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John Vanden Boer

John Vanden Boer

Passed on: April 7th, 2017

John Sebastian Vanden Boer, aged 84 years of Moose Jaw, SK, passed away on Friday, April 7th, 2017 at Pioneers Lodge in Moose Jaw. John was born to Gerard and Hazel (Marks) Vanden Boer in Tisdale, SK. After his mother’s passing in 1938, John and his sister Rosaleen were raised by their Vanden Boer grandparents on the farm at Manor, SK. John graduated from Moose Jaw Normal School in 1951 with Bachelor degrees in Education, Arts and Science. He taught school at Keverne, Kisbey, Leask, Briercrest, Brownlee, and Wood Mountain, SK. He also enjoyed travelling. He toured most of Europe and Great Britain, including visiting his father’s homeland of Belgium several times. He was predeceased by his parents, Gerard and Hazel; sister, Rosaleen; half-sister, Margaret (Peggy) Barker; and brother-in-law, Maurice Wainwright. John is survived by his half-brother, Angus Vanden Boer; nephew, Bob Wainwright; nieces: Irene (Jack) Van Gemeren, Judy (Jim) McCormick, Cheryl (Jim) Coghill, and their families; and Peggy and Angus’ children. John will also be remembered by his Vanden Boer cousins: George Eisler, Alda Kerner, Marie Slykhuis, William Vanden Boer, Albert Vanden Boer, Charles Vanden Boer, and families; as well as his special friends: Dolores White and family, Lucien Cossette, and Joseph Johnson. The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, April 13th, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in Moose Jaw Funeral Home with Dave Foley officiating. As an expression of sympathy, donations in John’s name may be made to The Moose Jaw Humane Society, Box 1658 Station Main, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 7K7. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Gary McDowell, Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome.com

 

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