VAN LEEUWARDEN Kees, on May 22, 2017, at Ashburton. Aged 85 years. Colleen’s beloved husband and best friend of 60 years. Loved father and father in law to Mark and Ansley and  Lynda and Paul. Precious Poppa to Charlotte, Ben, Justin, and Amy. Great Poppa to Eli and Theodore. Loved brother of Joop and Trudi. Cherished uncle and great uncle to his nieces and nephews worldwide. Messages to Van Leeuwarden family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to the Neurological Foundation would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Special thanks for the exceptional care and kindness shown by the staff of Rosebank and Radius Millstream Resthomes. A Mass to celebrate Kees’ life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Tuesday May 30, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation.