Of Guelph, passed away peacefully at the Guelph General Hospital on Monday, April 17, 2017, in his 87th year. Beloved husband and best friend of 59 years to the late Anne Visser (June 2016). Loved father of Ria (John) Sloot and Joanne (Max) Burt. Loving grandpa of Jessica, Andrew, Jonathan, Joshua, Daniel, Stephanie, Kevin, Kyle and Rachel. Great grandfather of five. A private family service was held at Farnham Cemetery, Arkell. Arrangements entrusted to the WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 519-822-0051 or www.wallcustance.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
A tree will be planted in memory of John Van Alphen in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest, University of Guelph Arboretum. Dedication service, Sunday, September 17, 2017 at 2:30 pm.