Condolences

• June 24, 2021

  Sterling Bonnie

  Dear Brenda and family: So sorry for your loss. With deepest sympathy as you remember your husband and father Jan. Sincerely, Bonnie

• June 24, 2021

  Antonio Tom & Rhonda

  Our deepest sympathy Brenda. Our memories of Jan go so far back. Then it was nice to catch up with you both while dad was in the Care Centre. Jan will be missed.

• June 24, 2021

  Topilko Marilyn

  We extend our condolences to all the family of Jan. He will be greatly missed. He had such a passionate heart to see people set free through the Lord. His love for the Lord was forefront in his life. He finished the race and is set free 😇👍 Hugs and prayers to each family member 🤗🙏💞 Ken and Marilyn Topilko and Family

• June 24, 2021

  Clarke Cam

  I am so sorry to hear my good friend Jan is gone from us. He was and will continue to be an incredibly huge part of my life. His life impacted so many people in such incredible ways and his legacy will live on in those whom he impacted. I have only good memories of my good friend Jan, there simply was nothing but good in him and that good and Gods light he gave freely. Alzheimer's robs us of our hero's and sometimes turns them into people we barely recognize (just remembering my dad's passing and his fight with Alzheimer's) but Jan now gets to be with Jesus and in His presence he will surely not be disappointed. Brenda, I grieve with you at this time and I pray the peace that passes all understanding be with you and all the family now and in the days, months and years ahead. Thank you Jan for what you did for me , you are my hero and I love you so very much. I will see you some day and we will talk then. In Christ Cam

• June 24, 2021

  Penner Vic

  When I think about it, I wonder where would I be and what would my life look like had I not gotten to really know Jan VanHaga. Iâ??d known him for sometime. He fixed my tires and sometimes I bought gas at his service station. In my later twenties after a renewal of his faith Jan started to attend church with us. I thought Iâ??d befriend him. I thought I could help him. We got to be pretty good friends. Jan and I started a Saturday morning prayer meeting held in the legion hall in Debolt that met for a few years. Really Jan led the meetings and I was just there for moral support and I suppose I legitimised the meeting for some church people because I wasnâ??t a newcomer. Jan brought a vulnerable honesty to faith that I wasnâ??t used to. It sometimes made me uncomfortable but at the same time it was attractive. He wasnâ??t perfect but he was one whole person. Joys and sorrows, defeats and victories along with their emotional and spiritual expressions was all part of one package. For him it was ok to ask for help or advice if you needed it and it was ok to admit defeat if that was where you were at. Our prayer meeting became a safe place to talk about such things and trust our Heavenly Father for answers. Jan simply took by faith what the bible says about the spiritual world and applied it to everyday circumstances feelings and happenings. My life was compartmentalized. The different parts didnâ??t touch each other and it was killing me without me knowing. At an ordinary Saturday morning meeting I just ever so slightly cracked the door open to share some deep dark secrets. It set my life on a brand-new trajectory. My suicidal thoughts were gone and have never returned. It was a benefit not only to me but to everyone close to me. It wasnâ??t anything Jan did it, was something God did but Jan had spoken His truth and had shown the way. That was only a start but the continuing journey has been so worthwhile. Jan moved on to Grande Prairie and founded Break Free Ministries

• June 24, 2021

  Murray Marsha

  I knew Jan from the years we worked together for FFI. Jan was a humble and kind man whom I often turned to for wisdom, guidance and advice as I sought to do my job in the Canadian office. His weekly phone calls to the office were always a highlight and never failed to bolster and encourage me. He is remembered with fondness and admiration. My deepest condolences to Brenda and your family.

• June 24, 2021

  O'Neil Marion

  Brenda we are so saddened to learn just this week of Jan's passing. We have such wonderful memories of our time spent with you both 'just being Jesus' to so many in the FFI seminars in GR. Prairie and when Jan came here to help in Ontario. We were so blessed to be welcomed into your home and very much cherished your friendship. We have missed you both. Jan was so special to George, like the real brother he never really had.... We are eternally grateful for that love . We are praying for you all as you mourn Jan. Bless you as you navigate this journey without him. Our love, Marion and George.