John Simons

Johannes Gerardus Henrikes Simons
March 12, 1931 - October 17, 2022
In loving memory of John Simons,  (Jan to his Dutch family and friends), who passed away peacefully on Monday October 17, 2022 in his 92nd year.
He immigrated from the Netherlands in 1955 with his wife Elly. He worked incessantly to provide for his family. John was a humble, independent man with strong standards and values, with deep faith. He was interested in engineering, design and building, and his entrepreneurial spirit led to many creative solutions. John was an accomplished horticulturist. He was fortunate to remain in excellent health due to his active lifestyle, cycling and walking daily.
He was a resident of Holland Christian Homes, where he planted and maintained some gardens and completed numerous handyman tasks for others.  Countless residents recounted how helpful and kind he was and how sorely he would be missed.
Predeceased by parents Cornelis Jozefus Simons and Maria Josephina Dankers, he was the fourth of nine children: Andre, deceased (Riet), Kees, deceased (Tiny), Anneke (Toon Leermakers, deceased), Harrie, deceased (Tiny), Dineke (Martin van Dal, deceased), Piet (Trees), Ria, deceased, Trees (Kees van den Bersselaar). Beloved father of Joe (Karen), Mary (Pete Wise), Andy (Amy), Tony (Caroline), Ann (Edwin Alphonse), Theresa (Jamie Lafond), Erin (Gregory Gaboo) and Cathy (Al Wolosinovsky). Fondly remembered by his grandchildren Chris (Megan), Jennifer (Seamus), Grace, Matthew (Katie), Thomas, Kristina, Natasha (Julian), Dylan, Zachary, Fraser, Kyle (Vivi), Petra, Dorian, Isadore and his great grandchildren Alexandra, Elizabeth, Fiona, Quinn, Lachlan, Luke, Will (angel), Nicholas, Owen, Annalise, Kiera & Cadence. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews and friends.
Arrangements have been made for a private graveside service through Brock and Visser Funeral Home. If desired, donations to your local Food Bank or the Heart and Stroke Foundation in lieu of flowers would be appreciated.