Obituary of Dave Hengel

Peacefully at his home, on Thursday August 28, 2008, Dave van den Hengel of Strathroy, in his 74th year. Born November 1, 1934 in Stoutenburg, Ultrecht in the Netherlands, he immigrated with his family to Canada in 1954. After residing in Alberta for a few years, he moved with his new wife to Ontario and has been a Strathroy and area resident for the past 49 years. Beloved husband of Jean (Van Gaal) for 49 years. Loving father of Joan (Perry) Jewell of Strathroy, Pat (Dan) Slegers of Arkona, Debra (Joe) Joris of Strathroy, and Connie (Mike) VandenHeuvel of Watford. Much loved grandpa of Ian, Kyle and Eric Jewell, Nicole, Kayla and Stacey Slegers, Sarah Joris, Alison and Chad VandenHeuvel. Loved brother of Truus (Gerry) Kasperien of Calgary, Rika (John) Burgwal, Tina (Al 2005) Simons, Diane (Stan) Lewicki, Ria (Dennis) Brady, Nancy (Darryl) Asplund, Ted (Sharon) van den Hengel, and Peter (Edith) van den Hengel all of Lethbridge Alberta. Loved brother-in-law of Jack (Mary) Van Gaal of Lucan, Annie (John 2004) Van Lieshout of Strathroy, Gerrit (Betty) Van Gaal, Grad (Annie) Van Gaal, Wilma (Guy) Vervoort of Lethbridge, Alberta, John (Liz) Van Gaal of Stratford, Mary (George) Van Geel of Lucan, Irma (Bill) Sleegers of London and numerous nieces and nephews. Dave is predeceased by his parents John (1968) and Hendrika (2006), sister Toni (1991), brothers John Jr. (1996), Theodorus (1936), Johannes (1940), beloved granddaughter Alisha Joris (1992) and his father and mother-in-law Henry (1991) and Martina (1989) Megens. Visitation will be held at Denning Bros. Funeral Home, Strathroy, on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2008 at 11 a.m. with Father Gerard Bedard officiating. Interment to follow in All Saints Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association, Royal Canadian Legion Strathroy Branch #116, or London Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated by the family.