John Visser was born in Ambacht, Holland on August 1, 1929. He passed away January 4th, 2009 in Black Diamond, Alberta. He is survived by his wife, Esther Visser of High River, Alberta; his children, Leo and Sandy Visser, Joan and Dave Larsen and Veronica Visser all of Calgary and Teresa and Jim Deacon of Black Diamond, Alberta. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Shauna and Paul Phillips, Layne Visser, Tessa Larsen, Amber Dujay and Matthew Dujay; three nieces, Hennie and Wim, Corrie and Lou, Leni and Wil, and their families, all in Holand. John was married in Holland to his first wife, Antonia who was the mother of his four children. He is predeceased by his wife, Antonia in Calgary, his parents, Leendert and Hendrika Visser, a sister, Jennie Verwey and brother-in-law, Janus Verwey, all of Holland. In 1972 John married Esther Friesen in Duchess, Alberta. He became a member of the large extended Friesen family. He was very supportive of the family and became a good friend to many of them. A Memorial Service will be held at the Salvation Army Church, 117 – 2 Avenue SE, High River, Alberta on Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. with the inurnment at the Duchess Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation in John’s memory may be made to the Christian Childrens Fund of Canada, 1027 McNicoll Avenue, Toronto, ON, M1W 3X2.
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