March 20, 1927 — Feb. 26, 2022
It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of my dear husband, and our father, Opa, and old Opa, Joe Van Driesten, of Fort Macleod. Born March 20, 1927, Joe passed away Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, at the age of 94.
Joe is survived by his wife of 60 years, Corrie Van Driesten; children, Elsa (Dennis) Nathe, Andrea (George) Feyter, John (Aleida) Van Driesten, Henry (Leanne Dahl) Van Driesten, Conroy Van Driesten; 18 grandchildren; and 20 great grandchildren.
Joe is also survived by in-laws, Riek Van Driesten, Aartje Van Middendrop (Evert Vander Weyden), Lientje Beusekom, Eefje Van Middendrop, Rita and Gerald Beekman, Nellie and Jim Chymboryk, Bertha and Walter Rosendal, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Joe was predeceased by parents Martinus and Elizabeth Van Driesten; brothers, Maas Van Driesten, Bill Van Driesten; parents-in-law Andries and Hendrika Van Middendrop; sister-in-law Wilma Van Driesten; brothers-in-law Gijs Van Middendrop, Arnold Beusekom and Drees Van Middendrop.
Joe was born in Ede, Netherlands and immigrated to Canada in June of 1948, along with his parents and two brothers. They settled in the Picture Butte area and eventually made their way to south of Fort Macleod where he resided until his passing.
A condolence service will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at Eden’s Funeral Home, 2424 Fifth Ave., Fort Macleod.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 3, 2022, at the Reformed Congregation of North America in Monarch, with Elder Paul Wander officiating.