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D Reid posted a condolence
Sunday, January 4, 2015
I didn't know Gust very well. In fact I had only spoken to him less than a handful of times. What amazed me about him was his sharp sense of recognition, even at his age. It seemed that every time I went into Sobeys on 50 street and 23 Ave, he was sitting there in the small coffee area....drinking a good cup of coffee. Without hesitation, when he saw me walk in, he would get up and approach me every single time. Although he didn't know me personally, he recognized my face and was always so wonderfully kind to me. He would always tell me how good it was to see me and let me know he was on a coffee break from going door to door. Although the religion or going door to door was no longer a part of my life, he made me feel....good...and accepted. I can't thank him enough for that. What a kind man he was. I heard that he had passed away and it brought true sadness to my heart. Selfishly...for myself but unselfishly for all his amazing and kind family he left behind. To this very day, every time I enter Sobeys I look over at little cafe and I think of his kindness. Thanks Gust. You are truly missed.
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Caroline Vandenberg (Tonn) posted a condolence
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Well Daddy, Every day only spending time outside keeps my heart positive as I experience the beauty of the poplar trees, the sunrise, the scent of the lilacs, the scent of the petunias, the sight of dew on the green grass, the smell of bacon cooking, aroma of freshly brewed coffee, the smell of new gas in the vehicle and the exhaust(yeah, that's one of my youthful memories too), the joy of reading a new Awake or WatchTower, the opening of the Bible to read in the late evening, going for a drive in the country and seeing the fields ripen, the taste and experience of picking Saskatoon berries and baking something yummy, just sitting quietly outside and thinking about the miracle and joy of being alive and the hard work and self-sacrifice you gave all those years to keep our family fed and warm...I'm sorry that it's only now, some four years later, that I have the courage to talk about you as I still can't believe you are still sleeping and I feel that I might see you at the Tim Horton's asking for just another "good cup of coffee." And most specially, every time there might be something to test my patience, I feel your memory of you always using your voice in a gentle, respectful way to entreat a child...thank you! Well Daddy, rest safe in Jehovah's memory and see you and Mommy soon with youthful vigor and perfect health. Love and respect, Your daughter, Carry
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Naomi Littlewood-Snyder posted a condolence
Friday, June 27, 2008
Though he hadn't met them, grandpa's strong work ethic, easy demeanor, and ethical center will be passed on to his great-grandchildren Elliot Michael and Grayson Lillian. My fondest memories of grandpa are the many trips we took in the back of his station wagon; picking up lunch and driving out to the countryside that he loved with our mother and grandmother. Those times will always be held fondly.
