Gone to be with his Lord and Saviour, Pieter passed away peacefully at Craigwiel Gardens, Ailsa Craig on March 29, 2018 in his 99th year. Loving husband of the late Janet (VanderHam) Van Strien (February, 2018). Loving father of the late Janice (1997) and Brian Head of British Columbia, Diana and Paul Pogue of London, James and Laurie Van Strien of Woodstock, Mary-Jo Van Strien and John Calder of London. Adored Opa of Brianne (Robert), Mark (Kaila), and Janessa; Dayna (Eric), Stephanie (Kevin), and Jordan; Peter, Matthew, Lindi (Russel), and Nathan; Briggham, and Petra. Loving great-Opa of Zoey, Ruby, Eleanor, Annelise, Evelyn, Georgia, and Levi. Dear brother of Jacobus and Andrea Van Strien of Holland. Predeceased by brothers Joris, and Cornelius Van Strien, and his sister Marie Van Strien. Pieter was born in Dirksland, Netherland in 1919 and came to Canada in the early 1950’s. In 1956, he and Janet moved to Appin, where they spent many years working hard on the farm and raising their family. Pieter also worked at Hollandia Bakery for 15 years. He then spent many peaceful retired years in Strathroy and Ilderton. The family wishes to thank Dr. Whynot and the staff at Craigwiel Gardens for their care and compassion for both Pieter and Janet.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Tuesday evening from 6-8 PM. The funeral service will be held at Community Bible Church, Ilderton, 100 Meadowcreek Drive on Wednesday, April 4th at 11 AM with visitation from 10-10:45 AM, Pastor Andrew Hall officiating. Interment Littlewood Cemetery, Middlesex Centre.
Donations to Community Bible Church, Ilderton, would be appreciated by the family.
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Jurian and Afina Korpershoek
Dear Mary Jo, James and families:
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your dad. Such a shock so close to losing your mom. It must be an immense comfort to you all to know he is in heaven rejoicing with Janny and your sister, Janice. What a reunion that was!
You are in our thoughts and daily prayers and may you receive strength and support from each other, family, friends, and most importantly, our saviour, Jesus, in the coming months.
Love, Jurian and Afina Korpershoek-Hoeijenbos
Din van Strien
Gecondoleerd met het verlies van jullie vader! Veel sterkte toegewenst de komende tijd. Wij hebben ook ervaren wat het is geen vader en moeder meer te hebben, we leven met jullie mee!
Groeten Din en Hanneke van Strien
Atie van Alphen van Strien
Diana, Jim and Mary-Jo,
We are sorry to hear of the loss of your father. A few months after passing your mother. We have good memories. Several times your parents visited Holland, even our places Nieuwe-Tonge and Achthuizen. In 2004 we met uncle Piet for the last time. That was on uncle’s Cor birthday (80). Some of you were there too. It was a pleasure to meet you. Our father died in the same year and quite recently uncle Cor. Unfortunately, times are changing. We know the empty feeling of having no parents.
Sincerely,
Atie van Strien
Conny van Strien
Gloria Greene
Diana, Jim, and Mary Jo,I have been thinking of you today, as you laid your Dad to rest. So many memories flashed through my mind, from when we were all young, to the last time I saw him in 2014. He’ll always hold a special place in my heart. ((Hugs)) to you all at this difficult tine
Cathy & Noel Frew
Keeping all families and extended families in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Some comfort is knowing that a wonderful reunion has now happened for Pieter, Janet and Janice.
Brianne Burton
So sorry I am not able to be there today. I have many wonderful memories of Opa.
I am so happy I have had the chance to visit with him a couple of times in the past year and that he was able to meet my children, which was really special.
Thinking of everyone today. I wish I could be there with you.
Brianne, Robert, Zoey and Annelise
Mark Head
Perhaps my oldest memory of Opa was of him teaching me to play chess one summer during a visit to Ontario. I was a hyper child who never sat still. But his kind, gentle manner of speaking and easy humour could put anyone at ease and must have worked on me because I play chess to this day decades later. Love you Opa, you’ll be missed.
Catherine Rice
Diana, Paul and family. We are so sorry for your loss of your Dad. So difficult to lose a a parent. You have been through a lot these past few months with your Mom and Dad.. I remember meeting your parents and they both seemed lovely. I’m sure they were very proud of you and your kids.
Carmen Jones
Dear Diana & family
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mom & dad. Thinking of you.
Carmen
Roxanne and Mindert Veenstra
Dear Diana, James, Mary Jo and families. We were saddened to hear of your father’s passing so soon after losing your mother. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. It was nice to be able to talk with him in February.
Susan
Dear Diana Paul and Families,
Sending Our Love, thoughts and prayers your way at this very difficult time.
Frank and Susan Spray XO
Bill & Joanne
Our prayers and thoughts are with all the family.
Debbie and Joe Hilaire
On behalf of Debbie and Joe Hilaire we would like to offer our condolences to all family members of Pieter and particularly Diana, MaryJoe and James at this time. It is never easy loosing a parent and particularly with the recent passing of your mother. Know that both your parents are now happy to be together again. Big hugs to you all.
Tatjana Ivanovic
Dear Mary Jo, John, and the Van Strien family,
Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your father.
Thinking of you at this sad time so quickly after your beloved mom.
Wishing you peace,
Liz Vanner
Our prayers and thoughts are with the family during this time of loss. John VanderSpek and family.
Ingrid Struik
Dear family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of lost. It is difficult to lose your parents in such a short time .I found uncle Piet a sweet and humorous man.I have many good memories of him.A lot of strenght from the Lord for present and future. With love Ingrid en Leen Struik
Catherine McCallum
Condolences and Prayers to the Family at this time
Allan and Linda Murray
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss.