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GERRIT VAN KESSEL
Date of Passing: Oct 04, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryGERRIT VAN KESSEL Peacefully, after a brief illness, it is with deep regret we announce the death of Gerrit Van Kessel who died on Thursday, October 4, 2012, at Riverview Health Centre at the age of 80 years. Left to forever cherish Gerrit's memory are his son Derek; as well as close friends and neighbours. He was predeceased by his wife Helen; father; mother; brother and sister. Gerrit was born and raised in the Netherlands. He entered the Army professionally and later the Air Force. He completed advanced pilot training receiving his wings with the R.C.A.F. Soon thereafter he immigrated to Canada. He was successfully employed with Canada Wire and Cable/Superior Cable for 37 years. Over that time he was a machine operator, foreman, and QC inspector. Gerrit was a wonderful family man and a great story teller. He enjoyed travelling, fishing, camping, bowling, puzzles, model making, pets, and wine making. In compliance with Gerrit's wishes there will be no Funeral Service. In lieu of flowers, donations in Gerrit's memory may be made to the Salvation Army Divisional Headquarters, 500-55 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB R3C 1L8.
Publish Date: Oct 13, 2012
GERRIT VAN KESSEL On Thursday, October 4, 2012; Gerrit died at Riverview Health Centre at the age of 80 years. A longer obituary notice to follow. Wojcik's Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements.
Publish Date: Oct 6, 2012
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 13, 2012
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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I met Gerrit 3 years ago. He walked through the English garden at Assiniboine park where I worked. He always expressed how much he loved it there. We became friends very quickly. We would go out for supper or just coffee and talk about his life and his relationship with his friends and family. (Mostly his son). He cared very much for them. He told me about his family when he was little and his time as a pilot in the war. He expressed his love for his wife who passed before him and how he missed her. I hope he is with her now and that they are reunited. He taught me to appreciate life and what it has to offer. To give back to life and to others. He was truly a wonderful person who touched me if the short time that I knew him. I will miss seeing him in the garden, going out for coffee and just talking with him. He really touched my heart and my life. He was an inspiring man to have around and he will be truly missed. He is in a better place. I love and miss him deeply. - Posted by: Charity Reimer (Friend) on: Oct 13, 2012
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I met Gerrit 3 years ago working in the English garden at assiniboine park. He came through there every day. He taught me to appreciate life and what it has to offer and what I can offer to others. We would go for coffee and discuss his life and family and those he missed. He meant a lot to me. I hope he rests in peace with his wife who passed before him. I miss him already. He was a wonderful and inspiring man. I hope he touched those around him as much as he touched my life. I miss you and love you lots. I will always remember how you touched my life for the better. - Posted by: Charity Reimer (Fried) on: Oct 13, 2012
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