van der Leest, Jouke (Joe)
At Shalom Manor, on Thursday, November 1, 2012, the Lord took to himself, Jouke, (Joe) van der Leest at the age of 91. Predeceased by his beloved wife Dina in 1991. Dear Father of Alice Arends (Peter, deceased 2009) Jenison, Mich, Yogi and Sophie van der Leest, Vernon, BC., Herman and Kathleen van der Leest, Surrey BC, Patricia and John Hofsink, Burlington, ON, Dianne and Henry Moesker of Cardup, Western Australia. Predeceased by daughter Tettje (1946), son John (1970), and greatgrandson Trenton (2010). Loved Grandpa of 25 grandchildren and 44 great grandchildren. Our deepest gratitude to the Sunrise staff of Shalom Manor. Your dedication and compassion come through in all you do and we could not have asked for better care for our Dad. Thank you ladies! A private family burial will take place on, Tuesday, November 6, followed by a memorial service at 11:30 a.m. at the Dodsworth & Brown Funeral Home, Burlington Chapel, 2241 New Street (at Drury Lane) Burlington (905-637-5233). Rev. C. Bosch officiating. Flowers gratefully declined. If so desired expressions of sympathy to Shalom Manor, Grimsby would be sincerely appreciated by the family.