Willy was born on April 27, 1938 in Stiens, Friesland, Nederlands and immigrated to Canada in 1948
William was married to Nelly Elizabeth Kranenburg on June 19th 1959, and were married for 62 yrs
Willy was self employed for most of his life he owned and operated 2 bottle depot businesses in Edmonton Alberta then moved to Vernon in 2003 and semi retired.
Willy loved the outdoors hobbies included horses back riding, bike riding, curling Hunting and fishing, hockey was a passion all his life and loved to watch and participate when ever he could
Willy is survived by his Wife Nel Children, Rodney (Eric) Michelle (Clint) Grandchildren, Joey (Jill) Shay ( Hayden) Great Grandchildren, Huxley, Briley Brother Adrian Sisters Annie, Pat, Jenny, and Kim and many wonderful nieces and nephews.
Preceded by his father Martin Mother Hilda, Sisters Nelly, Winnie Brothers Mike and Allen and 2 infant siblings.
In lieu of flowers memorial donation may be given to Canadian Cancer Society
The family of William deJong wishes to extend our sincere thank to family and friends his doctors and nurses, Rev. Teresa Charlton Dignity Memorial
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