lay Izaak to rest. Condolences Thea and Bill Baars - Posted by: Thea and Bill Baars () on: Aug 03, 2014
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Had a good laugh with Isaac at Scott and Shannon's wedding. What a great sence of humor! I know Scott will miss you very much. Love to you all God Bless. - Posted by: Lynda (mother in law to Scott) on: Aug 02, 2014
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I will always remember Oom Izaak as a happy go lucky guy. He was always smiling and joking and telling stories. I remember visiting out at their cottage and he was out riding his bike and collecting bottles from the roadside ditches. I am also forever grateful that he gave the toast to the bride at my wedding. I will always remember and miss you Oom Izaak. - Posted by: Wilma Arsenault (Niece) on: Aug 02, 2014
