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Peacefully and surrounded by family, Jake Van Bilsen, age 86, of Huntsville, (formerly of Ekfrid Twp) Ontario, passed away on January 24, 2023. Husband and love of his life, for 58 years, to Ina (Ineke Joosen). Loving and supportive father to Paul (Jane), Mark (Robin), and Jacques (Deb). Awesome Opa to Kyle (Emily), Todd (Taylor), Brandon (Brittany), Steven (Jaida), Nicholas, Kendra, Jacob (Isi), Jordan (Emily), Ben, Markie, Elizabeth and John. Special Great Opa to Henry, Myles and Scarlett. Dear brother of Corry Salmen and Rita (Jack) Slykerman. Predeceased by grandchildren Sarah and Joseph, brothers Martin, William, and Henk, brother-in-law Dan and sisters-in-law Nellie and Johanna. Jake was a farmer and campground owner. He loved to curl, play shuffleboard, travel, and spend time gardening. Memorial Service Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 1:00p.m. at Glencoe Presbyterian Church Rev. Deb Dolbear-Van Bilsen officiating. (Visitation 1 hour prior to service). Inurnment St. Mary’s Cemetery, West Lorne. In memory of Jake, please consider donating to Parkinson’s Canada.
