Janet A. Greidanus

A former nurse and chaplain, Janet Greidanus is a freelance news correspondent and long-time writer of the In Memoriam column for The Banner.

Articles

In Memoriam: Rev. Jacob Peter Heerema
In Memoriam: Rev. Norman Edmund Jones
In Memoriam: Rev. Anthony (Tony) Begay
In Memoriam: Rev. Vernon F. Geurkink
In Memoriam: Herman (Herm) Van Niejenhuis
In Memoriam: Rev. Dr. Donald (Don) J. Griffioen
In Memoriam: Rev. Anthonie Vanden Ende
In Memoriam: Rev. Arnold Rumph
In Memoriam: Rev. John Boonstra
In Memoriam: Rev. David John Weemhoff
In Memoriam: Rev. Scott A. DeVries
In Memoriam: Rev. Anthony (Tony) Schweitzer
In Memoriam: Rev. Richard (Dick) Duifhuis
In Memoriam: Rev. Allan Henry Jongsma
Mothers in Recovery Supported by Alberta Addictions Center
In Memoriam: Rev. H. David Schuringa
In Memoriam: Rev. Lugene (Archie) Bazuin
In Memoriam: Rev. Jerry L. Alferink
In Memoriam: Rev. John Pasma
In Memoriam: Rev. Arthur J. Stienstra
In Memoriam: Rev. Kenneth Van De Griend
In Memoriam: Rev. Dale W. Vander Veen
Four Worshiping Communities, One Communitas: Ecumenical Partners Share Ministry in Alberta
Celebrating the Legacy of a Canadian CRC Leader: Rev. Arie Gideon Van Eek
Edmonton Church Hosts Monthly InterActive Service to Engage All Ages
In Memoriam: Rev. John Gerrit Groen
In Memoriam: Rev. Theodore (Ted) Verseput
In Memoriam: Rev. Frederick F. Heslinga
Indigenous Christian Fellowship Opens Ceremonial Gardens for Healing and Reconciliation
In Memoriam: Rev. Ezra Shui Cheung Ng
In Memoriam: Rev. Jack James Matheis
In Memoriam: Rev. George Robert Mossel
In Memoriam: Rev. Ronald R. Sprik
In Memoriam: Rev. Bernard Dykstra
In Memoriam: Rev. Jerome Burton
In Memoriam: Rev. E. Robert Tigchelaar
In Memoriam: Rev. John Rop
In Memoriam: Rev. Philip C. Holtrop (1934-2023)
In Memoriam: Rev. Harvey Arnold Brink
In Memoriam: Rev. H. Michael Lapian
In Memoriam: Rev. Henry (Henk) Numan
In Memoriam: Rev. Peter William DeHaan (1947-2023)
In Memoriam: Rev. Julius Vigh Jr. (1934-2022)
‘Blankets of Love’ Attracts CRC Quilter
In Memoriam: Rev. Neville Lawson Koch (1944-2023)
In Memoriam: Rev. Cornelius Pool (1951-2023)
In Memoriam: Rev. Lester W. Van Essen (1935-2023)
In Memoriam: Rev. Berton VanAntwerpen (1937-2023)
In Memoriam: Rev. Sidney C.J. DeWaal (1935-2023)
In Memoriam: Rev. Raymond Jay Steigenga (1945-2023)
CRC Members Promoting Community Art and Growing Agri-Business Receive Medals
Alberta pastor called to serve as Minister of Online Evangelism
In Memoriam: Rev. John Calvin Rickers
Director of an Urban Indigenous Ministry Recognized for Reconciliation Work
Alberta CRC Commissions Pastor in Ministry on First Nations Reserve
The Late Rev. Herman Keizer Jr. Inducted into Michigan Military and Veterans Hall of Honor
In Memoriam: Rev. Lloyd Wolters (1929-2022)
In Memoriam: Rev. Ramon C. Borrego (1930-2022)
Ministry Milestones, New Structure Update Part of Canada-wide Conversation
In Memoriam: Rev. Col. John J. Hoogland (1934-2022)
In Memoriam: Rev. Kenneth Havert (1933-2022)
In Memoriam: Rev. John George Van Ryn
Calvin University Alumna is First Female President of the Canadian Orthopaedic Association
In Memoriam: Rev. James Robert Kok
In Memoriam: Rev. Timothy K. Chan (1951-2022)
In Memoriam: Rev. Gerald (Gerrit) Hogeterp (1942-2022)
In Memoriam: Rev. John Van Hemert (1936-2022)
In Memoriam: Rev. John T. Malestein (1923-2022)
In Memoriam: Rev. Michiel (Mike) M. De Berdt (1930-2022)
In Memoriam: Rev. Fred VanderBerg (1952-2022)
In Memoriam: Rev. James Alvin Molenbeek (1949-2022)
In Memoriam: Rev. John de Vries Jr. (1944-2022)
In Memoriam: Rev. David Arthur Zylstra (1948-2022)
In Memoriam: Rev. Dr. Joseph Alan Brinks (1949-2022)
In Memoriam: Rev. Dr. David Earl Holwerda (1932-2022)
In Memoriam: Rev. John Hofman Jr. (1929-2022)
In Memoriam: Rev. Donald Peter Wisse (1930-2022)
In Memoriam: Rev. Gerrit Bernard Dokter (1929-2022)
In Memoriam: Rev. Stanley Jay Bultman (1939-2022)
In Memoriam: Rev. Clarence Van Essen (1927-2022)
In Memoriam: Rev. Dr. John David VanRegenmorter (1948-2022)
Classis Alberta North Addresses Human Sexuality Overtures in the Round
In Memoriam: Rev. William (Bill) Adrian Huyser (1924-2022)
In Memoriam: Rev. Arlan Willis Koppendrayer (1958-2021)
In Memoriam: Rev. Xay Xue Yang (1951-2021)
In Memoriam: Rev. George John Van Arragon (1942-2021)
In Memoriam: Rev. Lammert Slofstra (1924-2021)
Alberta Woman Transforms Wedding Gowns Into ‘Angel Dresses’ For Grieving Parents
In Memoriam: Rev. Dr. Eugene (Gene) Francis Rubingh (1931-2021)
In Memoriam: Rev. Harvey Arlen Ouwinga (1932-2021)
In Memoriam: Rev. Robert Ruis (1932-2021)
In Memoriam: Rev. David Michael Doyle (1935-2021)
In Memoriam: Rev. Martinus Dominicus Geleynse (1925-2021)
In Memoriam: Rev. John George Aupperlee (1947-2021)
In Memoriam: Rev. Paul Lowell Bremer (1942-2021)
Alberta Church’s Craft Kit Giveaway Spreads the Love of Jesus
In Memoriam: Rev. Albert Arthur Hamstra (1949-2021)
Member of Canada’s Olympic Volleyball Team From Edmonton CRC
Permanent Home for Colorado Street Ministry Nearing Completion
In Memoriam: Rev. Carl G. Kromminga Sr. (1925-2021)
In Memoriam: Rev. Richard John Hamstra (1955-2021)
In Memoriam: Rev. Carroll Eugene Keegstra (1934-2021)
In Memoriam: Rev. Robert J. Holwerda (1929-2021)
In Memoriam: Rev. Kenneth Martin Gehrels (1959-2021)
Rev. Ronald Dennis Baker (1937-2021)
In Memoriam: Rev. Huu Phu Nguyen (1943-2021)
In Memoriam: Rev. Henry T. Karsten (1931-2021)
In Memoriam: Rev. Gerrit (“Gary”) Johannes Veeneman (1948-2021)
Rev. James William Van Weelden 1922-2021
In Memoriam: Rev. Dirk Velthuizen (1930-2021)
In Memoriam: Rev. Henry Katerberg (1936-2021)
In Memoriam: Rev. Merle Den Bleyker (1947-2021)
Easter Worship Adapted to COVID Protocols Again in 2021
In Memoriam: Rev. Ralph Adrian Bruxvoort (1933-2021)
In Memoriam: Rev. Peter Jan Boodt (1929-2021)
In Memoriam: Rev. W. Wayne Leys (1944-2021)
In Memoriam: Rev. Philip J. Kok (1941-2021)
In Memoriam: Rev. Garrett (Garry) H. Stoutmeyer (1932-2021)
In Memoriam: Rev. Leverne Kent Tanis (1933-2021)
In Memoriam: Rev. Bobby L. Boyd (1945-2020)
In Memoriam: Rev. Hendrik (Henry) Jonker (1946-2020)
In Memoriam: Rev. Earl C. Marlink: 1931-2020
In Memoriam: Rev. Kenneth R. Slager (1925-2020)
In Memoriam: Rev. John Frederic De Vries (1936-2020)
In Memoriam: Rev. Harvey Alan Stob (1944 - 2020)
In Memoriam: Rev. Dr. John C. Vander Stelt (1934-2020)
Sharing the Land Brings Gifts of Creation to People on the Margins
Safe in the Storm: Family Bible Event in Lacombe, Alta.
In Memoriam: Rev. John T.C. Tong (1936-2020)
Alberta Musician Shows Love to Neighbors From Her Porch
In Memoriam: Rev. Henry Dykema (1938-2020)
In Memoriam: Rev. Neal Roger Rylaarsdam (1944-2020)
Memoriam: Rev. Wilbur L.“Bill” DeJong (1929-2020)
In Memoriam: Rev. James E. Versluys (1932-2020)
In Memoriam: Rev. Bernard J. Niemeyer (1926-2020)
In Memoriam: Rev. Roger A. Kok (1938-2020)
In Memoriam: Rev. Dick C. Los (1923-2020)
Michigan Residents Worship From Their Balconies on Ascension Day
Northern Alberta CRC Responds to Massive Flooding
In Memoriam: Rev. Dr. Sierd Woudstra (1928-2020)
Alberta Church Hosts Historic Drive-in Easter Service
Portuguese-language Ministry Welcomed in Alberta
In Memoriam: Rev. Jacob W. Uitvlugt (1929-2020)
In Memoriam: Rev. Robert ‘Bob’ L. Jipping (1937-2020)
King’s Celebrates 25 Years of the Honduras Water Project
In Memoriam: Rev. Gerrit A. Bieze (1936-2019)
In Memoriam: Rev. Rodger James Buining (1931-2019)
University of Alberta Campus Pastor Serves in the Midst of Tragedy
In Memoriam: Rev. Peter Sluys (1927-2019)
In Memoriam: Rev. William J. Renkema (1952-2019)
In Memoriam: Rev. Dr. Paul C.H. Szto (1924-2019)
In Memoriam: Rev. Jacob Kuntz (1926-2019)
Sharing Harvest Bounty: ‘A Conduit of Mercy’
In Memoriam: Rev. Gordon Lee Van Enk (1940–2019)
In Memoriam: Rev. Russell Van Antwerpen (1954-2019)
In Memoriam: Rev. Paul William Brink (1942-2019)
Remembering Valentina
In Memoriam: Rev. Dr. Paul H. Redhouse (1925-2019)
Hundreds Attend Vigil Organized by Edmonton’s Climate Justice Group
In Memoriam: Rev. Dr. James Lee Vanderlaan (1938-2019)
Remembering Jim Vanderlaan, Former Director of Disability Concerns
In Memoriam: Rev. Dr. Timothy Pavitt Palmer (1951-2019)
In Memoriam: Rev. James Simon Mantel (1937-2019)
In Memoriam: Rev. Dwayne Frederick Thielke (1939-2019)
In Memoriam: Rev. John Gerald Klomps (1934-2019)
In Memoriam: Rev. Ryan Walter Veeneman (1953-2019)
In Memoriam: Rev. Harry George Arnold (1925-2019)
In Memoriam: Rev. William Gerrit Brouwers Jr. (1934-2019)
In Memoriam: Rev. Theodore (Ted) L. Brouwer (1933-2019)
In Memoriam: Rev. John Koopmans (1927-2019)
In Memoriam: Rev. Victor William VanderMolen (1948-2019)
Canadian National Gathering: From Emptiness to Fullness
In Memoriam: Frederick “Fred” James VanDyk (1934-2019)
In Memoriam: Rev. William “Bud” Ipema (1938-2019)
In Memoriam: Rev. Markus Johannes Lise (1942-2019)
In Memoriam: Rev. Marinus A. Harberts (1930-2019)
In Memoriam: Rev. Steven J. Van Heest (1952-2019)
In Memoriam: Rev. Allen J. Bultman (1929-2019)
In Memoriam: Rev. Benjamin Ypma (1919-2019)
40 Years of Welcome: Canadian Churches Extend a Hand to Refugees
In Memoriam: Rev. Earl Donald Dykema (1928-2019)
In Memoriam: Rev. Roger Earl Van Harn (1932-2019)
In Memoriam: Rev. Gerald (Jerry) Frens (1943-2019)
In Memoriam: Rev. Jon Christian (Chris) Schroeder (1944-2019)
In Memoriam: Dr. Andrew John Bandstra (1926-2019)
In Memoriam: Rev. Herman Leestma (1925-2019)
In Memoriam: Rev. Domingo Guzman Romero (1930-2019)
In Memoriam: Rev. John Allen Nash (1947-2018)
Christmas with Style Comes to Edmonton Church
In Memoriam: Rev. John Henry Primus (1932-2018)
Edmonton’s Joyful Noise Making a Difference for 40 Years
Alberta Churches Celebrate Growing ‘Family Tree’
CRC Member Receives Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers
In Memoriam: Rev. John Cooper (1924-2018)
In Memoriam: Rev. Walter DeRuiter (1937-2018)
In Memoriam: Rev. Kenneth D. Koeman (1942-2018)
In Memoriam: Rev. Dr. William Howard Kooienga (1936-2018)
Chaplain Lt. Col. Ralph Waldon Bronkema (1930-2018)
In Memoriam: Rev. Bert T. Den Herder (1923-2018)
In Memoriam: Rev. Ralph D. Baker (1924-2018)
Controversial Attestation for Canadian Job Grants Adds Politics to Summer Programming
In Memoriam: Rev. Louis F. Baker (1924-2018)
In Memoriam: Rev. Robert (Bob) Brummel (1936-2018)
In Memoriam: Morris N. Greidanus (1936-2018)
In Memoriam: Rev. Henry “Henk” Smidstra (1943-2017)
‘Coming Home’: CRC Chaplains Gather, Remember Those Passed
In Memoriam: Rev. Peter Borgdorff (1939-2018)
King's University Responds to Supporters Over LGBTQ Concerns
In Memoriam Rev. Roger Hugh Kraker (1948-2018)
In Memoriam: Rev. Howard (Howie) Vanderwell (1937-2018)
In Memoriam: Rev. Harry Hendrik Boer (1940-2018)
In Memoriam: Rev. John Timmer (1927-2018)
In Memoriam: Rev. Harry Andrew Van Dam (1931-2018)
In Memoriam: Rev. Albert Vanden Pol (1925-2018)
In Memoriam: Rev. Jochem (Joe) Vugteveen (1933-2018)
In Memoriam: Rev. Richard Diedert Sytsma (1920-2018)
In Memoriam: Rev. Carl J. Reitsma (1927-2018)
Alberta Family Celebrates a Life by Giving Back in Thankfulness
Chaplain Colonel (Ret.) Herman Keizer Jr. (1938-2017)
Rev. Jan Friend (1932-2017)
In Memoriam: Rev Harold (Hal) Bode (1929-2017)
Clergy Couples: A Small but Growing Part of the CRC
In Memoriam: Rev. Howard B. Spaan (1920-2017)
In Memoriam: Rev. Calvin W. Niewenhuis (1928–2017)
In Memoriam: Rev. Randolph (Randy) Bradley Baker (1943-2017)
Prof at The King’s University Receives Canada Research Chair
In Memoriam: Rev. Harry Boonstra (1935-2017)
Edmonton and Ontario Youth Engage With Anti-Poverty Campaign
In Memoriam: Dr. Simon J. Kistemaker (1930-2017)
We Need to Talk About It
Vital Worship Grant Helps Alberta Congregation Enhance Creativity and Worship
Alberta Pastor Serves as Chaplain to First Responders
Two Cultures Worship Together in Edmonton Church
In Memoriam: Rev. Kenneth Jay Verhulst
In Memoriam: Rev. Kenneth Vander Heide
Discover Canada Camp Welcomes Newcomer Children
King’s Profs at Work from Guantanamo Bay to Canadian Federal Prison
Coffee Connects International Neighbors in Lacombe, Alberta
In Memoriam: Rev. Michael (Mike) Reitsma
In Memoriam: Rev. Michael DeVries
CRC Chaplains Honor Pioneers of the Past
Alberta Team Lifts Spirits in Fire-Ravaged Fort McMurray
In Memoriam: Rev. Earl S. Holkeboer
In Memoriam: Rev. Jelle Nutma
In Memoriam: Rev. Samuel Vander Jagt
Government of Canada Invests in The King’s University
Celebrating 30 years of Friendship Ministries in Edmonton
In Memoriam: Rev. Gysbert John Rozenboom
In Memoriam: Rev. John Zantingh
In Memoriam: Dr. Manuel (Manny) Ortiz
In Memoriam: Rev. Gerard (Jerry) Bouma
In Memoriam: Rev. Louis Edward Kok
In Memoriam: Rev. Edson (Bill) Taft Lewis, Jr.
In Memoriam: Rev. Edwin Walhout
In Memoriam: Rev. James Peter Vosteen
In Memoriam: Rev. Jack Westerhof
Edmonton Man Cycles in Antarctica
In Memoriam: Rev. Adrian Van Giessen
In Memoriam: Rev. Herbert Aubrey Van Hoff
In Memoriam: Rev. Henry (Hank) Zwaanstra
Jesus on East Colfax Avenue
In Memoriam: Rev. Neal Punt
Edmonton Native Healing Centre Celebrates 25th Anniversary
In Memoriam: Rev. Martin Stegink
In Memoriam: Rev. Chester Marciel Schemper
Joanne De Jonge Retires from The Banner After Nearly 50 Years
In Memoriam: Rev. Kenneth Prol
In Memoriam: Rev. Henry B. VandenHeuvel
In Memoriam Rev. Timothy Lee Koster
Caring for People Who Are LGBTQ
In Memoriam: Rev. Henry Bouma
Alberta Polytechnical School Invites Chaplaincy Presence on Campus
Then and Now: Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Ordination of Women in the CRC
In Memoriam: Rev. Clarence Van Ens
CASA Connor: Creating a Living Legacy
In Memoriam: Rev. Simon Wolfert
In Memoriam: Rev. Clarence John Vos
In Memoriam: Rev. Leonard Sweetman, Jr.
From Pancakes to Praise in Lacombe
Vacation Bible School Children Raise Funds for Clean Water
In Memoriam: Rev. Dr. James Calvin De Young
In Memoriam: Rev. James Alvin Bultman
In Memoriam: Rev. Wilmer Roy Witte
In Memoriam: Rev. Henry Ryn De Bolster
In Memoriam: Rev. Roger Selles Greenway
Alberta Church Celebrates Diversity
In Memoriam: Rev. Thomas Vanden Bosch
The Weirdest Little Church in Texas
Fire Makes Albertans Refugees in Their Own Province
In Memoriam: Rev. George Frederick Vander Weit
In Memoriam: Rev. Winston Charles Boelkins
Kaleidoscope Project Encourages Inclusive Campus Community in Alberta
King’s University Professor Plays Treasured Piano
Lent and a Tanking Economy
Rev. Floyd Robert De Boer
In Memoriam: Rev. Paul Edward Bakker
Edmonton Students Raise 10K for Syrian Refugees
In Memoriam: Rev. James (Jim) Cooper
In Memoriam: Rev. Andrew Kuyvenhoven
Calgary Woman Brings Spiritual Direction to University Campus
In Memoriam: Rev. Gerald Nyenhuis
Iglesia Cristiana Reformada en Cuba: The Christian Reformed Church in Cuba
Playing Cribbage in Jesus’ Name
In Memoriam: Rev. Harry Adrian VanderWindt
In Memoriam: Rev. Henry Morgan DeRooy
In Memoriam: Rev. Gordon T. Stuit
In Memoriam: Rev. George Dale Vanderhill
In Memoriam: Rev. Raymond Slim
How Shall We Then Vote?
More Steps toward Reconciliation in Alberta
In Memoriam: Rev. John Engbers
In Memoriam: Rev. John T. Ebbers
Alberta Church Celebrates Centennial
In Memoriam: Rev. James LaGrand
Alberta Disaster Response Volunteers Gather in Edmonton
In Memoriam: Rev. Peter William Brouwer
In Memoriam: Rev. Jan Dirk Pereboom
In Memoriam: Rev. Verlyn David Verbrugge
Play Ball!
In Memoriam: Rev. Benjamin J. Becksvoort
Edmonton Native Healing Centre Celebrates National Aboriginal Day
Memoriam: Rev. John L. Meppelink
In memoriam: Rev. Duane J. Timmermans
In memoriam: Rev. Theodore (Ted) Wevers
Accessible Edmonton Home Wins Award for Universal Design
Alberta Congregation Joins Liberian Family’s Journey of Reconciliation
Alberta Congregation Celebrates Liberation Day Anniversary
Witnessing at Comic-Con
Alberta Artist Draws Lenten Sermons
In Memoriam: Rev. Aren P. Geisterfer
Preserving Stories of the Dutch-Canadian Immigrant Experience
Alberta Teacher Makes Edmonton’s Top 40 Under 40 List
Calgary Christian School Hires Chaplain to Aid Students’ Faith Development
We’re Still Here! KAIROS Community Celebrates Its Resilience
Parolees Find Welcome in Edmonton
Riseup House: A Dream Come True
From Concert Violinist to Church Planter
Gardeners Bless Church with Abundance
Love Says It All: Alberta Youth SERVE in High River
The King’s University College Gets a New Name
Racing Back to the Future
Small Saskatchewan Church Celebrates Year-long Art Project
Alberta Girls Bring Home Basketball Trophy
CRC Members Participate in Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Events
Edmonton Man Honored for Service to Aboriginal Community
Neighborhood Pastoring in Alberta
Children’s Choir Is Musical Ambassador for Alberta Ministry
Edmonton Teen Sleeps in Tent to Spotlight Homelessness
Alberta College Receives Record Gift
Alberta Church Serves Up Love Every Week
Denominational Prayer Summit Inspires Alberta Version
Knitting Grandmothers Support African Grandmothers
Karen People Find Both Challenges and Successes in Alberta