Evert VanKroonenburgh
May 8, 2013
Peacefully passed away at home on Wednesday, May 8th, 2013 in his 77th year. Born on October 27th, 1936 in Amsterdam, Holland. Survived by his loving wife Mary, his two sons Raymond (Barb & ex-wife Tammy) and Rob (Dorothy), his six grandchildren and his great-grandchild. Evert was an active member of the Dutch Canadian Society and the YMCA. He lived for the love of his family, music and the many friendships he shared. Visitation will be held on Friday from 2:00 – 4:00 and 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 11th, 2013 at St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, 1 Fallons Lane, London, followed by a reception at the Dutch Canadian Society of London, 1738 Gore Road, London. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Evert are asked to consider the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.
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My thoughts and prayers are with you all and I am so saddened by the loss of such an amazing man, who's spirit was bigger then this world. Evert was so loved and will be missed so very much. Our condolences Tanya McRae and Jenn Bradley
We have so many good memories of Evert, from times when our kids were little, his love of music, his ability to make people feel always welcome and even recently often chatting with him at Mac Donald's on Sat morning before our weekly groceries trip. Our prayers and our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. We'll see you both on Friday.
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of Evert. He always had a smile for everyone and never missed a pool tournament. He was a very kind man who will be greatly missed by all.
Mary and Family. Bev and I would like to extent our sincere condolences to you and your family. Evert was a great man. Unfortunitly we are vacationing in Mexico and are truly sorry that we cannot attent and give you our personal condolences. May god bless you and give you the strenght to carry on.
A great man with a beautiful voice to match his personality. My deepest sympathies to the family from Lynda and myself. I'll miss my morning coffee, chat, and laughs with Evert. I'll miss ya buddy.
My sincere condolences to Mary, Raymond, Rob and there extended family's. I was proud to have had Evert as a brother-in-law. REST IN PEACE
When God did creates the life He had in His mind that would be for us to enjoy . . . and we all enjoy as far as possible, but one thing sometimes we forget . . . God did creates us to have a time (good) in this world, but He also wants to play with us on heaven . . . and non of us wants to go so soon . . . I would like to present my sincere deepest condolences for the loss of my friend EVERT. . . every time we meet we always play with each other . . . and I was always listening from him . . . God bless the family and give them strength in order to carry on, pretending Evert still beside everyone . . . Rest in PEACE
Dearest Mary & boys~~ How sad I am that you lost your sweet Evert. He was one of my first boyfriends when I lived in Rothesay, NB. I'll always remember how he came up to me that winter at Lily Lake and asked for a skate. I loved his Dutch accent , his mild, polite manner and his wonderful sense of humor. Then years brought great changes. But through you, I was to meet him again and both of you visited me here in Sussex when you had the chance. How I enjoyed you both. I shall miss him, this tall Dutch man who liked this shy "German" girl, once upon a time and long, long ago. I will keep you in my prayers, Mary, and I know our Lord will bless you for the good wife you were and bring you COMFORT. Love, Sylvia Hamm
I feel very sad to hear that uncle Evert has passed away, I just found out today , May 21st,from your friend Josie. Had I been told ,I would have been there. I have many good memories of him. And I will never forget the time he made me a pot of chicken soup... that was one of the sweetest things ever done for me. Sending a big hug to you Aunt Mary. I know that you will be okay,' cuz you are made of strong stuff. To his sons and their families, I know that you know that he loved you and was very proud of all that you have accomplished. Sending a hug to heaven, love ya carol-anne
Dear Rob, Dorothy and family. It was with a sad heart that I heard from Sally and George that Evert had died. I pray that your memories of such a wonderful Dad will give you comfort and peace. We go no further away than God and He is very near. All my prayers, (Sally's Mom)
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What a loving and joyful man. He welcomed me into his home 37 years ago...bellowing out "do you want a beer? or a rye?". Even as I was on the verge of taking away his niece! his family was everything to him, but that family extended far beyond blood lines. he had a remarkable capacity for loving, and I am thankful to be among the people who experienced that.
~ Brian Bourke