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Laurie posted a symbolic gesture
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
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Because of this very different times, saying good bye to you is a little bit different' However, it doesn't change the feeling that we have and how much you will be missed by your family and friends. Because of the way things are at this time, we will not be having any eulogy for you, just a small service which I honestly think you would like better anyway as you were never a showy type guy. If there was going to be a service this is what I would say:Jake Fokkens, born July 1, 1935, in Holland. Son to John and Kay Fokkens, big brother to Dorothy, a loving husband to Karen, a father to me and Barb, an uncle, a friend, a joker, a soccer player, bowler and a huge hockey fan. In the late 1940's, your dad packed up the family and moved to Canada. First to Quebec and then to Ontario. I can't imagine what that must have been like for you. Eventually your dad settled in St. Catharines where he started working at Mackinnon's (GM).In 1960 you met and married Karen Craig. Eventually you moved to Silverdale Dr which is where Barb and I came into the picture. Growing up with you as my dad was the pleasure of my life!. I could fill pages of the memories that I have of you not realizing at that time how important they would be to me as an adult. Thinking back when you were in your early 40's there was no place that I would have rather been then by your side. To me you were larger than life and my best friend. It didn't matter where you were going or what you were doing I just wanted to be there. Especially Friday nights when you were playing soccer. You played goal and I sat behind the net chatting to you when the ball was at the other end of the field and would watch with such excitement when you made a spectacular save. Sometimes this included a hop over the fence to Dairy Queen. We would rush home were I would help you get your lunch together making sure there was enough to share an extra egg sandwich before you left. This brings me to my next memory, you working steady midnighs. And again not realizing what that meant until I was older. Dad lived in a house full of women, 10pm was the only time he could get into the bathroom! You worked so hard, 7 days a week, holidays, to always make sure your family never did without.There are many things that I got from you dad, your sense of humor, your curly hair, your tall build, your stubbornness, and your love for sports. You and I would sit for hours and watch the hockey game or baseball game and you would be so impressed when I could keep up and have my own opinion of a bad call. One of the best compliments that you ever gave me was "she is one hell of a soccer player". Even though I knew how badly you wanted me to be a goalie, you loved that I played the game.Lunches and dinners were always a treat when mom was at work and you were left in charge. That meant that pancakes were going to be the entire size of the pan, could be fried bologna, hotdogs, stew or maybe even a giant banana split with whatever toppings were available.One thing that I didn't get from you is your ability to really not worry about what other people thought and I always admired you for that. You may not have always done the most popular thing but you always did what you thought was right. As you grew older and your body started to faily, your mind never did. You remained sharp until the very end. You hated that other people had to look after you and you had to rely on others to get what you needed. But as Barb always told you, you took care of us, now it is our time to take care of you.Dad I hope we were able to show you how much you meant to us. Life without you is very sad. I have great memories of you which I will carry for the rest of my life.
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Heather steinhoff lit a candle
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
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I am so proud to call him dad always made me feel part of the family. I will miss him very much may u Rest In Peace dad love you
Susan Hill posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
I spent so much time at your house in my youth and both your parents always made me feel so welcome. Your Dad always teased me and called me "Thoothie" while he watched me eat all your Kraft dinner. Lots of great memories! Rest in peace Jake.
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Janice Campbell pledged to donate to ProKids
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
My sincere condolences to Laurie and your family.
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Cathy McConnell posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Our deepest condolences on the loss of Jake. Keeping your family in our prayers.
Cathy & Jim McConnell
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Monday, June 8, 2020
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