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Tribute Wall
In Memory of
Keith Van Oostrom
1936 - 2016
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Rosemary Hicks (Aarts) posted a condolence
Friday, September 23, 2016
Dear Mrs. Van Oostrom, Tony, Judy and Sharon,
I am truly sorry to hear about the loss of Mr. Van Oostrum, He always had a welcome smile when I would see him, ready to give a hug and ask how I was doing. I know my Mom and Dad enjoyed his company and we looked forward to seeing him at any celebration at our family home.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely, Rosemary
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Bill and Diane Fleming posted a condolence
Monday, September 19, 2016
Tony ,Rosemary and family:
I am very sorry for your loss!
My thoughts are with you .
Bill and Diane Fleming
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Ruth & Tony Alcaidinho posted a condolence
Monday, September 19, 2016
Dora and family
Our heartfelt condolences to you all at this time of loss. We have many fond memories of Keith and your family as we were all growing up. He was a truly gentle man with a very warm smile. May God's love and grace be with you all and sustain you in the days to come. May Keith rest in Peace and should he meet up with his old friends, they will embrace and greet each other with a "DeColores"...... Much love Ruth & Tony.
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Petra lit a candle
Monday, September 19, 2016
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Dear Family,
All our sympathy in the loss of your husband, father and grandfather.
We wish you all strength in these sad days.
Lots of love from Petra van Oostrom
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Dave Swanson posted a condolence
Monday, September 19, 2016
Sorry about your loss of husband and father, I just read about it today. I remember Keith well, a gentle man in every sense, he was a friend. He was innovative in his teaching and a mentor to many new teachers.
His bees, his good humor, and wonderful gardens come to mind for me as well as his love for his family and God. He will be remembered and close in those hearts that knew him and were blessed.
Dave
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Cindi Johnston donated to ALL SAINTS PARISH
Monday, September 19, 2016
Tony, May the Lord give you and your family strength to bear this loss. Environment
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Margo DeVries-Rizzo posted a condolence
Sunday, September 18, 2016
Dear Dora and family
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all during this incredibly difficult time. We are keeping you close in our hearts. May you rely on the strength and love of those who surround you at this time and in the days ahead
In deepest sympathy
Margo, Frank,Michael, Matthew and Megan Rizzo
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Bruce and Yvonne Lambert posted a condolence
Saturday, September 17, 2016
Dear Dora, Tony, Judy, Sharon, and Farmilies:
We send you our most sincere condolonces. May God give you strength as you continue each new day without a husband and a father. His spirit will always be close to you. You were wonderful neighbours, and I did enjoy Keith's company when he was able to attend Probus.
May the Grace of God surround you and give you peace.
Bruce, Yvonne, Alecia, Martha, and Tim
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Nelda Dwyer posted a condolence
Saturday, September 17, 2016
My deepest sympathy Dora with the loss of your husband Keith .
He was such a wonderful man may his memories stay with all of you !
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Jeff Verkley posted a condolence
Saturday, September 17, 2016
Keith was always great to talk to. He always listened and was very interested in what you were saying. Also was a great science teacher . Glad to say I new him.
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Tom and Cathy Verkley posted a condolence
Saturday, September 17, 2016
Dear Dora and children.
Our sincere condolences on the passing of Keith , what a wonderful man sincere, kind, intelligent and caring. It was great to have known him . The video was beautiful and we will miss him .
Love from Tom and Cathy Verkley
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Anja Roebroek lit a candle
Saturday, September 17, 2016
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Dear Family,
My deepest sympathy to Dora and Family
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Rick and Jen Mead posted a condolence
Saturday, September 17, 2016
Dear Sharon , Otto and family
Thinking of you
Rick and Jen Mead
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Nick & Colleen Wiendels & Family posted a condolence
Friday, September 16, 2016
Dear Dora and Family:
Deepest sympathy to you and your family with the loss of Keith.
Nick, Colleen Wiendels & Family
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Jeff Wright posted a condolence
Friday, September 16, 2016
Sincere condolences to the entire Van Oostrom family on behalf of the Wright family, Jeff, Jennifer, Emma and Sara Wright. After briefly working with Tony the past few months at OPG I can only anticipate that many of his excellent traits came from Keith.
Regards
Jeff Wright, Environmental Advisor OPG
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Karen and Tony Thuss posted a condolence
Friday, September 16, 2016
Dora, Tony, Judy, Sharon and families,
We just wanted to send a quick note to send our deepest sympathy to all of you.
What a blessing for all of you to have had such a great man as a part of your lives. It seems as far as I can look back our families have been connected and many of my beautiful memories are at your old place on Front Street. Even though you haven't lived there for years, I still think of it as your house with a smile whenever I drive by.
Keith has, and will always have a very special place in my heart. I hope all of your beautiful memories of him will help you all through this difficult time. Thinking of you all.
Tony and Karen.
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Gerald McKenna donated to ALL SAINTS PARISH
Friday, September 16, 2016
Tony, Rosemary and family. My sincere condolences on the passing of Keith..
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Yvonne an Herman Lindeman posted a condolence
Friday, September 16, 2016
Dear aunt Dora, Tony, Judy , Sharon and family,
Our condolences with the loss of your husband and father Kees.
We wish you all strength in these sad days.
Knowing he is in the heart and toughts of others, may help you al lot through this time of sorrow.
With love from Yvonne and Herman
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Roy Stephenson posted a condolence
Friday, September 16, 2016
My Condolences to Judy and the entire Van Oostrom family at this time of your loss. I had the privilege of having Mr. Van Oostrom as my science teacher in High School at SDCI while being a peer and friend of Judy.
I loved his white lab coat. I remember the first day of science and seeing that white lab coat--- it made me feel as if I was already in University --- so legit!
Throughout life you meet good men, and you meet great men. Great men leave a legacy. Keith Van Oostrom was a great man. He imparted to me a love for Science and especially for Biology. I cherish the memories of the classroom --- but even more the memories of standing at his desk after class and discussing whatever might have been on my mind that particular day. It didn’t always have to be pertinent to the lecture ---it could have been checking up on how his geothermal heating invention was doing or his checking on how I was doing --- but it always filled my life to just be with him. He gave me a gift that I use to this day ---“Concept Mapping” he called it. It is a wonderful way to organize thoughts and ideas in a way that allowes one to take in and retain large amounts of information. Concept Mapping took me through University and gave me the edge I needed to do well --- thank-you Mr. Van Oostrom.
His love for Biology became my own and it was my major in school. Later in life I found myself teaching Biology --- I passed on the gift of Concept Mapping and told the students of Mr. Van Oostrom. He became legendary at our school
As you say goodbye to a Patriarch of your family, I pray God’s grace and peace would be your portion. My wish for you as a family is that you will enjoy the legacy that was left by a great man for generations to come.
Again my condolences and prayers,
Roy Stephenson
Pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship, Cornwall Ontario.
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Frances DeBoer lit a candle
Friday, September 16, 2016
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My deepest sympathy to Dora and Family. I first met Keith @ SDCI as my science teacher, and then later through Betty Santrop. Keith will always be remembered as a very kind and gentle person. My Thoughts and Prayers are with you all. Kind Regards. Frances.
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Tricia and mandy from von lit a candle
Friday, September 16, 2016
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BRONNENCO CONSTRUCTION LTD pledged to donate to ALL SAINTS PARISH
Friday, September 16, 2016
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Nicole Elliott donated to ALL SAINTS PARISH
Friday, September 16, 2016
Me and my family are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Bud and Stella Jackson posted a condolence
Friday, September 16, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with Dora and family. Keith gave so much to the community. He will be missed.
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Brian & Marlene Butler posted a condolence
Friday, September 16, 2016
We were saddened to hear of your Dad's passing Sharon....Our thoughts & prayers are with you during this sad time.
Brian & Marlene
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ken Tupholme posted a condolence
Friday, September 16, 2016
Our deepest condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lisa Healy and Ken Tupholme
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Jenn Tavis Jacob Bruce lit a candle
Thursday, September 15, 2016
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Fr. Rick Janisse posted a condolence
Thursday, September 15, 2016
Dear Dora and family,
I was sorry to learn of Keith's death. Please be assured of my thoughts and prayers for your intentions and for the repose of Keith's soul. May he rest in peace and be rewarded for his faith-filled life with eternal happiness.
Fr. Rick Janisse ( Kingsville/Harrow! On)
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Jerry and Bobbie Vens posted a condolence
Thursday, September 15, 2016
Dora and Family
First of all my thoughts and prayers are with you and for you. Its been a privilege of knowing Keith, and for Dora and Keith being part of my faith journey when we first move to Strathroy in the early 1990's and being part of the prayer Group and opening your home to us. I am forever grateful for that special time.
Gentle hug Dora
Bobbie
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Amanda & Natasha VON lit a candle
Thursday, September 15, 2016
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Our condolences to Dora and Family.
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Margaret & Dean Watchorn posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, September 15, 2016
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Dora, Sharon & Otto, Judy & Brian, Tony & Rosemary
And Family And Family
Our heartfelt thoughts were with you, are with you and will continue to be with you
Hugs,
Margaret & Dean
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The Blackies from Holland uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, September 15, 2016
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A visit from Rob Swart (and Heather Swart) to Keith in October 2015.
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The Blackies from Holland lit a candle
Thursday, September 15, 2016
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Rest in Peace Kees.
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Frances Aarts posted a condolence
Thursday, September 15, 2016
Dora, Tony, Judy and Sharon,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your husband and father. He was such a kind, gentle man whom I remember as always having a smile on his face. He will live in your hearts forever.
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The Blackies from Holland posted a condolence
Thursday, September 15, 2016
We are so sorry to hear this sad news. A good friend passed away, Kees meant a lot for all of us here in Holland. Please accept our condolences, our thoughts are with you all.
Gerard Swart and all the other members of the Blacky family in Holland
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John & Mary Ellen Bedard posted a condolence
Thursday, September 15, 2016
Dear Dora & family,
So very sorry to hear of Keith's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Thursday, September 15, 2016
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