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Jack van der Kooy, may he rest in peace

Written by Kevin P. Keane
Tuesday, 03 May 2011 09:41

Johannes Paul Christian VAN DER KOOY

VAN DER KOOY, Johannes Paul Christian ('Jack') - Passed away peacefully at Scarborough General Hospital on April 24, 2011 at the age of 83. Jack will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Eleanor, his son Derek (Donna Steele), his sister Jean Fice, his sister- in-law Doreen (Peter Woodside), best friends Betty and Harold, many nieces, nephews, friends and acquaintances. Family and friends will be received at the PINE HILLS CEMETERY & VISITATION CENTRE, 625 Birchmount Rd., Scarborough (north of St. Clair Ave., 416-267-8229), for a Memorial Celebration on Sunday, May 1, 2011 from 12-3 p.m. In memory of Jack, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

 

Jack and Eleanor on the famous IAPHC Cruise Convention - Vancouver to Alaska in 2004.

April 28, 2011

My wife June and I had the honor and distinct pleasure of spending many a lunch and dinner with Jack and his most precious Eleanor at many IAPHC Conventions. His quick witted humor, her gracious style and their pleasant way and made them perfect travel companions for a good time. He will be missed by us and many more. I feel blessed to have known him.
~ 
Joe Prestino,
Brooklyn, New York
 
 
Jack and friends at the 2006 IAPHC Convention in San Diego.  From left, former District Governor, Toronto chapter president and 'glue' for the good of the chapter, Bob Dale; past president of the Toronto chapter, and most highly decorated International Gallery eminence Jay Mandarino; Past IAPHC Chairman Eric Olsen; Rael Fisher, past Toronto chapter president and RR Donnelley VP, and a very robust looking Jack van der Kooy.
 
April 28, 2011
Jack was a great Craftsman and always great to be around and chat with at our conferences and conventions. Jack was always ready to share his knowledge about the IAPHC and the printing industry with anyone who would listen. Jack and Eleanor would always spend time with me and my wife Karen at all of our get togethers. He would always give great hugs! We will miss his smile. Our sympathies go out to his family.
~ 
Ray & Karen Rafalowski,
Fairfield, Ohio
 
 
Jack van der Kooy wearing his IAPHC Past International President medallion and his 'casual attire' at the final banquet for the IAPHC annual convention in San Diego in 2006.

April 27, 2011

It was also my pleasure and privilege to know Jack. He was a true statesman of the IAPHC-The Graphic Professionals Resource Network. Long after his term as International President, his continued presence at Chapter, Regional and International events added a sense of dignity and eloquence to each event. With his wife Eleanor, they presided over 4 decades of Association meetings and were comfortable greeting long time members as well as the newest members to the Association. During my term as IAPHC Chairman, I appreciated Jack’s counsel and help. I am a better person having had the privilege to know him. My prayers go out to his family during this time.
~ 
Eric Olsen,
Binghamton, New York
 

Jack and Eleanor van der Kooy along side past IAPHC International President's Stewart Graham and Ralph Pike at the IAPHC annual convention in Reno Nevada in 2000.

April 27, 2011

It was an honour to know Jack for the past 20 plus years. He was one of the most genuinely kind gentle-men I have ever met. His love and care and concern for his beloved Eleanor, was a model that many commented on and learned from.

Jack was International President of the IAPHC, The Graphic Professionals Resource Network in 1975-1976. (He had earlier been president of the Toronto chapter of the IAPHC.) He and Eleanor made it an annual pilgimmage to attend the IAPHC convention, and each year when it was announced it was their 40th consecutive or 44th consecutive or ..... one could hear the sharp intake of breath as the convention attendees murmurred their amazement at the dedication of this charming couple of dedicated Craftsmen.

Jack liked to say they wanted to to attend 50 straight conventions, alas, circumstances stopped their remarkable streak at 47 straight conventions when they attended the IAPHC convention in Baltimore in 2007.

Jack was a Craftsmen member for a half century, continuing to pay his annual dues long after he was retired, as a statement of his affection for the group. His humour, his warmth and his dedication to family and friends in the IAPHC will make him dearly missed.

On behalf of the members of the IAPHC around the globe we wish Jack, God Speed.

Kevin Keane
President and CEO
IAPHC, The Graphic Professionals Resource Network
 

Past International Chairman Tom Blanchard and Jack van der Kooy at the 2005 IAPHC Convention in Jacksonville Florida, as both were former presidents of the Toronto chapter, lots of needling was in the air.

Photos kindly provided by the extensive photo-journal collections of Ray Rafalowski, past IAPHC International Chairman.  For more photos, go to Facebook and search under "Ray Rafalowski IAPHC"  The photo of the "five guys" in San Diego courtesy of Bob Dale.

Whenever Jack sent an e-mail, he inevitably closed with "Love, JvdK".  He will be missed!

Last Updated on Wednesday, 04 May 2011 13:59
 

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