VAN EDEN, John

JOHN VAN EDEN 1945 – 2025 John Van Eden, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, 79, of Edmonton, Alberta, passed away on February 9, 2025.
He was born in Veenendaal, Netherlands in 1945 to Evert and Evelyn Van Eden. John immigrated to Canada in 1951 along with his sisters Riet and Chris, settling in Lethbridge, Alberta. The family was then rounded out with the birth of his brother Jack.
John became a teacher and met the love of his life, Janice, at a family wedding. They were married in Lethbridge in 1968. John and Janice settled first in Pincher Creek, Alberta, and started a family with their daughter Carey and son Paul.
His career shifted to counselling, first as a school guidance counsellor, then a career counsellor. John did post-graduate studies at the University of Alberta, then his career took him back to Lethbridge in 1978. Several moves and promotions in the Alberta Government led the family to Calgary, Alberta in 1982, then Peace River, Alberta in 1985. John and Janice settled in Edmonton in 1990, where they lived together for 35 years.
John was an active member of Emmanuel Community Church, where he devoted much time and energy in retirement.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years Janice; their children Carey (James) and Paul; and his grandchildren Willem, Audrey, Alexandra, and Gwen. Sisters Riet (Dan) Groenenboom; Chris (Jake deceased) and brother Jack (Marlene Van Eden) along with several nephews, nieces and extended family.
A service for John will be held at Emmanuel Community Church – 6505 140 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta at 2:00 pm on Friday, February 14, 2025. To watch the service via livestream, please visit https://youtube.com/live/I0yw6dTowME?feature=share
Donations may be made in his name to the Heart and Stroke Foundation https://www.heartandstroke.ca.