Jan Edward Vos, LCol Retired

I met Ed when we worked together on the Air Staff in Business Planning (DASP) before I retired. I will always be indebted to Ed for keeping me sane in a crazy place.
Ed was truly a gentle man with a great sense of humour. I can attest to his word working skills (awesome) and his mechanical skills keeping his old Volvo on the road well beyond it's "best before date."
My sincerest condolences to Jackie and the kids - Ed, you will be missed.

Repose en paix Ed. I met Ed when he was about to marry my sister, I asked him to always take care of her. Ed you made me a promise that day that you respected at 200%. I will never forget you, you will be missed. Love you brother 🙏🏻

Isabelle and I will miss you a great deal Ed. You were always someone that we admired a lot and with whom we enjoyed very interesting conversations (specially around a glass of whiskey once in while). Cheers to you my brother-in-law! Until we meet again. Love U.

We’re so sad to hear about Uncle Ed’s passing. We’ll always cherish the time we spent together and how he made the effort to connect, whether it was asking about our latest adventure, chatting about electric cars, or showing a keen interest in a favourite hobby of ours. His warmth and curiosity made every conversation meaningful, and he will be deeply missed. Sending all our love to Aunt Jackie, Simon & Adrianne.

My wife, Cathy, and I offer our sincere condolences to all of Ed's family and friends. Ed and I were classmates at military college. We were in the same flight at Royal Roads, living and taking most of our classes together. We studied electrical engineering at RMC and were partnered together for our final project. Ed had a sterling work ethic and an unflappable personality and I count him among a small group of friends who helped me complete the demanding academic program. He always had an open door, was a sympathetic listener, willingly helped out and showed genuine empathy. Ed liked things done well and was a precise person - good qualities to have in an engineer and a friend. I have often thought that Ed drew the short straw in getting me as a project partner but he never gave a hint of frustration or disappointment and maintained a helpful, positive attitude. To him, the glass was always half full. I recall us frequently looking at each other, mystified and laughing, after getting befuddling answers to questions we had posed to professors. Ultimately we were able to figure it out well enough.

Ed played trombone in the college band, a skill I think he only learned as a cadet but enjoyed immensely. His music was frequently heard echoing down the flight hallway as he practised. He was also an audiophile, with a keen ear and appreciation for music and a decent sound system that was a point of pride for him. He frequently shared his musical tastes and broadened my limited horizons (Deep Purple and Black Sabbath) with the likes of Alan Parsons, Maynard Ferguson and Jethro Tull.

I was in touch with Ed after the class reunion and had hoped to meet up with him when I returned to Ottawa next week. Missing that opportunity will be one of my regrets and in my mind’s eye, he will remain a dapper young man in his early 20s with a stylish wave in his hair, brimming with the confidence of success, a degree and commission in hand, stepping out to meet adventure in the Air Force. Although Ed has left us, perhaps there is some comfort in knowing that he is free from worldly pain and hardship and now knows the answers to all of life's mysteries. While he has slipped the surly bonds of earth, I choose to think he is not gone forever but has simply gone ahead and will be there waiting for us. I will visit him at Beechwood as soon as I can and know that he has many good neighbours keeping him company there.

Uncle Ed was a wonderful man and he will be deeply missed by our family. While we lived far apart, I always loved the that Uncle Ed took an interest in the things that I did, and what my boys were up to. We both shared a love of wood working and boxy old European cars...despite their temperament and lack of reliability. I'm so thankful that all three of my boys had a chance to meet and connect with Ed on his visit to Calgary in June.

We'll miss you down here Uncle Ed, It's not goodbye, but see you later!

Love

Jared, Katie, Emmett, Grayson and Wyatt

I am so sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. He fought a courageous battle with cancer and will be missed. Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this difficult time.

Our most sincere condolences to you Jacqueline and your family.
Tu es dans nos pensées ,nous te souhaitons beaucoup de courage et de sérénité , pour traverser cette épreuve .🌷

My sincerest condolences to the Vos family. May God Bless you during this difficult time.

I met Ed through Simon. He was a remarkable man whose kindness and wisdom will never be forgotten. Outside of his many years of dedicated service, his passion for woodworking was known to many and I feel incredibly lucky to have spent time in his workshop. I fondly remember how he so patiently shared his skills and joy for the craft, always eager to teach and pass on what he knew. It was there that I really got to know him, hear his stories, and learn life lessons that I will cherish forever. His warmth, generosity, gentle humour, and steadfast love for his family were constants that brought so much joy and comfort to those around him. He leaves behind a legacy of compassion, artistry, and deep care for his community. Knowing him was a true privilege and I miss him dearly.

Sending love and strength to his family and friends.