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JAN (JOHN) VAN HERKSEN
Date of Passing: Jul 02, 2025
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJAN (JOHN) VAN HERKSEN
We're deeply saddened to share that John passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025, at the age of 88.
He was born in 1936 in Hoogerveen, Holland where he lived with his family during the war, moving to the island of Curaçao in 1945. John was predeceased by his parents and three siblings. Eventually settling in Toronto, he spent his career working in the X-ray division of Philips Medical Systems until his retirement. He then worked at Knox Church as the office manager for three years.
In 1969 he married Pat and together they made Winnipeg their home raising four sons, Darryl, Chris, Peter and Marc. John was a quiet, steady presence, he was so proud of his boys, John will be missed, he was a teacher at heart and his quiet wisdom will not be forgotten.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 26, 2025
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Pat, I am so sorry for your loss. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen you but you have always been an inspiration to me. Your love of family is an example on how to live one’s life. - Posted by: Ev Strong (Friend of Pat) on: Aug 02, 2025
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Pat and family. It is heard to lose a loved one. God will help you through. Used to enjoy our Christmas Eve dinners when the kids were young. You and John and family were welcome guests. My condolences, Barb - Posted by: Barb Everett (Friend of Pat's in winnipeg) on: Jul 27, 2025
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John, your ever constant smile warmed our hearts. May his memory always be for a blessing. - Posted by: Irv and Cathie Hiller (Friend) on: Jul 26, 2025