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Gerrit Jan “John” te Linde

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Gerrit Jan “John” te Linde

Birth
Aalten Municipality, Gelderland, Netherlands
Death
30 Oct 2013 (aged 91)
Burial
Calgary, Calgary Census Division, Alberta, Canada GPS-Latitude: 51.0858278, Longitude: -114.0803667
Plot
S-10-197
Memorial ID
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John te Linde peacefully joined his Lord on Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at the age of 91 years, beloved father, father-in-law and grandfather of John and Christina te Linde (Matthew, Esther, Andrew), Ed and Katherine te Linde (Rachael, Sarah, Teresa), and Rich te Linde, all of Calgary. He is survived by one sister, Berendina van Eerden of La Glace, Alberta and numerous nieces and nephews in Canada and Holland. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Christien and six brothers and sisters.

John was born in Holland and after serving with the Dutch underground in World War II, immigrated to Calgary with his wife in 1951. He was a farmer, carpenter, and after going back to school at the age of 48, worked until his retirement as Building Manager for the Suncor Tower in Calgary. He was an active member of the Christian Reformed Church which he helped establish in Calgary and contributed numerous volunteer hours during the early construction years of the Calgary Christian School.

A Memorial Service will be held at River Park Church, 3818 - 14A Street S.W., Calgary, AB on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to River Park Church or your favourite charity.
John te Linde peacefully joined his Lord on Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at the age of 91 years, beloved father, father-in-law and grandfather of John and Christina te Linde (Matthew, Esther, Andrew), Ed and Katherine te Linde (Rachael, Sarah, Teresa), and Rich te Linde, all of Calgary. He is survived by one sister, Berendina van Eerden of La Glace, Alberta and numerous nieces and nephews in Canada and Holland. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Christien and six brothers and sisters.

John was born in Holland and after serving with the Dutch underground in World War II, immigrated to Calgary with his wife in 1951. He was a farmer, carpenter, and after going back to school at the age of 48, worked until his retirement as Building Manager for the Suncor Tower in Calgary. He was an active member of the Christian Reformed Church which he helped establish in Calgary and contributed numerous volunteer hours during the early construction years of the Calgary Christian School.

A Memorial Service will be held at River Park Church, 3818 - 14A Street S.W., Calgary, AB on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to River Park Church or your favourite charity.


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  • Created by: dgg4
  • Added: Oct 6, 2020
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/216428087/gerrit_jan-te_linde: accessed ), memorial page for Gerrit Jan “John” te Linde (10 Dec 1921–30 Oct 2013), Find a Grave Memorial ID 216428087, citing Queen's Park Cemetery and Mausoleum, Calgary, Calgary Census Division, Alberta, Canada; Maintained by dgg4 (contributor 48730611).