Suddenly and peacefully at his home on Monday, November 21, 2011, Albert Jonker, in his 72nd year, beloved husband of Ali Jaspers. Cherished father of James and his wife Cathy, and Stephanie. Dear Opa of Tali, A.J., Alison and Sam. Dear brother of Harold and Grace, Luke and Ena, Hilda and Tom (deceased) Overbeek, Peter and Henrietta, George and Henrietta, Diane and Bert Niezen, Mary and John Van Eerde, John and Diane, Jenny and Jon Groen, and Grace. Dear brother-in-law of Evert and René Jaspers.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home Baxter & Giles Chapel, 273 Broadway, Orangeville (519-941-2630) on Wednesday afternoon 1 – 4 and evening 7 – 9 o’clock. Funeral service will be held in the Canadian Reformed Church, 55 ‘C’ Line, Orangeville on Thursday morning, November 24 at 11 o’clock. Interment Greenwood Cemetery.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Bruce and Helen Fraser
Albert was a good friend to Bruce and myself. Albert and Bruce often took a drive to the Pines, or into the country to see what was happening in the farming community. I remember Albert bringing the camper over to see how to set the propane for the fridge and Bruce and him taking the camper to be winterized and stored this fall.
We will miss his booming voice and his bass singing.
We know he has had many stuggles the last couple of years and are so glad he passed on peacefully. He will be missed in Pete’s and the Friendly Cafe.
Our sympathies go out to Ali and her family along with Albert’s sibliings.
Neil Overbeek
Aunt Ali, James & Cathy and Stephanie-
My thoughts and prayers go out to to all. May the many fun memories of Uncle Albert help sustain you all.
I will try to get up for the visitation, but cannot guarantee it at this point. But I will try.
Love Neil
Elwyn and Joyce Platt
Ali and Family Our sincere sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time. We enjoyed the many chats we had with Albert when you were down to James’ place. I”m sorry that I am unable to come to the visitation as I find it difficult with the walker among crowds God Bless you all Joyce
Lori and Walter Barry
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Albert was a great neighbor who always took a few moments to chat. It will not be the same going outside and not hearing his deep voice call out “Hello Neighbor” Albert will be surely missed.
Bryon & Joyce Fluney Barrie ON
Sorry to hear of Albert’s passing. Our thoughts are with you.
Bill and Ruthena Drury
Sorry to hear of Albert’s passing. We will always remember his cheerful hello and firm handshake. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Ali, and your family
Karen & Wally Clark
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Our thoughts are with you, Karen & Wally.
Thea Heyink-Bremer
On behalf of the Bremer family who knew and churched with the Jonker family during the post-immigration years, our condolences on the passing of Albert from this life into glory. May you be comforted with the Word and Spirit, knowing that your husband, father, grandfather and brother is with the Lord.
William & Maureen Bryan and family
Ali , our thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time. Albert was a dear friend , and he fought a hard battle . We said our goodbyes at the nice lunch we had together before we left for Florida. He knew we wouldn”t see each other again. But he gave the same hug and hand shake as always. Bill will miss all the touring they did together. We will miss him but he now is at peace with the Lord. God bless you all. Love Bill and Maureen Bryan.
Russ and Nellie Farrell
Our sympathy goes to Ali and the family.
May “God Bless” and strengthen you in the days to come.
Clarence & Gwen Pinkney
Clarence & I would like to extend our sincere condolences on the death of Albert, a husband and father. The last time I spoke to Albert he was hopeful that things were going to get better. Take care.
We live just around the corner at 427 Pineview Gardens and he used to stop and say hello when he was driving by. We will miss that.
Gwen & Clarence W. Pinkney
Alice Stevenson
Hi Ali..I am so sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Alice
darlene taylor
Ali my thoughts are with you and your family.
Carolyne Lain
Ali;
I had the pleasure of knowing Albert for many years, having met him one Wednesday night at Orangeville. A few years after that, I had the honour of helping Albert put together a meeting at Grand Valley.
I moved from that area years ago, but never forgot Albert. He was a man with a heart as big as the world and he will be missed, but the Lord had work for Albert to do in Heaven. He is now at peace.
God Bless you and your family.
“Sam”
Associate Tax Consultants, Orangeville
To all the Jonker family, we send our deepest sympathies. We too will miss Albert’s jovial personality.
Diane Griffith & Kevin McArthur
I first met Albert when he came to one of our auction sales. His big booming laugh, very firm handshake & friendly personality endeared him to me right away. We saw him frequently at sales, in town & out & about. And we always had a bit of fun chatting together & teasing each other. I last saw him at a 4-H meeting where we had a nice talk. He will be sincerely missed by all of us. It is a great loss for your family. Our sincere sympathies to all of you.
Charlie and Shirley Bryan
Ali and family: Our sincere sympathy to you and the Jonker family. His friendly personality will be missed by so many.