Jan Vos
May 20, 1926 - March 09, 2020
Lake Forest CA
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Jan Vos
May 20, 1926 - March 09, 2020
Lake Forest CA
Obituary
Jan Vos, beloved husband, father, and Opa was born May 20, 1926 in Surabaya, Indonesia. He passed away March 9, 2020 in Lake Forest, California. Jan lived on three continents, sailing by ocean liner each time. As well as Indonesia, he lived in the Netherlands, and immigrated to the United States, living in Iowa and California. When his mother was hit with especially hard times caring for her family, he was twice sent to live in an orphanage; he never knew his father, as he died before he was born. He lived through World War II and survived the Japanese occupation of Indonesia in an internment camp. He worked hard his entire life for his family. He and his wife, Albertine, were married 61 years before she passed. His trust in God never wavered.
Along with his love of family, he loved being with friends and talking about old times. His memory was so good, he decided to send in an article he wrote about life growing up in Indonesia as well as his time there during the war to De Indo, a magazine distributed internationally. He became a regular contributor for many years. One of his stories was published in the book by Jan A. Krancher, “The Defining Years of the Dutch East Indies, 1942-1949, Survivors Accounts of Japanese Invasion and Enslavement of Europeans and the Revolution That Created Free Indonesia.”
Jan was a man full of faith, love, wisdom, and humility. His family was his all, and he helped sow seeds that grew into deep faith.
In his last days, with his eyes closed and barely responsive, we realized what we heard was not him mumbling” he was praying.
“Let everything that has breath praise the LORD.” Psalm 150:6
He has now heard the heavenly words, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”
Vigil Service
- Date & Time: April 3, 2020 (7:00 PM)
- Venue: O'Connor Mortuary
- Location: 25301 Alicia Parkway Laguna Hills, CA 92653 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (949) 581-4300
Funeral Mass
- Date & Time: April 4, 2020 (9:00 AM)
- Venue: St. Nicholas Catholic Church
- Location: 24252 El Toro Rd. Laguna Woods, CA 92637 - (Get Directions)
Graveside Service
- Date & Time: April 6, 2020 (10:00 AM)
- Venue: Ascension Cemetery
- Location: 24754 Trabuco Road Lake Forest, CA 92630 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (949) 837-1331
20 responses to Jan Vos
Kara Enger-Marten says:
March 14, 2020
To your 3 girls who loved you with all of their hearts, we send our deepest condolences. Kara Enger-Marten and family
Lichers Family says:
March 15, 2020
Dear family
Our sincere condolences for the passing
of your father, grandfather, father in law,
and our dearest Oom Jan.
Debbie says:
March 22, 2020
To Wanda, Laurie, and Linda my 3 beautiful cousins! Oom Jan will be greatly missed by us all. He was a loving Oom with a faithful heart. I’m happy he welcomed Pop with open arms the day after. I can’t wait for all of us to be reunited together again! God bless you! Take care! Love you, Debbie
Brian and Tina Spangenberg says:
March 29, 2020
Dear Wanda, Laurie, and Linda,
We are so sorry for your loss. I have such wonderful memories growing up with y’all’s. I’ll miss Oom Jan’s smile and laugh. First thing I thought was when Dad passed is Oom Jan saying,”Kim maar Bas”, smiling and laughing, and seeing the excitement and smile in Dad’s eyes. No more suffering now at peace. Forever with our Lord God now. Love and God bless.
Dina Smith says:
March 30, 2020
Lorraine, Wanda & Linda,
I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending my deepest condolences to all of you. You were lucky to have such a wonderful father!!