GREETINGS TO ALL FROM OUR COUSIN GERARD AND THECLA VAN B OF TORONTO. MANY OF YOU MAY HAVE MET THIS FRIENDLY COUPLE WHEN THEY VISITED LORRAINE PETERSON A COUPLE YEARS AGO. THEY EMMIGRATED TO CANADA FROM HOLLAND SOMETIME IN THE 1950'S (I believe.) The above photo was taken in May '03 when they celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary..

 

THE FAMILY OF GERARD & THECLA (TOP) ARE SHOWN (ABOVE)...LEFT TO RIGHT:

SON MARC HOLDING THE YOUNGEST GRANDCHILD, TOMAS; DAUGHTER MONIQUE WITH HER 2 CHILDREN JESSICA AND DANIELLE; GERARD & THECLA WITH MARC'S SON THEO IN FRONT OF THEM; MICHELLE, YOUNGEST DAUGHTER OF GERARD & THECLA ; AND NICOLE, DAUGHTER OF MARC.

 

The photo above is Craig with Herman and Anne Van Beusekom of Groenlo, Netherlands. Craig visited them in 2002.  Herman’s van Beusekom geneaology link is shown on another page of the windmill.

BILL KLAERS RESTORES PLANES IN CALIFORNIA

Bill Klaers (son of Ray & Bernie (van der Hagen) and his partner Alan restore vintage planes in CA.  Bill has owned Klaers Aviation for approx 20 years.Alan has been his partner since he started WestPac Restoration about 8 years ago. Some of the planes have been used in movies and have been shown at many air shows. Click on photos..

Posted 12-28-05

Megan Van B (daughter of Brian & Peggy) and friend..photo of June ‘04..Megan was/is a star hockey goalie at Princeton Univ during her college career.

Four daughters of Brian/Peggy Van B taken in June ‘04

Two sons of Brian/Peggy Van B...far left and far right.

Jeff and Leta Van B. and their 2 children..of Nashville  Jeff is a pilot for NWA.

Children and Grandchildren of Karl Van B

Twyla & Bruce Van B....Bruce is son of Fred & Gertie Van B. Their children are currently in the military and can be seen on the archives page.

Loraine Peterson & family...taken at their farm in July 2005

Posted 12-30-05

Double cousins Lorraine Peterson & Betty Barthel..Parents of both are a Van Beusekom married to an Elsen.