DIRK JAN NYHOF

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DIRK JAN NYHOF November 24, 1924 - November 28, 2004 It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our husband, brother, father and grandfather, Dirk Jan Nyhof. Dirk was born in Zutphen, the Netherlands, and immigrated to Canada in 1952, settling in Winnipeg. He was predeceased by his sons, William and Charles; his brothers, Hermanus and Antoine; and his sister Elsje. Mourning his loss are his wife of 52 years, Joanne (nee Van Meppelen Scheppink) and his children, Dirk and Noella, Harold and Brenley (Jennifer, Kristi), John and Sharon (Jonathon, Joya, Sonya, David), Robert and Anne (Robyn, Robert, Matthew), Timothy and Mary-Anne (Renata, Dirk, Nikolas, Alexander), Jacqueline and Gordon (Justin, Chad), Anne-Marie and Bill (Thomas, Timothy), David and Karen (Lane, Lukas), Paul and Maureen (Reid, Reagan), and Gwendolyne and Craig (Nikolaas, Cadence). He also leaves his brothers in the Netherlands, Bert, Lex, Seger, Jan, and his sister Truus, in Ontario. Dirk was a lifelong member of Covenant Christian Reformed Church and was employed by Manitoba Telecom Service for 37 years until his retirement in 1990. He will be remembered for his sense of humour and love of life, especially by his grandchildren who held a special place in his heart. A celebration of his life will be held on Friday, December 3, at 3:00 p.m. at Covenant Christian Reformed Church, 653 Knowles, with Rev. Bill Tuininga officiating. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Christian Blind Mission International, P.O. Box 800, Stouffville, ON L4A 7Z9.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 02, 2004