Gerrit (Jerry) Van Eck

October 8, 1967 to August 5, 2012

Gerrit (Jerry) Van Eck, passed away tragically as a result of an accident at his Browntown Road farm on Sunday August 5, 2012 at the age of 44. Jerry was born in the Netherlands, a son of Cora and the late Herman Van Eck. Sadly missed by his children Mieka, Tim and Jodie Van Eck and their mother Jeske and special uncle and aunt Gijs and Annie Van Beusekom. Dear brother of Annette and Otto Ebskamp and Andre and Yvon Van Eck. Uncle of Bas, Niels, Thijs and Storm. Fondly remembered by his extended family, friends and employees. There will be no funeral home visitation or service. Jerry's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at a memorial reception to be held at the Elma Memorial Community Centre, Main Street, Atwood on Thursday August 9, 2012 at 12:00 noon. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to a charity of one's choice appreciated by the family and can be arranged by calling the funeral home or returning to the Current Funerals page and clicking on the Make Donation link. Please forward your cheque directly to the charity of choice.