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ARIE (ART) WILLEM VAN DE VIJSEL
Date of Passing: Jul 08, 2024
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryARIE (ART) WILLEM
VAN DE VIJSEL
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our husband, father and grandfather, Arie (Art) Willem van de Vijsel, on July 8, 2024.
Art was predeceased by his parents, Arie (Art) Willem Sr. and Elisabeth, and his sister Francisca (Cisca).
Art is survived by his wife Christine, his son Michael Willem (Jody), and his daughter Lyndsay Marie (Dylan), as well as his beloved grandsons, Kyler, Cameron and Marcus. His extended family includes his niece Natalie, nephew Brian, and their children.
Art was born in Amsterdam in 1947. As an infant, he and his mother joined his father in Sumatra, Indonesia. Art and his sister spent their childhood on a rubber plantation, deep in the jungle. In 1957, the family immigrated to Canada and made their home in Winnipeg. Art attended school at Earl Grey Elementary and Kelvin High School and later found his calling as a chartered accountant. He was self-employed for almost 50 years, took great pride in his profession and was well-respected in the business community.
Art and Christine married in 1970 and raised their children in Charleswood. Summers were spent at Victoria Beach where Art found joy at the cottage with endless projects and chores. He loved to stay busy and could fix anything. Art was skilled at sailing and enjoyed being on the water with the wind at his back. Art and Chris also spent many memorable holidays in Mexico and Hawaii - Maui being Art's favourite place.
Art was the epitome of a selfless man, giving everything he could to his family whom he loved so dearly. His children and grandchildren hold many special memories of time spent building model rockets, having family dinners, baking chocolate chip cookies and watching Bomber games.
The family would like to thank the staff on the 5th floor of the Grace Hospital, the staff of 3 West at Deer Lodge Centre and Art's friend Marnie Anderson for their compassion and caring.
In keeping with Art's wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no service. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in Art's name to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 13, 2024, Jul 13, 2024
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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Christine sorry to hear about Art's passing, Please accept my deepest sympathy to Michael and Lyndsay. When Art first came to be my friend it was in grade 4 and through all the Warsaw and Mulvey area we became close friends. Going to school at Earl Grey and then our walks to and from Kelvin were an adventure in itself, especially our wrestling in the snow. Art curled with me and our greatest claim to fame was when we beat a team when we were down 7 t0 1 and we won the game. We won a vaporizer but when we hugged you would think we won the Brier. I was at the cottage a few times playing cards and in the lake. There are so many memories but you probably wouldn't want to read a book? I wish we would had got together more when you were married. Art was a great friend and he never had a bad word to say. 'Smiley" has gone but our memories will remain forever. Much love Walter - Posted by: Walter (Friend) on: Aug 14, 2024
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Sort to hear of the sudden passing of your husband Christine! Our thoughts are with u at this time. Gary, Cathy, Graham and Kevin Neyedley - Posted by: Cathy Neyedley (Acquaintance ) on: Jul 16, 2024
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Christine so sorry to hear of your loss. I'm so sure all your family will have many good memories to carry with them. Look after yourself Chris. You are one of those fine teachers that will be remembered by the children that were lucky enough to have you at Mountbatten. Sincerely, Shelley Shapko - Posted by: Shelley Shapko (Friend) on: Jul 16, 2024
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I was very sorry to hear of Art’s passing, my sincere condolences to his family at this sad time. Art was not only our accountant and family trustee but became a trusted family friend as well. I will miss his guidance and friendship in the years ahead. - Posted by: Patti Sifton-Munro (Friend) on: Jul 15, 2024
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Very sad to hear of Art's passing. Had many fun times in our school and university years. Take care Chris and family. John J. - Posted by: John Joba (Friend) on: Jul 13, 2024