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JOHN GERALD LEONARD TOEWS
Born: Sep 25, 1938
Date of Passing: Oct 11, 2022
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JOHN GERALD LEONARD TOEWS
September 25, 1938 October 11, 2022
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of John (Jare) Toews.
Leaving to mourn John is his wife of 52 years, Susan Toews; brothers, Dick (Marlies) and Bill (Barb), brother-in-law Mel, brother-in-law Robert, sister-in-law Carole Dickson and many nieces and nephews. John was predeceased by his parents, John and Katherine Toews, his brother Arthur, sisters, June and Wilma.
John was born and raised in Kane, Manitoba. He was noted for his spirit of adventure. As a young man, he worked for a short period with the Canadian National Railway as a land surveyor in the North West Territories. In 1967, John started his long career with the RCMP. First, for several years in Canada and then as Attaché to the Canadian Embassies and High Commissions in Beirut, Lebanon; Bonn, Germany and Bogota, Columbia. After retiring from the RCMP, he worked with the United Nations in Ecuador. Upon retiring from the UN, he volunteered in training and mentoring police forces in Costa Rica, Kosovo and Bolivia.
John met Sue in 1969 and they married in 1970. John's career took them to different corners of the world making for an interesting life of adventure. Upon full retirement, John and Sue settled in Surrey, BC where they enjoyed 11 years of sailing and getting together with family and friends.
He will be deeply missed. Donations in John's memory may be made to Parkinson Canada.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 22, 2022
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Jim and I send our sincerest condolences to you Sue on John's passing. John was a great colleague of Jim's and held John in high regard. You will miss his presence terribly but know your friends share your sorrow. - Posted by: Mary and Jim Pomeroy (friend) on: Nov 30, 2022
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I am very sorry for your loss. While we only worked together for a short time, it was a pleasure being in John's company. He will be missed. Tim - Posted by: Tim Steen (Friend and former colleague.) on: Nov 27, 2022
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John and Sue lived across the lane, in Vancouver, when I was a teenager and were neighbours you would choose if you could. He was this friendly, slightly mysterious, plain clothes Mountie whose role model led me to the Force. RIP John. Condolences to Sue. - Posted by: John Leitch (Friend) on: Nov 19, 2022