Willem Vanyken Obituary
The world bids farewell to Willem Vanyken (Burlington, Ontario), departing on June 23, 2025 at the age of 86. Willem leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his spouse Janny; his children, Marian, Jan Visser, Arlene and Craig Alkema; his grandchildren, Willam, Lindsy Visser, Laura Visser, Jennifer, Chris Houweling, Jessalyn, Dan Brouwer, Sid, Delaney Alkema, Owen Alkema, Johanna Daum, Abigail Alkema and Tristan Bartels; his great grandchildren, Chloe, Levi, Adalyn, Logan, Carter, Titus, Noah, Lincoln, Moses, Aria, Saige, Evelyn and Maverick; and his siblings, Jantine (Joop Bergman), Cor (Jane Vanyken), Gijs (Riek Vanyken), Betsy Vanyken, Andy (Tini Vanyken), Hank (Ineke Vanyken), Arend (Nettie Pilon), Jan (Hilda Pilon), Hugo (Shirley Pilon), Rikus (Greet Pilon) and Gerhard (Gerda Pilon).
Donations to the Carpenter Hospice or Anchor Association would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
