Obituary of John Harvey Van Steinburg

John Harvey Van Steinburg John Harvey Van Steinburg passed away on April 2, 2015. He was 71 years old. John is survived by his sons Sean (Scott and Robyn) and Louis, his brother Clark and sister Lorraine. He was recently predeceased by Sean's mother Joan and is survived by Louis' mother, Sandra Smaill. John joined the Canadian Army is his late teens as an officer cadet. He served his country in Canada, Germany and peacekeeping missions including Cyprus and Egypt. He resigned from the army as a Captain after 15 years of service in order to enter the University of Ottawa Law School. After graduation he relocated to Kimberley where he practiced law for many years until ill health forced his retirement. John was a man who was interested in everything. He was a gifted, amateur chef who loved to cook for family and friends. He couldn't wait for spring to get his garden growing. He loved debating political issues usually taking a Conservative position but could as easily take the opposite position to keep the debate going. Kimberley City Council occupied his Monday nights for a term. He was also a past Master of the local Masonic Lodge. He was a very sociable person. In his quieter hours he completed an interesting, well written science fiction novel. The funeral service for John will be held on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at 11:00 am at the Marysville Community Church. His interment will follow in the Kimberley Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service. Condolences for the family can be offered at: www.mcphersonfh.com