Obituaries

DE LEEUW, Hans

Passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at the age of 96. Survived by his family, daughter Helene (Jim) Doskocil of West Kelowna, sons Michael (Thelma) de Leeuw of Texas, Richard (Bromwyn) de Leeuw of Edmonton; grandchildren, great grandchildren and extended family. Sadly predeceased by his wife Hetty. Hans was born November 4, 1919 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

He served with the Allied Forces during WWII. Hans was on the Board of Directors for Kelowna General Hospital, he helped start Brookhaven Care Centre and was involved with the Alzheimer Society, the Kiwanis and the War Veterans.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 10:00 am at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. Interment to follow in West Kelowna Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer Society of BC, Suite 307

Link: www.springfieldfuneralhome.com

Condolence Messages

May 09, 2016
We spent so much time together in mutual support and helping others learn about and cope with the devastation of Alzheimer's Disease. Truly a man devoted to trying to make the world a better place for everyone; the dear devastation he experienced on the passing of his wife has always held a place in my heart.

My most sincere sympathies to the family of this lovely man!

Marjorie Beales
Apr 29, 2016
Hans was a wonderful person, storyteller and had great community spirit.

Kelowna is a better place because of him and he will be missed. Hans enjoyed life and shared that joy where ever he went. Thank you Hans for being such a great citizen.

Marion Bremner

Meals on Wheels
Apr 26, 2016
Sympathy on the death of your father, Hans. He was an intriguing man and we loved to hear his stories. Wonderful volunteer, eager to make this a better place; so interested in everything and everyone.

My late husband, Reverend Albert Baldeo and Hans were great friends.

God be with you.

Beryl Baldeo
Apr 25, 2016
Hans was truly a lovely person. He was a very active member of the Kiwanis Club of Kelowna - High Noon for many years. We, at Kiwanis would like to extend our sympathies to the family. His smiling face and contributions to the our community will be long remembered.

Wendy Falkowski, President,

and members of the Kiwanis Clubs of Kelowna
Apr 24, 2016
Condolences and warm thoughts for our good friend and neighbour, Helene on the loss of her Dad. We did not meet him, but heard so many great stories about his life's journey. Love and blessings, Allan & Roxanne.
Apr 22, 2016
Hans, you were a family friend who became my first boss at the Safeway store on 97 St. and 107 Ave. in Edmonton. I enjoyed working for you. Your life has had a positive impact on many people, including me. It's remarkable that you lived so long and that you kept contributing your time and energy to make Canada, your adopted home, a better place.

Jack Van Vliet

Red Deer County, AB
Apr 22, 2016
Although I never had the opportunity to meet you in person, I would like to say thank you so much for all you have done to give us all a much better life. Rest in Peace now and enjoy all your new projects in Heaven.

Allan Gunn
Apr 19, 2016
It was good and fun to know you, Hans, during the time we both were in the best computer class in Kelowna, at Hawthorne Park on KLO.

Jenny and I have reminisced about you and the times you visited us in Westbank [at that time].

You can count on us, talking and thinking about you and your military achievement for a long time, to come.

Rest in Peace, Hans, you deserve it to the fullest.

Jenny and John C. Koershuis, Cochrane, Alberta