Surrounded by his family at Avalon Care Centre, Johannes (John) Endeman was taken by the Lord into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Hendrika (Reta) Endeman (nee Bouwers) for 58 years. Loving father of Chuck and Nellie Endeman, Wendy and Pete Schoon, John and Sheryl Endeman, Eric and Fleuretta Endeman, Jeff and Hetti Endeman. Cherished grandfather of 19 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Fondly remembered by his siblings, Harold John and Henny (deceased) Endeman, Mary and Harry DeWitt, Grace and Harold Jonker, Jane and Bert Komdeur, Diane and Egbert Vinke. Dear brother-in-law of Trudy and John Gansekoele, Henk and Hennie Bouwers, Willy and Jack Visscher, Hendriks and Betty Bouwers. Also remembered by many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive their friends at the Canadian Reformed Church of Grand Valley, 173354 County Road 25, Grand Valley, on Friday, December 13th, 2019 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.
A funeral service will be held in the Canadian Reformed Church of Grand Valley on Saturday, December 14th, 2019 at 11:00 a.m.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to Anchor Association (361 Thirty Road, Beamsville, ON L0R 1B2 or online at www.anchor-association.com).
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
“I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.” Ps. 23:6
Greg & Christine
Our condolences to you all. May our almighty God surround you all with His love and care each day again.
Rev Richard Pot
Sincere condolences to the Endeman family with your loss. May you find comfort that nothing can separate us from the love of Christ, to whom we belong in life and in death. In this time of grief, may you have hope in the gospel in Jesus Christ, and experience the nearness of our gracious God.
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.” – Psalm 23:4
With Christian love, Rev Richard Pot
Dineke Mulder
Reta and fam. My sincere condolences with the loss of your husband and dad….
John was a great guy, with a unique sense of humor and quick wit …!
He will be missed
Much love in this difficult time
❤️ Dineke Mulder
Jeanny and Herb Thaken
Think of. you all during this time. I am
Reminded of many memories with Om Jan! We pray for you during these coming holidays that you to will replay all the great memories you had with him. And new he is rejoicing with Jesus!
Sending love and hugs!
Don and Louise Dewitt
Aunt Rita and family. Our condolences with the loss of Uncle John. May God give everyone of you the strength and comfort to catty on! We know we will see him again in perfection. Love Always
Richard Kamphuis
My condolences to the whole Endeman family at this time of grieving
May the Lord give you all the comfort and strength you need in the coming days as u deal with John’s final resting place on this earth knowing that he will be with his Father in heaven and no longer suffers the pain of this broken life
Andy & Arlene
Condolences Aunt Reta and family. Thinking of you and remembering you in our prayers.
MINNIE MEYER
Dear Reta, children, grandchildren and family members, my sincere condolences in the loss of your loved one John, you were his advocate and caregiver Reta and his loss will redefine your life. He was so blessed by your devotion to him, I will always remember his happy demeanor and positive attitude. May Lord’s day 1 be your comfort, I know how hard this is, love, Minnie.
Jan Peter Aalbers
Our condolences, Margreet & Jan Peter Aalbers
Chris Ranger
Rita, and family, i am very sorry for your loss. Such a difficult time. He is at peace. You have so many wonderful memories to keep him alive in your hearts forever.
Fam. Frits en Marry Aalbers
Dear Reta and other family, a warm greeting from the Netherlands.
we read the sad news of the death of our cousin Johan Endeman.
From Ermelo our thoughts are with you and we sympathize with you.
We heartily deal with this loss and wish you all the strength and blessing in this sad time.
Marry and Frits Aalbers (oldest son of your aunt Margje Aalbers-Brouwer)
Henrietta Jonker
Condolences to you all. He will be greatly missed. May God bless and strengthen you all during this difficult time.
Rick Lawrence
Sorry for your loss
Gord & Charlene Tenhage
Heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Endeman and to all the family. May God comfort and strengthen each of you as you mourn his loss, knowing that he is home with his Creator.
Arie and Tamara den Hollander
Sincere condolences to the Endeman family. May God comfort you all and give you courage and hope for the days and weeks ahead.
Gerrie Brouwer
Rita,kinderen,klein en achterkleinkinderen,gecondoleerd met het verlies van je man en jullie opa.
Wens jullie sterkte,en Gods hulp om dit verlies te dragen.
Hartelijke groet van uit Dalfsen van Gerrie Brouwer – Kooijker.
Phyllis Trimble
Dear Rita ,
I am so sorry to hear about John.at last he is at peace.
You have so many fabulous memories from all your years together.
Hugs and more hugs ,
Phyllis Trimble
Gail Wemekamp
Reta and family my heartfelt condolences
John and Connie VanOmmen
May the Lord strengthen you Reta and all the family in the knowledge that John is now with the Lord Jesus Christ forever.
Gloria Foster
Reta
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gloria Foster
Connie Van Amerongen
Dear Endeman Family:
So sorry for y our loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Connie Van Amerongen
Dear Endeman Family:
So sorry for y our loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Connie
Margaret Brouwer Yaraskavitch
Our condolences, Rita and family. Johan was a wonderful cousin, with a sparkle in his eyes and great expressions. From Margaret (Brouwer) and Ken Yaraskavitch.
Cor and Janine Lodder
Remembering John for his quiet and committed efforts at work. Wishing the family much strength and comfort in your time of earthly loss. And Joy in his call to Eternal Glory.
Beverley Robinson
Thinking of you Reta at this difficult time. May your many memories and your family help bring you comfort.
Grace Holsappel
Tante Rika and family : I am so sorry to hear about the passing away of Oom Jan. I pray that our Lord will give you strength in the coming days, weeks and months. May your memories of better times help you through this difficult time.
Lydia Schulenberg
My thoughts are with you at this time of sadness. It is my prayer that God will comfort you…and keep you focused on the Great Day..when we shall all be united together with our loved ones…and with our Lord Jesus Christ.
Rob Werkman
Reta and family,
We are so sorry to hear about the passing away of John.
May you all find strength and hope in the times ahead.
Love and Hugs,
Rob & June
Rob, Alice and Cynthia Bumstead
Chuck and Nellie, our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
McKenzie Reinink
Aunt Reta and family, our deepest condolences during this time as you say your earthly farewells. There is never an easy way to say goodbye, our prayers are with you as you grieve.
Isaiah 40:31 -but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
McKenzie (Allen) and Gerald Reinink
Gerrit en Jenny Zielman
Lieve Rita,
Van hare gecondoleerd met dit grote verlies voor jou en je kinderen.
We leven met jullie en de verdere familie mee en wensen jullie Gods nabijheid toe.
Hartelijke groet van Gerrit en Jenny Zielman
Henk and Emily van der Velde
We offer our condolences to you as family as you mourn the death of your husband, father and grandfather. May God grant you all what you stand in need of at this time and into the future.
John and Hanna Van Bodegom
Our sincere condolenses with John’s passing. Praying for strength and encouragement as you walk with God through this time. Reta and family
Emeline VanBodegom
In Christ’s loving arms, there is enough strength to carry you, grace to keep you strong, and more than enough love to carry you through this time. I will be praying you find assurance in God’s word, peace in the presence He gives, and comfort in His unwavering love knowing that your husband and Dad is experiencing joy in the presence of His Lord and Saviour with those that have gone before. Sending my heartfelt sympathies, as you take on one day at a time, your sister in Christ, Emeline
Rev. William & Gertie den Hollander
Dear Reta and family, we share in your grief upon the loss of your beloved John and with your gratitude for his graduation to glory! May you know much of the LORD’s mercies as you continue your life with this empty place, in the comfort that he who died in the Lord has lived and will live for ever in the love and glory of his Saviour! We remember John with deep gratitude for the wonderful years we enjoyed his service to the Lord during our years of ministry!
John and Hilly Beukema
Sincere condolences to the Endeman family. We remember uncle John fondly. Aunt Reta you are in our prayers. May God give you strength and comfort.
Henry and Betty Breukelman
Aunt Reta and cousins
How amazing to know Uncle rests in eternal glory, free at last. May God comfort and uphold you. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all.