VAN TIL, Ryan; With deep sadness we announce the passing away of our much loved husband and father. Ryan left to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at the age of 57 after a three year struggle with melanoma. He is survived by his wife Ann and his children Henry and Lauren Van Til and Tony and Amy Van Til. Ryan was the youngest of five siblings and will be remembered by Tom and Antje Van Til, Liesbeth and Hibo VanderPloeg, Trijnie Vandenberg, and Henk Van Til, all of the Netherlands. He will also be remembered by Ann’s siblings: Alice and John Luth, Lucy and Dick Eigenbrood, John and Mary DeWeerd, Pat Drost, and Grace and Martin Duimering, as well as many nieces and nephews both in Canada and in the Netherlands. Predeceased by his parents Hendrik (1983) and Aaltien (2009) Van Til as well as his brother-in-law Jos Vandenberg (1986). Visitation was held at the Drayton Christian Reformed Church, 88 Main Street East on Tuesday, October 21, 2014. The funeral took place at the Drayton Christian Reformed Church on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at 2 pm. Interment Drayton Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the Heritage Funeral Homes. 519-638-3072.
