Matthew 11: 28, 29, “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”
John Luke (JL) passed away on the evening of September 20, 2024, at Hospice Wellington at the age of 59. He was the dear husband of Diane Jonker and loving father and grandfather of Tiffany and Kyle Kamphuis, Liam, Roman, Joseph and Alysha Jonker, Jack, Charlotte, Klaas and Annalise Antuma, Diedrick, Matthijs. John Luke was the beloved son of Harm and Grace Jonker and dear brother of Jane and Dan VanLeeuwen, Marian and Rob DeVries, Alida Jonker . He was a much loved son-in-law to Willem and Roelie Smith and dear brother-in-law to Bert and Marlene Smith, John Smith, Angela and Leen Blok, Harold and Elizabeth Smith, Frank and Christa Smith, Eric and Trish Smith, Walter and Shelley Smith, Ryan and Alida Smith. He is also fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. John Luke was predeceased by Alida Jonker, Harm Jonker, Daniel DeVries and Angela Blok. The family will receive friends on Thursday September 26, 2024, from 5:00pm – 8:00pm, at the Grand Valley Canadian Reformed Church (173354 County Rd 25, Grand Valley, ON L9W 0L7). Funeral Service will take place on Friday September 27, 2024, at the Grand Valley Canadian Reformed Church at 11:00am. Interment to be held for the family following the service at Grand Valley Union Cemetery. Light reception to follow the service at the Grand Valley Canadian Reformed Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Hospice Wellington. Online condolences may be made at www.imfunerals.com. In Memoriam Funeral Services has been given the honour to serve the Jonker Family.