The Lord called John Jacob den Otter home on April 25, 2018, at the age of 71. He is survived by his wife and best friend of 45 years, Margaret (nee Spronk); his daughters, Michelle (Steve Stassen) and Elizabeth; his grandchildren, Hannah, Nicholas, and Caleb; his siblings, Aalbert den Otter and Betty Huizinga. He was predeceased by his brothers, Job, Morris, and Andy. Memorial donations may be made to OneBook.ca.