At Dearness Home, London on Wednesday, May 11, 2005 Sieds Sid” Vander Tuin of London in his 94th year. Beloved husband of the late “”Martha”” Martje (Westerhof) Vander Tuin (1999). Dear father of Mica Huisman of Sundre”
My condolences with the death of your father. My Dad Rev.Hoytema (who died quite some years ago) used to get together with Syd and visit your mother Martha.
I am happy for Syd that he is now with God, and Martha who he cared for, for so many years. I wish you God’s blessing and nearness in your lives. Frances Cook
Don and Mary Donner
May 14, 2005 at 9:43 am
Dear Joan and Rick – Carlotta had told me about Rick’s Dad’s death and then to-day I read the notice in the paper. Unfortunately, we are unable to attend the service but our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as your deal with the loss of your dear Dad. Take Care – Don and Mary
Dr. Al Annen
May 14, 2005 at 11:27 am
I first met Sid and Peter as a poor student customer in their Barber Shop in the early 70’s. It was always so much fun to get my hair cut there!
In the early 80’s, Sid and Martha became patients in my new medical practice.Visits were at first pretty routine, but slowly life became more complicated. I shared in their suffering as Peter endured his major illnesses and dying. And gradually I had to see Martha at home for her medical care, and finally in the Nursing Home, where she finally died, Sid always faithfully at her side.
Sid experienced constant, untreatable physical pain as long as I knew him, and many forms of personal grief as well. As he moved further away from me, it was more difficult to see him as often as I would have liked. However, he was always grateful when I dropped in to see him at Waverly, always accepting that I could not get rid of the pain.I regretted having to relinquish medical care when he moved all the way to Dearness Home.
At last he is free of the pain and the loneliness. But as I quietly reflect on all those years of interacting with this distinguished couple, I do feel a personal now feel a personal sense of loss, as well as a profound and humble appreciation for their confidence in me. I feel so honoured, so privileged.
My sincerest condolences to the family, in particular to Mica and to Richard.
David Shimla
May 14, 2005 at 8:15 pm
John:
My sincerest condolences on your loss. My prayers go out to you and your family at this unfortunate time.
David Shimla
Dr K Veldhuis
May 15, 2005 at 3:59 pm
To the Vandertuin Family,
I saw you father/grandfather/greatgrandfather’s obituary in the LFP and read it to my mother, Antje Veldhuis-Kuipers. At her 95th birthday last month she mentioned that Mr Vandertuin was also having a birthday. Because of failing eyesight she is unable to correspond and needs help to dial. We did not know he was no longer at the Waverly Mansion and hope he did not suffer at the end. On behalf of ‘Mem’ and Ge (who is away in Holland) as well as myself, we offer our heartfelt condolence on the loss of you dear one. It was a privelege to know your parents and I know they meant a lot to mine, especially during difficult times in the sixties, and afterward when they were still well and able to visit eachother. In recent years, it was only a card ar a call, but the connection survived. We wish you strength in the coming days.
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My condolences with the death of your father. My Dad Rev.Hoytema (who died quite some years ago) used to get together with Syd and visit your mother Martha.
I am happy for Syd that he is now with God, and Martha who he cared for, for so many years. I wish you God’s blessing and nearness in your lives. Frances Cook
Dear Joan and Rick – Carlotta had told me about Rick’s Dad’s death and then to-day I read the notice in the paper. Unfortunately, we are unable to attend the service but our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as your deal with the loss of your dear Dad. Take Care – Don and Mary
I first met Sid and Peter as a poor student customer in their Barber Shop in the early 70’s. It was always so much fun to get my hair cut there!
In the early 80’s, Sid and Martha became patients in my new medical practice.Visits were at first pretty routine, but slowly life became more complicated. I shared in their suffering as Peter endured his major illnesses and dying. And gradually I had to see Martha at home for her medical care, and finally in the Nursing Home, where she finally died, Sid always faithfully at her side.
Sid experienced constant, untreatable physical pain as long as I knew him, and many forms of personal grief as well. As he moved further away from me, it was more difficult to see him as often as I would have liked. However, he was always grateful when I dropped in to see him at Waverly, always accepting that I could not get rid of the pain.I regretted having to relinquish medical care when he moved all the way to Dearness Home.
At last he is free of the pain and the loneliness. But as I quietly reflect on all those years of interacting with this distinguished couple, I do feel a personal now feel a personal sense of loss, as well as a profound and humble appreciation for their confidence in me. I feel so honoured, so privileged.
My sincerest condolences to the family, in particular to Mica and to Richard.
John:
My sincerest condolences on your loss. My prayers go out to you and your family at this unfortunate time.
David Shimla
To the Vandertuin Family,
I saw you father/grandfather/greatgrandfather’s obituary in the LFP and read it to my mother, Antje Veldhuis-Kuipers. At her 95th birthday last month she mentioned that Mr Vandertuin was also having a birthday. Because of failing eyesight she is unable to correspond and needs help to dial. We did not know he was no longer at the Waverly Mansion and hope he did not suffer at the end. On behalf of ‘Mem’ and Ge (who is away in Holland) as well as myself, we offer our heartfelt condolence on the loss of you dear one. It was a privelege to know your parents and I know they meant a lot to mine, especially during difficult times in the sixties, and afterward when they were still well and able to visit eachother. In recent years, it was only a card ar a call, but the connection survived. We wish you strength in the coming days.
Sincerely,
Keimpe