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George and Carol Van Dyk posted a condolence
Friday, May 29, 2020
In 1952 the Van Dyk family of 7 children, Mem and Heit immigrated to Canada from the Netherlands, because our family was so large I stayed with Walter and Rose and the rest of the family stayed with our Uncle Sam and Aunt Lies until we were able to settle into our own home. A fond memory of mine is on my 10th birthday Walter and Rose gave me a Hopalong Casidy wallet which I treasured for many years. Another memory is when Walter and Rose lived on the Lovekin farm, Walter taught me to drive a Massey Harris 44 row crop tractor at the age of 9, I was so thrilled with the experience, in later years I bought one, which to this day I have in a shed at the back of our house. You learned to grow up fast and pull your weight at an early age.
Our condolences go out to Walters family. George and Carol Van Dyk
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Lil & Tom Gierman posted a condolence
Saturday, May 23, 2020
Our condolences Stan to you and your family. Our thoughts are with you. May all your memories of your father bring you some comfort. Lil & Tom Gierman
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Art & Nettie Snoek posted a condolence
Friday, May 22, 2020
We just became aware of Walter's passing. Our sincere sympathies to his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-greats! what a legacy to leave behind!
Art & Nettie Snoek.
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Karen Shaver posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
We are deeply saddened by the news of Walters' passing. Our most sincere condolences. From DUCA Credit Union.
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Rachel and George Vaughan posted a condolence
Monday, May 18, 2020
It is with broken hearts and our sincerest condolences that we write this to the family this evening. We had moved to Ontario from N.B. where I am from and Walter loved hearing George was from Halifax. We were blessed to buy a house next to he and his beloved Rose. We were new home owners and he taught us about vegetable garden and laughed at our little 8x10 foot area,I would come home and find the maple tree pruned or given ideas on a million things about home maintenance. He always knew who to phone for masonry work or any thing else. With both sets of parents and the kids grandparents in the maritimes it was lovely to have them next door. We enjoyed over the years seeing the kids come every year for summer camp on the court. They even bought our camper from us. Walter remembered every time the last few years we would see him at Tim's of the funny story (at least to him) of how we went to the backyard to question someone checking out the backdoor and windows to see if they were open. This was when they were away and we thought someone might be breaking in. Turned out to be Stan doing a house check. Walter laughed about this for years. We wanted you to know how much we appreciated having them for neighbours when our own families were so very far away. Thinking of you all. He is now with his beloved Rose.
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Robin Jaffe-Hopkins-Director of Recreation Cedarcroft Place uploaded photo(s)
Monday, May 18, 2020
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Hello Family and Friends of Walter:
My sincere condolences for the loss your matriarch of your family. Walter always spoke proudly of his family, farm, Rose, driving school bus, his homeland, and his love of G_D. May the memories of Walter, always be a blessing to your family.
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feddemas2@gmail.com posted a condolence
Monday, May 18, 2020
Our condolences to the family as you mourn the loss of your dad and grandfather. I still have fond memories of visiting your parents farm with our family many years ago! Sorry that we are not able to be there in person. We are thankful that his faith was strong and trust that will be a comfort to you all. Sid and Patty Feddema
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Stephen Janssen posted a condolence
Monday, May 18, 2020
Our condolences from the Janssen family in London.
I had opportunity to meet Walter informally many times, but a specific memory that I thought of recently was a conversation about 2009 or so about the origins of Knox Christian School. A think-tank type group was talking about the school's past, present, and future and Walter was asked and was most willing to speak to the original intentions of the founding generation. It was fascinating and quite inspiring to hear about purpose driven era so long ago.
May God comfort the Piersma family as they celebrate his life and mourn his absence.
Stephen & Lori-Anne
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Eileen posted a condolence
Monday, May 18, 2020
Our deepest condolences! I always loved Uncle Walter’s stories, he always had a smile.
Tony and Eileen Van Geemen
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Tracy Johnston posted a condolence
Monday, May 18, 2020
I had the privilege to get to know Walter and have some wonderful card games and conversations with him over the last few years. He will be truly missed.
Tracy Johnston.
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José and Sylvia Galvicius posted a condolence
Monday, May 18, 2020
So sorry to hear this news. Please share our sympathy with the whole family. Mr. Piersma life was amazing and I loved reading your story about him. I wish I had meet him. We wish you strength and peace within your hearts. We now have another Angel in heaven.
Sending love, hugs and prayers.
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Lynda Flintoff posted a condolence
Monday, May 18, 2020
Stan and Jane, and family
I am so sorry to hear of Walter’s passing. I met him at Cedarcroft with Jane, while visiting another friend. He was always friendly and happy to see us.
My sincere sympathy, Lynda
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Kristi Piersma Inkpen uploaded photo(s)
Monday, May 18, 2020
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I was supposed to be flying to Ontario in a few weeks to celebrate Pake's 90th birthday with all the family. I'm so sad to not be able to say goodbye. I have wonderful memories of getting together at Pake and Beppe's for sleepovers with the cousins, and Father's day and Mother's day BBQ's. The best gathering's were the summer Piersma camping trips and our HUGE Piersma family Christmas. Here's a memory from the last Piersma Christmas I was able to attend 10 years ago. The family has grown since then. I always felt a connection with Pake since it was Halifax he came to first aboard the RMS Franconia from Holland.
Pake, we love you and miss you and we're so thankful for the incredible family that we're part of.
Kristi, Gordon, Emery & Alex
Madison Hiebert posted a symbolic gesture
Sunday, May 17, 2020
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My favourite memory with Walter was sitting and playing cards while he told me stories of meeting his wife and moving to Canada. I’ll always think about you Walter
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Sunday, May 17, 2020
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Monday
18
May
Funeral Service
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Monday, May 18, 2020
Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home
53 Division St.
Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada
(905) 623-5668
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