It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jerry Giesen on Saturday, June 23rd, 2018 at Springhaven, the home he shared with his late wife Helen (Damen) Giesen (2017) at the age of 80. Loving father of Richard Giesen and Catherine Murphy, Krista and Hugh Dietrich, Karln Giesen and Mike Neale, and Kelly and Mark Von Eschen. Already missing their Grandpa’s unconditional love and generosity are Max and Cooper; Eric and Katy, Grant and Devin, and Jake; Owen, Jackson and Hayden; Jonas and Clare. Dear brother and brother-in-law of John and Georgette Giesen, Annie Giesen, Willy Giesen, Anita Giesen, Tony and Mary Ann Giesen, and David McAdam. Predeceased by his brothers Leo, Bill, Ted and Henry, sister Maria McAdam, and sister-in-law Reik Boerstal. Jerry will be sadly missed by the entire Damen family.
Visitation and a celebration of Jerry’s life at Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main St., Lucan on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Patrick Church, 32922 Richmond Street, Lucan on Saturday, June 30th at 11 AM. Cremation has taken place and private graveside service will be held at a later date.
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Ed and Judy Fluter and Family
Dear Giesen Family
It was with the greatest of shock and sorrow that Judy and I heard recently of Jerry’s passing. Our heart felt condolences to all of you. Jerry was a very special person in our lives especially when we were neighbours on
Highway 7 and we lived in that beautiful house that he built with the “twisted pillars”. We had so much fun together dressing up for Halloween and Christmas, having snowmobile parties during snow storms, going on those infamous fishing trips , boating on Wildwood, and enjoying so many other adventures together and with friends. Jerry was the best neighbour and friend that anyone could have and we enjoyed every moment of our times together. His chuckle , laughter and good humour were infectious never to be forgotten , and his generosity was
classic. We can never be thankful enough to him for helping us to buy our beautiful home on the lake in Grand Bend and our lovely home in Stratford , Our only regret was that we didn’t have more time together after the family moved to beautiful Springhaven and we moved to Stratford. However we will always cherish the wonderful times that we did have together and will always remember Jerry as one of our dearest friends.
Sid & Joan Price
We are so sorry to hear of Jerry’s passisng…he will be missed as a neighbour down south.
John & Mary Jansen
Sending condolences to the Giesen & Danen families. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Jerry always had a smile for everyone he met
Christine Degroot
So sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing his smile and aggressive card games will always be remembered. My condolences to his family and the Damen Family.
John and Donna Mathers
Please accept our deepest sympathy. Jerry was a wonderful husband, father and friend. He will be missed.
Cindy
sending our condolences and sadness upon hearing of Jerry’s passing.
Cindy (Goris) and Darren Smyth and family
Harry Visser
Our condolences
Jerry was such a nice man.
Harry and Madeleine Visser
Henk Kampers
Our condolences to the Giesen family with the passing of Jerry .
May God give you strength at this difficult time in your lives .
Henk and Marilyn Kampers .
Mary Hendriksen
To the Giesen family. Saddened to hear of your Jerry’s passing. My sincere condolences to all.
Suzanne Klassen
Springfield Farm once belonged to my Aunt and Uncle. I spent many summers on that farm. Once it was sold I reconnected with it and Jerry. I now live in the US. When visiting my brother in London, Ontario I would always visit Jerry and Helen. On my last visit in 2017 Jerry had just lost Helen. We sat for sometime talking about the family and farm history. I was so very fond of Mr. Giesen (he insisted I call him Jerry) and treasured every visit. He always referred to me as his California girl. To the family I send my deepest sympathies. I can’t imagine how much you already miss him. Jerry was such a ray of sunshine. God bless you all. I would love to keep in touch.
Ian and Cheryl McKay
Our deepest sympathy in the passing of Jerry. He was a great man, and a great neighbour who will be sorely missed.
We are sorry that we can’t come personally but are out of town for a wedding
Jim & Kathy Verhoeven
We have lost another one of our Sanlan family. So sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. May he Rest In Peace. Together with Helen forever. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Jane Steacy
Dear Richard, Krista, Karin, Kelly and your families. My deepest, heartfelt condolences to all of you at this sad time. I am certain that the family values Jerry and Helen instilled in you will be of great assistance. And you will have many, many wonderful memories to share. I always regarded Trout Haven as the most beautiful, awesome retreat, and was so grateful to Jerry for his wonderful tour among his beautiful trees and ponds. His love of nature was compelling. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and may his soul rest in peace.
Angela Clarkem
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Patrick and I had a great time with your father. Hopefully you have many happy memories to comfort you in the future…..Angela and family
Brigitte
To Jerry’s children and grandchildren,
Our heartfelt and sincere condolences on the loss of your Dad and Grandpa. Jerry was a younger brother from my dad and he always looks as much the same and had the same voice. So when l met uncle Jerry, l met a bit my dad. He was very open and had a lot of humor. After the passing of my dad the time that we could spent together was a special gift. We were looking forward to meet him again but the day we arrived he has just passed. Although this is a very sad and difficult time for all of you, it is a blessing to spend time with you. Jerry has left a great legacy. I hope that all the memories wil be a consolation. Be proud to be a part of the Giesens Family Tree, because we do!
Love ❤Brigitte, Koos,
Sandor, Jorn, Lori
Dave and Christa Rosser
Our deepest condolences to you all.
Krista and Hugh, Eric and Katy, Grant and Devin and Jake, you are all in our thoughts.
xoxoxo
Dave, Christa, Nolan, Drew and Aidan
Dan Brintnell
Richard, Krista, Karin & Kelly. It is still a bit surreal that smiling Jerry has joined Helen. He was an amazing man, with a great family, a big heart, never afraid to cry and always an open door. It is emblazoned in my memory how many times your parents said “Oh, Dan” … that makes me smile. You guys should smile and celebrate an amazing set of parents that have enabled you to hold your head high and carry on the strong values they have gifted you.
Lotsa love. Dan, Deb, Thomas, Steven, Michael, Abby (and Clucky).
The Webb Family
Dear Aunt Krista, Uncle Hugh and our lovely cousins,
We are really sorry to hear about Jerry; your Dad and Grandpa. We are thinking of you all and sending you lots of hugs.
Love Laura, Dan, Ashton, Carter & Riley
Richard and Wendy Jennison
Very sorry to hear of this news. Gerry was a terrific neighbour (gravel pit guys) and we watched in awe of his tireless effort to bring Springhaven to life. Lots of laughter and a great smile.
Marty & Karen Van Praet
Wishing you peace at this difficult time.
Tont Van Kempen
To the Giesen and Damen family.
We send you our sincere condolences with your great loss.
We are sure he left you with his wisdom and pleasant outlook on life.
He was one of our Sanlan friends. We will miss him this coming winter.
Sincerely Tony & Annette Van Kempen
Kathy (Lamond) Hunking
So very saddened to hear of Gerry’s passing. My sincerest sympathy to everyone.
Tony and Mary Ann Giesen
To Jerry’s children and grandchildren,
Our heartfelt and sincere condolences on the loss of your Dad and Grandpa. Jerry was an outstanding man and it seems that he has left us too soon. He was a real family man, and one of the nicest people we know, and he meant so much to us too. He was a favorite brother and friend. Although this is a very sad and difficult time for all of you, please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Jerry has left a great legacy, and wonderful children and amazing grandchildren to carry on his name. He was unique, one of a kind. There will never be another man like him and we will truly miss him. Love and blessings.
Tony (Jerry’s brother), and Mary Ann.
Bonnie Pember
I just saw the notice in the London Free Press. I am so very sorry for your loss. Please be assured of our love, sympathy and prayers during this time of grief. Jerry and Helen were staunch supporters of London Area Right to Life Association. Their faith and belief that life is sacred was an inspiration.
God bless you all,
Bonnie, Mike Hale and all of your friends at London Area Right to Life
Armand and Anita Rickert
We send our deepest sympathy to Jerry’s family. He was a very special guy who enjoyed people and was full of life and laughter. We spent many happy times fishing at his place and staying at his cottage on site. He will be always be remembered with love and affection.
Sandi Brintnell
Jerry’s families
We send our heart felt condolences to you all. Another legacy gone but his memories will stay on. Our prayers our with you at this difficult time.
Rob and Sandi Brintnell
Henk and Rickie Peeters
So sad for the entire family to lose Jerry so suddenly. Nice that he did not have to suffer and we are sure he is happy to be back with Helen. We shared quite a few laughs with both Jerry and Helen in Sanlan and on our river cruise trip. We also had the pleasure of a few visits to the trout farm, one of the most peaceful places we have ever seen. He was always so proud of his children and grandchildren and I am sure they will carry on their legacy.
Our deepest sympathy and prayers – Henk and Rickie Peeters
Jen cronyn
Truly saddened by the passing of such a kind hearted man. My family has stayed at the Cabin for the past 12 years, Jerry and Hellen were the warmest, welcoming hosts! Over the years Jerry shared stories of there life together and the creation of there beautiful property. Many special meanings behind each tree planted. Last year was a sad year when Helen passed and Jerry was so sad a lonely. We talked a lot that week I was there. His love for Helen was like no other. Jerry will be greatly missed. Sending my condolences to The family.
Dymphie
Dear cousins and family, you lost a great dad/grandpa.
we lost a great uncle.; so kind, relaxed , good sense of humor, caring and a real family man .
So sad you must miss him……. we hope and trust that the many good memories will allways be there to comfort you.
a big hug from Holland: Dymphie & Jan, Tieme , Cas
Frank Hogervorst
So sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. His wonderful smile and friendship will be missed.
Frank and Lorri Hogervorst
Leintien
We feel berieved and very sad for losing our beloved, super kind and caring uncle. And realise how this loss must be far more painful for you. thinking of you;
Leontien, Bart
Lieke, Sofie and koen
Hans and Marie Ewald
Our most sincere sympathy to all of you at this sad time .Hans and Marie Ewald
Helen and Jerry Vanderydt
So sorry to all the family of a great guy We knew him from Florida Great memories we have of them both
George and Lynda Cifa
Richard, Krista, Karin and Kelly & families……
We were so saddened to learn of Jerry’s passing. We will always have the memories of all our good times together at our neighbourhood parties. Jerry was always so much fun and we had a lot of good laughs.
With sincere condolences. George and Lynda Cifa
Linda Mills
Dear Krista, Hugh and family Sending my sincere sympathy in the loss of your Father and Grandfather. Thinking of all of you at this sad time Linda Mills
Jerry and Lucette George
To all of Jerry’children and grandchildren. We are truly sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad please accept our condolenses and prayers for all of you. We will always remembered his beautiful smile and kindness.
Gene (Chico) & Colleen Ouellette
We are so saddened to hear of Jerry’s passing…..he was such a wonderful man and we shared many laughs and glasses of wine during the months at SanLan. This past season was very difficult for him without his beloved Helen, but it was always wonderful to spend time with him and hear his stories about coming to Canada, marrying Helen, raising children who he was so very proud of……always tears but always hugs after spending time together.
We had promised we would visit him at Springhaven this summer….Jerry loved going fishing in SanLan with Chico….and proudly posed for a picture the day he “outfished the captain”!
RIP our dear friend…….may you and Helen watch over those of us left behind.
Chico & Colleen Ouellette
Bill and Dianne Dietrich
To the Dietrich family,
Krista sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. I know you have wonderful memories. Thoughts and prayers.
Joseph & Diane Kaak
Dear Family.
our sympathy in the loss of your loved one,
keeping you in our prayers
Joe & Diane Kaak
Tammy
Richard ,Krista, Karin and Kelly and families
Sorry for your loss of you Dad.
Ray and Yvonne de Lange
Dear Giessen fam. Our hearts are broken on the loss of our Sanlan neighbour Jerry, we are really going to miss him especially me Yvonne, we had some good talks when we were there in November, he was a man with a big heart, his faith in the Lord was great we had some good conversations, he now is rejoicing with his wife Helen. Rest In Peace. Till we meet again
Rob Giesen
Dear family,
Jerry & his frendly humor will indeed be sadly missed, even here in the Netherlands. He will be remembered
Brigit&Rob Tido, Jitse and Gijs.
Rita Payne, Gerry Trahan
So sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing, we remember the fun times we had with him in Sanlan.
Fred and Brenda smith
Krista & Hugh & Family
sorry to hear of your loss he was a great guy he will be missed by all keep the good times close to your heart
Carla Butler
We are so incredibly saddened to hear of Jerry’s passing. He was a loving, welcoming, warm hearted and generous man. We loved him. He will be greatly missed. Deepest Sympathies; Carla (Mary Ann’s daughter), Craig, Logan and Josh Butler.
Annette and Tim Martens
So sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. Our sincere condolences to all the family. From Tim and Annette Martens
Joanne Kelly
Our deepest sympathies to your family… I was glad to see him last week, a sudden loss for all of you❤️
Jeff Hodgins
We were deeply saddened to hear of Jerry’s passing. My thoughts are with his family.
We have had the privilege to share fifteen years and a thousand laughs at Springhaven with Jerry. He always treated us like family and we have so many great memories of spending time with him.
He was a great friend and will truly be missed.
Harry Emma Van Kessel
Our Deepest condolences to your family for the loss of your dear father Jerry grandfather he will be misse
Andre Reymer
Condolences to the Giesen family from Jerry, Andre, Maarten & Eric Reymer
Donna &Pete Shipley
Krista & Hugh, I am so sorry about your Father, only a short time after your Mother passed. HE will be missed by all family and friends. Always keep the love and your memories close. I am sure you have many. I remember them from the Licence Office, we always had a chat and a laugh. THat’s what is the only thing we have left, a great relationship, a family connection and our hearts full of gratitude and love.
John Martin
So sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. We will miss him in SanLan Florida during the winter months. John and Nancy Martin
Dale Cook
To all of Jerry’s children an grandchildren.
My deepest and most sincere condolences on Jerry’s passing .
His jovial and humorous atmosphere will be so sorrily missed.