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Posted Oct 15, 2019 | 6:24 PM
Herman Luymes passed peacefully into glory from his earthly bonds on Friday, October 11, 2019, while in the company of family members at Trent Valley Lodge, where he had been a resident. Though burdened with some health challenges in recent years, Herman led a rich, full life and left a considerable legacy of loving memories with his family and friends.
Predeceased by his wife of 48 years, Margaret, their son Anthony, daughter Margery, and siblings John and William, Herman is survived by his wife of 11 years Frances, his sister Johanna, brother-in-law Frans Meiboom, sisters-in-law Tiny Meiboom and Monica Edelenbos, sons Herman (Cecilia), Richard (Anne), Martin (Jacqueline), and Robin (Kari), daughter Marina, as well as 13 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and numerous nephews, nieces and their families.
Born November 26, 1928, in the small Netherlands town of Dinxperlo, Herman lost his mother while he was a young boy and his father passed away when he was a teenager. Herman shared many stories about growing up during World War II, about serving in the Princess Irene Brigade of the Dutch armed forces, of leaving his homeland behind to pursue new opportunities in Canada, of life as a young man in a new country, and of his lengthy and colourful career in construction. After a 20-year career with Mirtren Construction, Herman founded Luymes Construction Ltd. in 1977 and enjoyed another productive 25 years as a general contractor well into his 70s.
A man of quiet faith, Herman was a member of Ebenezer Christian Reformed Church, where he served as a deacon and elder. He also served on the boards of Trenton Christian School and Quinte Christian High School, and at the Hillcrest Terrace Retirement Complex he was instrumental in founding. Herman greatly appreciated classical and big band music and was a longtime member of his church choir and the Trenton Citizen’s Band. He also enjoyed gardening, playing pool with friends, and puzzling but, more than anything, he loved socializing with others and telling stories.
His family and friends will miss his stories, but we celebrate his life and rejoice in his newfound eternal home with his Lord and Saviour. The family invite friends to Weaver West, 170 Dundas Street, Trenton on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 from 3-5 pm & 7-9 pm. Funeral ceremony will be held at the Ebenezer Christian Reformed Church, 18 Fourth Ave., Trenton on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 1:00 pm. Interment Carrying Place Cemetery Annex. Online condolences at www.weaverfuneralhomes.com