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ARIE VAN RY
Born: Nov 11, 1934
Date of Passing: Apr 06, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryARIE VAN RY November 11, 1934 - April 6, 2015 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, dad, and opa, at the age of 80, peacefully at Concordia Place Nursing Home on Monday, April 6, 2015. Our dad is lovingly remembered by his devoted wife of 56 years, Nelly; children: Harry Van Ry (Sara), Wilma Hillhouse (Scott), Margaret Winkler (Rick), Audrey Van Ry, Susan Thomas (Randal), Elaine Schoenberger (Jason), Cheryl Vannus (Louis), and Marcia Van Ry; 20 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; many foster children as well as numerous extended family both here in Canada and in the Netherlands. Dad was predeceased by his infant daughter; his parents Arie and Hendrika Van Ry; sisters Adri Mak, Leny Van Ry and Riet Remillard, and brother Jan Van Ry. Dad was born and raised in the Netherlands, then followed the love of his life, Nelly, to Canada in 1958 and they were married in 1959. He was a great family man and proud employee of Federal Pioneer, working as an Electrical Engineer, retiring after 35 years in 1993. Dad will be remembered for his time spent with his family at Grand Beach, his morning ritual of reading his Time magazine while waiting for his friend Herbie to carpool to work, his love for birds, his eagerness to identify the species in his trusty bird book. But most of all, he will be remembered for the wonderful husband and father that he was. The family would like to thank the staff at Concordia Place for all their special care and compassion in Dad's final years. Dad will be laid to rest at Green Acres Cemetery. A memorial service to celebrate Dad's life will be held at Covenant Christian Reformed Church, 653 Knowles Ave., Winnipeg, MB on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. Pallbearers are Erik Van Ry, Alex Van Ry, Matthew Hillhouse, Jonathan Winkler, Shaun Winkler, and Dylan Thomas. Honorary pallbearer is Joshua Hillhouse. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Dad's memory to the Alzheimer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 08, 2015
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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Learned to know and love the family via our daughter Sabine, who lives in W'peg. We've visited the family more than once, vice versa. Our true condolences to the family with the loss of Arie and the rough time now and ahead of you. Thinking of you all in our prayers. Henriette and Dirk. - Posted by: Henriette and Dirk Koolhaas (friends of the family) on: Apr 10, 2015
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It was a pleasure to take care of Arie and he will be greatly missed by all of us. He was such a kind and dear man and I am greatly sorry for your loss. I will miss seeing you all as well, please take care and God bless. - Posted by: Kathy (Health care aid) on: Apr 09, 2015
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I learned a lot from Arie during my time working under him. He was also a good friend and mentor both in work and also in life. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time, and I am very sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Noel Johnson (Work colleague) on: Apr 08, 2015
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What a kind gentle soul! I'm thinking of his beautiful family during this very difficult time. Such lovely people you all are! It has been an honour to care for Arie as well as spend time with you all! How blessed you are to have such a solid family unit! This truly is a tribute to your parents. Take care of your hearts. - Posted by: Caregiver () on: Apr 08, 2015
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Van harte gecodoleerd met het verlies van Arie. Nelly veel sterkte gewenst in de komende tijd . Tine en Aad - Posted by: Tine en Aad Verschoor (family) on: Apr 08, 2015
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He was a dear man. I am so very sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Emily Turner-Brannen (Friend) on: Apr 08, 2015