In Celebration of

Henry Pietersma

July 18, 1932 - June 11, 2017

Professor of Philosophy, University of Toronto, Victoria College.

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at age 84. Devoted husband of Anita Turcotte. Loving father of Wilfred (Agnes), Yvonne (Blair Hembruff) and Ian (Patti). Cherished Pake of Dylan, Jonah, Julia, Meghan, Hannah, Ryan and Kristen. Brother of Albert (Margaret), Jeff (Noni), late Margaret Dupon (late Harry), Harry (Eleanor) and Johanna. Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Liekele and Martje (Cazemier) Pietersma. Friends may call at the Turner & Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W. (East of the Jane subway) on Thursday from 5 until 8 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at Kingsway Lambton United Church, 85 The Kingsway on Friday, June 16, 2017 at 1 p.m. If friends so desire memorial donations made to Dorothy Ley Hospice or St. Joseph’s Health Centre would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made through www.turnerporter.ca

Guestbook

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Michael Westley and Lynn Turcotte (sister-in-law and brother-in-law)

Entered June 14, 2017 from Gameti, Northwest Territories

Anita and Pietersma family: Please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of Henry. We wish we could be with you all at this difficult time. Henry is now a 'bloom' in heaven's garden. Take care. Love from Mike and Lynn and Laura

Mark T Thornton (colleague and friend)

Entered June 15, 2017 from 266 Evelyn Ave Toronto

I've known Henry since I came to Victoria College fifty years ago. I admired his knowledge of Husserl, his gardening skills, and his resolute determination to recover from his stroke. My condolences to Anita and the family. Mark

Christine Overall (former student)

Entered June 15, 2017 from Kingston, Ontario

At the University of Toronto in the early 1970s, I took both undergraduate and graduate courses with Professor Pietersma. Particularly memorable was a fourth-year course in metaphysics, taken by three students (Rick Fumerton, Tom Vinci, and I) and held in the summer in Professor Pietersma's beautiful back yard. (It may not be a coincidence that all three of us eventually became successful professors of philosophy.) I also remember taking a graduate course in phenomenology with Professor Pietersma. I was the only woman in the class, but Professor Pietersma made me feel welcome.
I extend my sincere condolences to Professor Pietersma's family. I am sorry he is no longer with us.

Tomasz & Regina Milczarek (friends)

Entered June 15, 2017 from Mattawa

We would like to express our deepest condolences to Anita and all the members of the family

Mieke Holkeboer (niece)

Entered June 16, 2017 from Los Angeles, CA

Dear Anita and my cousins Wilfred, Yvonne, and Ian and your families- I am so sorry to hear the news of Henry's passing. My dear Uncle Henry with his wonderful sense of humor and his pursuit of knowledge--to write a book called Phenomenological Epistemology! I treasure our chats about Karl Barth and other heady things and his sweetness. I am sorry I'm not closer to hug each of you in person, and I am so very sorry for your loss.