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Rob Van Soest
January 10, 1950 - January 15, 2015
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On January 15, 2015, Mr. Rob van Soest of St. Paul, formerly of Fort McMurray, passed away at the age of 65 years. He is survived by his loving wife, Debbie; 4 sons, Nich (Denise) van Soest of Myrnam, Darryl (Genai) van Soest of London, ON, Scott (Emjay) van Soest & Corey van Soest both of Edmonton; 6 daughters, Carmen van Soest of Vancouver, B.C., Anna Clerk & Shellie Clerk both of Calgary, Shawna (Brad) Payne, Jody (Rick) Hatch & Melanie (Paul) Drever all of Fort McMurray; numerous grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; mother, Reiny (Henk) Smit of Atitokan, ON; siblings, Norine (Michael) Fadyk, Gerry (Diana) Smit, Veronica (Claude) Gosselin & Joanne (Michael) Smit; numerous nieces & nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Bert van Soest. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, January 21 at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Gardens Funeral Chapel, St. Paul, with Reverend Duane Grant officiating. Cremation has taken place. If desired, donations may be made to Haying in the 30's (Cancer Support Society) c/o 5626 – 51 Street, St. Paul, AB T0A 3A1. To send condolences online, please visit www.gracegardensfuneralchapel.com.
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From: Brenda and Bill Verboom
Relation: Relationship - How did you know the deceased?
Debbie,
Please know that we are keeping you in our thoughts. Rob was a wonderful guy that I wish we had seen more of. The world has lost another great one. We are here for you if you need anything at all.
From: Gwenda Kingdon- Prouty
Relation: Family Friend
Dearest Debbie & Family we just heard the news so sorry for your loss sending all our love thoughts and prayers to you all!!! Rob will always walk beside you all, cherish your memories and hold each other close. We are all here if any of you need anything. Thinking of you all and sending our love!!! Xoxox
From: Donna Brown
Relation: sole mate to my best friend
Deb I am so glad that you had Rob home in his last hours. He will be greatly missed. When I visited he made me so welcome. I was glad to have known him. He will be missed.
From: Terry and Val Gadowski
Relation: Friends
Just heard about the passing of Rob. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.
From: GLEN & MARILYN YOUNG
Relation: FRIENDS FROM FORT MCMURRAY
WHAT A TERRIBLE LOSS. ALTHOUGH WE DIDNT KEEP IN TOUCH WITH ROB WE STILL TALK ABOUT THE GREAT TIMES AT THE CABIN AND FISHING AND CHIP LAKES AND …….! OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Date & Time:
January 21, 2015
Beginning at 11:00am
Location:
Grace Gardens Funeral Chapel
St. Paul, AB Canada
St. Paul, AB Canada
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Memorial donations will be gratefully accepted to: Haying in the 30's (Cancer Support Society)
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