HAPPENINGS
TPI Announces the Passing of Antonius (Tony) Heuver It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Antonius (Tony) Heuver on December 27, 2024, at the age of 89. Tony was a devoted husband, father, Opa, and visionary entrepreneur whose impact on his family, community, and industry will be cherished forever. Born on June 1, 1935, Tony emigrated from the Netherlands to Canada in 1958
as a farm worker with dreams of starting a new life rooted in hard work, determination, and integrity. His wife, Johanna (Anne) Heuver, followed in 1964 and together they built a home, a family and a business that would impact the lives of many. Tony’s life was defined by his deep love for family. He came from a family of twelve children and was preceded in death by his parents, Geradina and Herman Heuver, and brothers Gerard and Wim. His brothers John, Henry (Joan, deceased), and Arnold (Annie) live nearby in Alberta. Tony shared sixty wonderful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Anne. Together they raised four children: Eric Heuver (Sandy), Marcel Heuver (Sue), Anita Heuver, and Patricia Archambault (Peter). He was also a proud Opa to ten grandchildren: Nathan, Grace, Claire, Ethan, Emily ( Joel), Teresa, Maria (Eric), Rachel, John, and Kaitlyn (Oscar), and his first great-grandchild, Olivia. All of them brought him immense joy.
A man of deep faith, Tony was dedicated to his church. He was so pleased to participate in the opening Mass for the new Catholic church in Strathmore, the result of the commitment and sacrifice exhibited by the entire parish community over many years. He was known for his kindness, generosity, and gentle spirit. In the early 1960s, Tony and his brother Henry started Foothills Landscaping. In 1970, they divided the company, and Tony founded Eagle Lake Nurseries. Today, these two businesses have grown into five separate companies, which form a cornerstone of the horticulture industry in Alberta. Tony was always ready to lend a hand or share his expertise, as he took on the leadership of many industry initiatives, in addition to serving as President of Landscape Alberta. Trough his vision and passion, Tony not only cultivated plants, but he also nurtured a culture of professionalism, innovation, and community spirit. Tony’s legacy will continue to flourish in the lives he touched and the seeds he planted. Tough he is no longer with us, his memory will live on in the hearts of his family, friends, and the many people who were inspired by his example. Tony’s family would like to thank all the health care professionals at the Strathmore Hospital and Peter Lougheed Center and especially our amazing caregivers Linda, Tracy, Kyla, Gina, and Helena for the compassion and dignity you provided to Dad every day. A prayer service was held on Friday, January 3, 2025. A Funeral Mass to celebrate Tony’s life was held on Saturday, January 4, 2025, both at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Strathmore, AB. If desired, donations may be made to the local charity of your choice, in honor of Tony’s generous spirit and love for his community.
In Memoriam of Joel Addink
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joel William Addink of A-G Sod. “I have fought the good fight, I have run the race, I have kept the faith,” 2 Timothy 4:7 Joel William Addink, 59, of Riverside, California, passed away on January 3, 2025, in his home with family and friends at his side after a long battle with cancer.
Joel was born March 16, 1965, to John and Betty Addink in Colorado. Te family moved to Lincoln, Nebraska where Joel graduated from Lincoln Christian High School. He attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to obtain a bachelor’s degree and continued his education at the University of Texas with an MBA. Joel met his wife, Shirley Starr, in Lincoln and they were married in November 1989. Tey moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma where their two daughters, Kayli and Summer were born in 1994. In 1995, they moved to Riverside, California. Teir son, Andrew Addink, was born in 1998. Joel worked as the CFO of AG Sod Farms for 29 years. He loved his job working for the family business. Joel loved being a dad! He got involved in his children’s sports, helped start a significant youth soccer ministry, and led many small groups that impacted many lives both in his community and at the Grove Community Church. Joel loved spending time with family and friends, running, biking, and skiing. Joel will be deeply missed by his family: wife, Shirley; children Kayli and Matt Flint of Farmington, Maine; Summer and Joshua
Deeney and their two children of Anchorage, Alaska; and Andrew and Makenna Addink of Lincoln, Nebraska. He will also be missed by his parents, John and Betty Addink of Riverside, CA, and his sisters, Deborah and husband Stuart Spencer of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Melanie and husband Matt Maxwell of Riverside, CA. A Celebration of Joel’s Life was held at the Grove Community Church, Riverside, CA on January 23, 2025. A live stream of the service is available at the link that follows.
https://tinyurl.com/JoelAddinkMemorialLivestream Joel’s journey can be recounted on
CaringBridge.org. He also liked to write. His blog site is:
athinkingfaith.com. Joel shared about “A Tinking Faith” on that site, “Writing is one way that helps me continue running forward in this race we call life. Having gotten a serious diagnosis of cancer in August 2023, my future is uncertain. Te topics of my blogs are ones that tug at my heart, what I really believe to be true. I also want to mix in some humor because it’s an important companion as we travel the road of life. “. . . Let’s run this race of life with endurance, eyes fixed on Jesus, the originator and perfecter of our faith” Hebrews 12:1-2, Joel Revised Version.
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