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JOHN DEJONG
Born: Oct 28, 1931
Date of Passing: Sep 07, 2017
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJOHN DEJONG October 28, 1931 - September 7, 2017 After a life well-lived, John passed away at the age of 85, peacefully at home with his loving son Patrick by his side. He will be deeply missed and remembered by his sister Margaret Ruppell; and sister-in-law Betty DeJong; his children, Patrick, Maureen (Dave), Kelly (Rob); his grand-children, Shawna (David), Shane (Angele), Christina (Sandy), Wendy, and his great-grandchildren, Dawson, Gabriella, Athena and Kory (Sabrina), Nicolas and Robyn. He will be missed by the McNabb, Abel, McLaren, Toews and the Nixon Clans. John worked at Wholesale Heating as a young man to the date of his retirement making many lasting relationships along the way. John was an avid curler and supporter of the Fort Garry Curling Club. He mentored and inspired many a curler to love the game. Summertime passion was tennis and time spent at Toniata. His devotion to help others was endless. Thank you to Evelyn for her visits and baking and special thank you to Alison, Dennis Betty, Pat V., Jim and Sylvie. The visits and Sunday dinners were the highlight of his week. We especially thank Patrick for making those dinners possible. Family and friends are invited to the celebration of John's life which will be held at the Fort Garry Curling Club, 696 Archibald Street, Winnipeg on Saturday, September 30, 2017 between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Private interment has taken place. In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation to any charity of your choice. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit www.chapellawn.ca Chapel Lawn Funeral Home 204-885-9715
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 16, 2017
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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That's a perfect picture of Uncle Johnny. Big smile on his face. When I thought of your Dad, that's the way I pictured him. If there was one word to describe him it would be generous. Generous with his kindness, his humor and of course his love. I will never forget the time at the cabin when he carried a large granite rock into the living room to show the family what he had found. As he walked across the room he tripped and tossed it flying right at my unsuspecting sister-in-law. Of course it was a fake sponge rock. Classic. Too many other great memories to share here, but he gave us a lifetime of them. Patrick, Maureen, Kelly and Family our thoughts are with all of you at this time. Grant & Debbie - Posted by: Grant & Debbie McLaren (Cousins) on: Sep 18, 2017
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Dear Uncle John, I never will forget the time we visited you. I will always remember you with the smile on your face. You were an amazing and lovely man, and you will be deeply missed. Rest in peace uncle John Love Ineke - Posted by: Ineke van Vliet (Nice) on: Sep 16, 2017
