Johannes Moerman (1922 - 1998)

On Saturday, March 28, 1998 our husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather was called home to a glorious eternity with his Father in heaven. He had chosen for his cemetery marker words from the promise of Jesus: "he who hears my word and believes ... has passed from death to life." Rev. John and Corrie Moerman had celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary six days earlier with family and about 170 friends. Dad died suddenly while working on the farm where he and Mom had retired in 1988 - cleaning a coop for newly acquired chickens. Up to the time of his death he was active in the Lord's work, counseling, teaching, and preaching. Dad was a focused man who loved his family and expended major energy during his retirement researching family history back 12 generations and sharing the story. (To read or download, please click on the link of your preferred format below.) Our father was a "man of God" with a pioneering spirit. His love for the Lord Jesus was always paramount in his life and his zeal for spreading the gospel never wavered. We will all miss him until we're reunited in Glory! Please see also: Photos of John Moerman and his side of the family here Photos of John and Corrie's early years together here Video of our parents one week before our father's passing here Audio of `Opa` sharing some of his experiences during the occupation years in Holland with his young grandsons (Chris and Ben) in mp3 or wma format. Memoirs of our mother here.

John and Corrie Moerman, Immigrating to Canada - 1948 (My mother is 6 months pregnant with her first son, Marinus, aka 'Murray')

John Moerman`s Family History and Memoirs:

Title Page                                                                                     PDF or  RTF

Chapter 1: The First Moerman of Holland                                     PDF or  RTF
Chapter 2: The Van Vliets                                                             PDF or  RTF     
Chapter 3: The History of Schipluiden                                            PDF or RTF
Chapter 4: Early Childhood Memories                                           PDF or RTF
Chapter 5: Later Childhood Memories                                           PDF or RTF
Chapter 6: Adolescence: Broadening Outlook and Understanding   PDF or RTF
Chapter 7: Life on the Farm                                                           PDF or RTF
Chapter 8: World War II Begins                                                    PDF or RTF
Chapter 9: The War Years                                                             PDF or RTF
Chapter 10: The Underground Resistance                                       PDF or RTF
Chapter 11: Hitler’s Downfall and the Liberation of Holland            PDF or RTF
Chapter 12: To Emigrate or not to Emigrate                                    PDF or RTF
Chapter 13: The New Land                                                            PDF or RTF
Chapter 14: Hope College and Western Seminary                           PDF or RTF
Chapter 15: In the Midst of Death, Life Must Go On                       PDF or RTF
Chapter 16: Seminary's Homestretch                                               PDF or RTF
Chapter 17: Return Visit to Holland                                                 PDF or RTF
Chapter 18: Galt, Ontario (1958-1961)                                           PDF or RTF
Chapter 19: Edmonton, Alberta (1961-1970)                                  PDF or RTF
Chapter 20: Monarch, Alberta (1971-1976)                                    PDF or RTF
Chapter 21: Mayerthorpe, Alberta (1976-1978)                              PDF or RTF
Chapter 22: Surrey, BC (1978-1986)                                              PDF or RTF
Chapter 23: Edmonton, Alberta (1986-1988)                                  PDF or RTF
Chapter 24: Mayerthorpe Retirement Years (1988-1994)                PDF or RTF
Chapter 25: Our Last Month Together                                             PDF or RTF

Appendix A - 50th Wedding Anniversary                                         PDF or RTF
Appendix B - Tributes to Dad                                                          PDF or RTF
Appendix C - Dad's Chosen Funeral Readings                                 PDF or RTF
Appendix D - Dad's Memorial Service                                             PDF or RTF
Appendix E - Letter to WTS 40th Anniversary Class                        PDF or RTF