Obituary for Klaas Baan
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Klaas Baan on Monday, August 1st at the age of 40. Beloved husband of Leah (Carpenter) and proud father of Kathryn, Jonathan and Nathan.
Dear oldest son of Jan and the late Magdalena Baan, and son-in-law of David and Arlene Carpenter. Cherished brother of Anneke (Dave) Vanden Berg, William (Jennifer) Baan, Corinne (Adrian) Duizer, Joanne (Arie) Bulk, Marlene (David) Looby. Brother-in-law to Brad (Rebecca) Carpenter. Klaas will be greatly missed by 16 nieces and nephews.
Klaas had a deep love for God, his family and friends. He was incredibly loyal and his unbelievable physical and emotional strength was a comfort to many. He was the first to offer any friend a helping hand or a corny joke. As a Dad he was always there to provide the next level of fun. He loved tinkering in the shop with Jonathan and Nathan, driving around the countryside with Kathryn, boating as a family, or adventuring in his new baby, the red Jeep. We never really knew where the day would take us if Klaas was in charge.
Klaas had a deep love for agriculture and rocks and he was able to build a thriving organic fertilizer business with his brother William and brother in law Arie. Klaas' favourite part of work was networking with so many wonderful people. He always came home with interesting stories from those he had met.
We will miss Klaas desperately but we take great comfort that he is in Heaven with his beloved Mom.
Please join us as we mourn and celebrate our beloved Klaas at Emmanuel Reformed Church, 170 Clarke Street North, Woodstock, ON for the visitation on Friday, August 5th, 2022 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 6th, 2022 at the Emmanuel Reformed Church, at 10:00am. Burial to follow at Springford Cemetery. Donations to Klaas' children can be made at https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-3-young-children-of-klaas-baan with all funds being set aside for their education.
For those that cannot attend the funeral in person, you are welcome to watch the service by following this link.
https://youtube.com/channel/UCY6uhY3vjqZd6Ob1zTujhtg
Arrangements have been entrusted to the SMITH-LeROY FUNERAL HOME, 69 Wellington St. North, Woodstock (519-537-3611). Personal condolences may be sent at www.smithleroy.com
Dear oldest son of Jan and the late Magdalena Baan, and son-in-law of David and Arlene Carpenter. Cherished brother of Anneke (Dave) Vanden Berg, William (Jennifer) Baan, Corinne (Adrian) Duizer, Joanne (Arie) Bulk, Marlene (David) Looby. Brother-in-law to Brad (Rebecca) Carpenter. Klaas will be greatly missed by 16 nieces and nephews.
Klaas had a deep love for God, his family and friends. He was incredibly loyal and his unbelievable physical and emotional strength was a comfort to many. He was the first to offer any friend a helping hand or a corny joke. As a Dad he was always there to provide the next level of fun. He loved tinkering in the shop with Jonathan and Nathan, driving around the countryside with Kathryn, boating as a family, or adventuring in his new baby, the red Jeep. We never really knew where the day would take us if Klaas was in charge.
Klaas had a deep love for agriculture and rocks and he was able to build a thriving organic fertilizer business with his brother William and brother in law Arie. Klaas' favourite part of work was networking with so many wonderful people. He always came home with interesting stories from those he had met.
We will miss Klaas desperately but we take great comfort that he is in Heaven with his beloved Mom.
Please join us as we mourn and celebrate our beloved Klaas at Emmanuel Reformed Church, 170 Clarke Street North, Woodstock, ON for the visitation on Friday, August 5th, 2022 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 6th, 2022 at the Emmanuel Reformed Church, at 10:00am. Burial to follow at Springford Cemetery. Donations to Klaas' children can be made at https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-3-young-children-of-klaas-baan with all funds being set aside for their education.
For those that cannot attend the funeral in person, you are welcome to watch the service by following this link.
https://youtube.com/channel/UCY6uhY3vjqZd6Ob1zTujhtg
Arrangements have been entrusted to the SMITH-LeROY FUNERAL HOME, 69 Wellington St. North, Woodstock (519-537-3611). Personal condolences may be sent at www.smithleroy.com