He was born June 25, 1942 in Beverwyk, The Netherlands.
Big BJ will be lovingly remembered by:
His son: BJ jr. and ex-wife ( Miriam )
Sisters: Hetty De Groof , Ineke Stut and Jos Lagas.
Brother: Wim Van Etten
Brother -in- law: Dolf Lagas
Nieces: Nicole (Jos), Caroline (Elly), Desiree, Susanne (Hen) , Ingrid (Ineke)
Nephews: Dick (Hen), Allard, Derek , Matthijs (Wim), Peter (Ineke)
Friends: Peter Houniet, Stuart Porter- Hogan, Henk & Lucia Klappe, Ruud.
His family in South Africa.
His friends, coworkers and neighbours in Canada, who have all formed part of his Canadian family.
He was predeceased by:
Father: Bernardus Jacobus Van Etten.
Mother: Catarena Elizabeth Van Hedel
Eldest brother : Hen Van Etten
Sister: Elly Temper
Niece: Esther Lagas
Nephew: Willem Jan Temper
Sister in Law: Anneke Van Etten
Brothers in law: Henk De Groof & Sjaak Stut.
A public viewing for friends and family will be held on September 23rd, 2022 from 11:00am until 12:00pm at Woodlawn Mission Funeral Home.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, Sep 23, 2022 at 12:00pm at Woodlawn Mission Funeral Home. Followed by burial at Hatzic Cemetery 34867 Cemetery Ave in Mission.
