Ann Van Spankeren, beloved wife of John, passed through the gates of heaven on April 12, 2016 at the age of 68, at the Vulcan Community Health Center. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family
Ann is survived by her husband John, children; Cathy (Dwayne), Michael (Iyaye), Shawn (Colleen), Teresa (Matt) and her cherished grandchildren Kelly, Ashley, Sarah, Jakob, Dylan, Ethan, Erin and Boma.
Ann was born December 27, 1947 in Bodegraven, Holland. She immigrated to Canada with her family in 1952 to Cochrane, Ontario. The following year they moved to Toronto, where she met her devoted husband John in 1963. Ann and John were married five years later and had their four children, all of whom were born in British Columbia. In 2013, John and Ann moved to Vulcan, Alberta to enjoy retirement with family.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Vulcan Evangelical Missionary Church on April 16, 2016 at 5:00 pm with Pastors Peter Campbell and Matt Wilks officiating.
In lieu of flowers, tributes in Ann’s memory can be made to the Southern Alberta Bible Camp (Box 99, Lomond, AB, T0L 1G0) or the Vulcan Health Care Auxiliary (Box 299, Vulcan, AB, T0L 2B0).
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.
Dear John and family:
We just got notified of the passing of your Wife Ann. We are so sorry to hear of this. It is always difficult to understand why these things happen at such an early age. Our sorrows are with you and your children John. Our prayers are with you all.
Arnie and Fran Bergwerff
John – Our condolences to you and your family at the passing of Ann. Over the years you tend to lose touch with one another as life takes us in different directions. We look forward to the day we will all be together with our Lord, with Ann and all the faithful who have gone before us. Yes we grieve – but not as those who have no hope. May the God of all comfort comfort you as you go through this loss.
Dear Shawn, Colleen and family,
We were so very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother and grandmother. It is always a difficult time, as we know from recently going through it ourselves. May you find comfort in your family and friends. Our prayers are with you all.
John, Jackie, Adam and Rachel McDougall
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Hi John and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Ann. Though we have not been in touch it was a good time in our life when Cathy and you all were somehow together.
I hope that all of you will hold on to each other in this difficult time.
Love you all,
Thank you, Petra. We are very blessed to have such wonderful friends and family. Mom is in a better place ❤️
John,
So sorry for your loss.