James Andrew Van Veen
“To a Simple Life Well Lived”
It is with great sadness the family of Jim Van Veen announce his passing. Darling husband of Robyn MacDonald. Cherished brother of Marion and Doug MacDonald. Loving brother-in-law of Wendy Van Veen. Adored uncle of Vanessa and Steve Patterson, Sharleen MacDonald and fiancée David Wilson, Kristen and Tanner Misch, Jamie MacDonald, Mitch Van Veen and Karleigh Van Veen. Idolized great uncle of Ethan Thomas, Gordon, Audrey and Harvey Patterson and Olivia, Alex and Gavin Misch. Honourary brother of Dearborne Jarbah. Treasured inlaw/outlaw of Robyn’s global family. Predeceased by his parents Jim and Marie Van Veen and brother Rick Van Veen.
A Come and Go Homage will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Tara on Saturday, April 18th from 2 – 8 p.m. with Legendary Tales at 4 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, donations would be appreciated to the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides, 152 Wilson Street, Oakville, Ontario L6K 0G6 (dogguides.com) or a charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to Grey Bruce Cremation and Burial Services, greybrucecremation.com.