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
Leah Williams says:
March 31, 2020
Linda and family – such a wonderful tribute. Thank you for sharing. Praying for you to have peace and comfort during this time. Love you!
Terri Burns says:
March 31, 2020
To you three sisters
Loved reading of your father’s life. What a wonderful man he was. I pray that you find peace and feel comfort from God’s embrace during this time. I love you Linda and may God Bless you, Wanda and Laurie
~Terri
Elva Villalobos says:
April 1, 2020
I had the pleasure of meeting this fine man in the 80’s when Linda and became friends… he was a protective, hardworking husband and father and always a man if God!! While I know his passing is difficult for his girls, his loves, I know he is home with his Lord and his beautiful wife. Jan may you rejoice in heaven!
Karel Van Gorp says:
April 1, 2020
My condoleances for the whole family, “Ome Jan ” was a good great men. R.I.P.
Marilyn Bekker says:
April 1, 2020
Dear Wanda, what a wonderful tribute to your dad.
I always looked up to Uncle Jan because he lived his faith, loved his family, was so kind and non-judgemental. As said many times before,” that smile could launch a thousand ships” and that describes Uncle Jan’s smile – – – Loved you Uncle Jan,
Condolences and peace to his precious daughters, Wanda, Laurie,Linda and their families.
Marilyn Bekker .