Johannes VAN DUYN Obituary

Last Thursday Nemia and Henk returned to Australia and learned of Hans' passing .I have known Hans for over 40 years. Hans was a man's man . Never afraid to tackle the seemingly impossible and often succeeding in that, Hans lived the fullest life imaginable, He was by far the most fascinating and interesting "fun" client I ever had the pleasure to know .Hans thrived in taking on the bureaucracy and remarkably, aided by his good friend Ian Ramsay he often succeeded. The more impossible a project seemed to be,Hans would be interested in undertaking it .That was Hans van Duijn . In all the years that I have known him ,he never ceased singing the praises of his Gerda his terrific wife. As for Hans and Renee they were the apples of his eye .Under his tutelage he saw them grow into capable hard working men.Dianne so conscientiously kept his business affairs on the straight and narrow while Helen and Lisa would do anything for their parents.Hans and Gerda raised a caring and closely knit family. That in itself is a worthy epitaph to remember a life well lived .

Henk and Nemia Aalders Hervey Bay Qld

Our love goes out to you all. Sending much love. Nina and family. Xo

To the Van Duyn family today I heard of Hans snr pasting away last week ,my condolences to all the Van Duyn family Hans was a real gentleman always had a smile on his face and a good word to everyone he spoke too,he love big ornaments and he them at vairious locations he owned,yeah he will sadly be missed by everyone that knew him,I knew him in the building removal world RIP Hans gone but never will be forgotten.Glen Brayshaw

Our love to Gerda and all your lovely family. So sorry to hear of your great loss, Hans was quite a man. Much love from Jan and Ray Scott and family xx

I'm sorry to hear about your Dads passing. I met your Dad on a job back in the 80s. Although I have only seen him a few times since he left a lasting impression. I admired his get on and do it attitude, he was straight up about things you knew where you stood and his love for his family.

On behalf of the Board and Members of the NZ Heavy Haulage Association, we pass on our sympathies on the passing of Hans.
A loyal member for over 25 years, Hans will be sorely missed as a member of the house moving fraternity.
Our thoughts are with the family of Hans at this sad time.

To the whole Van Duyn whanau from the Tongariro whanau. Our deepest condolences. Hans has been a great man and a founding member of the town I grew up in and love. He will leave a huge hole in those who were close to hims lives and missed terribly. Kia kaha and much love.

I'm sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort give you peace. Ps 116:15
Cynthia