Case Maria van Diemen

The family of Case van Diemen wishes to announce his passing on October 30, 2021. Case made the difficult decision to die with dignity with his family by his side. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years Verita, his two sons Ryan (Megan) and Chad (Laura) and his grandsons Dallas, Kyle, Liam & Carter.

Case was born in Uithorn, Netherlands July 25, 1947 and was the 10th of 12 children. The family immigrated to Canada in 1953, settling in Keremeos, BC where they operated the van Diemen Turkey Farm.

After graduating from high school Case joined the Royal Canadian Air Force where he was stationed in Comox, BC for 3 years. He was honourably discharged after losing his arm in a motorcycle accident.

Case then attended Vancouver City College where he received a degree in Accounting. Case started his business career working for Fownes Construction in North Vancouver. He then moved to Kamloops and a partnership role with Wills Enterprises was formed with Bob Wills. The company provided underground utilities, road construction & fibre optics throughout the province. This eventually led to the inception of Argo Road Maintenance, which secured several contracts with the Ministry of Highways & Transportation in BC over the last 43 years.

He was actively involved with Road Builders of BC and served as Chairman for one year term. Case was a proud member of the Kinsmen Club of Kamloops and the Rotary Daybreak Club in Kamloops where he took on numerous leadership roles within these service clubs.

Case was the President of both Kamloops & Quesnel Minor Hockey Associations for two years. He also served as a member of the Board of Directors with the Kamloops Blazers for 2 years before becoming the President for 2 years.

Case did not let the loss of his arm define him. He played every sport he wanted, and he enjoyed success in all of them. Slo-pitch and golf were two of his favourites. He was fortunate to accomplish two holes in one.

Case married the love of his life, Verita, on October 30, 1976. They had their first son, Ryan, in August of 1979 and welcomed, Chad, in July of 1981. He was a proud father of his two boys. Sports, in particular hockey, were an integral part of family life. Case & Verita were actively involved in all of their sons activities.

In their later years Case & Verita enjoyed traveling to various parts of the world. Their most memorable adventure was a trip to Antarctica with National Geographic. For many years they RV’d through North America before becoming snowbirds and settling in Mesa, AZ for 12 years.

At the age of 65 Case was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. Wanting to have a piece of paradise close to home, Case & Verita found a place at the Shuswap which provided the family with memories that will last a lifetime.

In the last decade, Case’s joy came from his grandchildren; watching them grow and develop into adventurous young boys. They were his pride and joy and brought him much happiness.

Case was thankful to be able to have the choice to go out on his terms.

The family would like to thank Dr. H Stefanyk, Dr. J Takahashi and Dr. C Bernard for their caring support.

Should you wish, donations can be made to the Parkinson’s Society or RIH Foundation in memory of Case van Diemen.

There will be no Celebration of Life at this time.