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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

In Memory of my BEST Role Model EVER

 On July 27 of 1969, I lost one of my most favorite people...
Heeroom or Lord Uncle as we respectfully called him.
In my previous post I did already introduce him: {March 14, Written Life Message for me by my Favorite Great-Uncle}
At the age of twelve, he began his gymnastic studies on September 27, 1915 in the mission house Saint Willibrord in Uden. Just two months after he'd lost his Dad who passed away at age 47...
On September 8, 1923, he was dressed as a novice in the mission house Saint Lambertus in Helvoirt. There he also took his first Vows on September 8, 1925. After the novitiate and philosophy, he left for Teteringen in 1926, to the mission house Saint Francis Xavier for the four years of theology. He took the Eternal Vows on September 8, 1928. He was ordained priest by Monsignor Petrus Hopmans, bishop of Breda on February 3, 1929.
On October 12 of that year he left for Rome for higher studies at the Gregoriana and obtained the doctorate in canon law in two years. Back in Teteringen on July 29, 1931, he began teaching morality and law. Overworked, he had to give up his teaching post after four years. He goes to seek peace in Soesterberg, first as an assistant in the parish of Hamersveld. Later he was able to teach Greek.
Father Jan Nelissen on his horse in Timor, Indonesia
(NVC March 23) In the Limburg Illustration of 1929 there was this photo of neomist Nelissen with his family. To the left of mother Nelissen is Dean Creemers. To the right of Father Nelissen (with white choir shirt) chaplain Leesens can still be seen.
Limburger Koerier, April 4, 1929 (Limburger Courier)
Horst,—First Mass. On Easter Day, March 31, the First Mass was celebrated here in the parish Church of St. Lambertus by your Reverence Father J. Nelissen. Preceded by the harmony (orchestration), which for the first time helped to grace such a feast, the newly ordained priest was picked up at the presbytery by brides, shepherds and the clergy of the parish, including Mgr. Hoogers, Ap. Prefect in China, who is currently staying here. The fest ceremony was held by Father v.d. Laar from the Mission House in Uden. After the solemn high mass, the youthful priest was led with the same procession to the parental home, where an appropriate verse was said by one of the brides, after which the neomist addressed a word of thanks to all and gave his first priestly blessing.
Heeroom with family on March 31, 1929 when he did his first Holy Mass in his home town of Horst.
Second row from top his older brother Handrie is seen next to him and his Mother, widow since Heeroom was 12 (my Dad's maternal Grandmother wears a lace toer or poffer), and another Priest. Dad's eldest sister (as a bride) and Dad's Mom, sister from Heeroom. Dad's first cousin Piet Poels to the right with his wooden leg.
Heeroom is holding his hands on the shoulder of Dad's younger sister Nel (as a bride) and the little one next to her is Dien, another of Dad's first cousin I guess.
Seated left to right is Dad's younger brother Jeu and first cousin Jan Poels, Hermans, my Dad with his folded hands, Dad's younger brother Jack and first cousin Nel Poels.
Standing in back is Aunt Anna & Uncle Lei Nelissen, Aunt Ciska (wife of Uncle Handrie), Aunt Bertha (Nelissen), Aunt Anna (Nelissen), Uncle Louis, Dad's Father, Uncle Leonards & Aunt Marie (Nelissen).
Farewell of SVD in Uden, June of 1939.
Image from site BHIC
Heeroom is seated, second from left.
Received this from a history writer friend in The Netherlands...
September 20, 1938 departure to Timor, Indonesia as a missionary
In memory of my departure to the Mission of Timor
September 1938
P. Jan Nelissen S.V.D. (Society of the Divine Word).
Farewell of all Steyler Missionaries Autumn 1938 as they're sent off into their Mission
Heeroom is 2nd row from bottom, 14th
All names being mentioned here from bottom up and from left to right.
Mooi Limburg 24 September, 1938
Beautiful Limburg published it on September 24, 1938:
Two Missionaries from Horst left this month for their Mission station on the small Sunda Islands. Above the Reverend Father Vostermans S.V.D.; below the Reverend Father Dr. J. Nelissen S.V.D. left for Timor (Indonesia) on September 20.
Yes, on September 20, 1938 it was departure from Antwerp, Belgium on the 'Coburg' a freight ship, for Timor, Indonesia.
He ended up in the station of Lahoeroes. 
After the invasion of the Japanese, all Dutch missionaries from Timor were interned on May 24, 1942 in Atambua and transferred to a camp at Makassar on Sulawesi in early September.
They were first able to return to Timor on November 18, 1945—3.5 years later...
Het Geheugen ←click link
No. 5: Cemetery under the mango (Kali Bodjo January 1945).
After the dysentery epidemic.

Found in a blog post, written by Father Jan Van Zeeland SVD this:
Father Jan Nelissen SVD writes on October 30, 1945: "In the cemetery of Kali Bodjo, under a mango tree, are buried fathers Jacob de Bruin, Henk Greuter, Antoon Hinke, Willem Martens, Leo van Well and brother Crispinus de Wilde".
Het Geheugen ←click link
No. 6: Entrance in our barack of block IV in Kali Bodjo: a bamboo construction, with lines of laundry inside: museon omniversum ←click link
No. 10: 2 Baracks in Kali Bodjo. Little street between block 5 and 6. February 1945: museon omniversum ←click link
Father Jan Nelissen to the right in 1947 in Lahoeroes, Timor/Indonesia

Jan Nelissen arrives on leave in The Netherlands on March 24, 1948 and leaves for Timor on April 27, 1949 from Rotterdam with the passenger ship m.s. 'Sibajak'.
Meanwhile he did marry my Parents on Saturday, February 26, 1949. 
Second departure to Timor on April 21, 1949

Jan Nelissen did not only work in ordinary soul care. He participated in the administration of the region and from 1957 was spiritual leader of the minor seminary of Lalian. 
It is currently impossible to determine which mission stations he had due to a lack of data. In any case, he was pastor in Kupang from 1962 to 1966. Together with Father Cor Kooy, also from Timor, Jan Nelissen lands at Schiphol on November 30, 1962.
That is when he wrote Life Message for me in my poetry album on March 14, 1963.

In an informative Pdf by Van Klinken The Making of Middle Indonesia: ←(click on link) I found the following on page 211:
'If some time I were to tell you to kill the Catholic priest would you do it?³
³ Interview with Eleanor Toma, Buraen, 21 June 2009. This could refer to the then 65 year old SVD priest Johann Nelissen.

The above is quite shocking to read!
July 27, 1969 in Manila, Philippines
Father Dr. Sjang Nelissen SVD

Petrus Johannes Hubertus Nelissen was born in Horst 11 June 1903. After studying in Uden, Helvoirt and Teteringen, he was ordained a priest on 3 February 1929. Study in canon law in Rome complemented his education. As a professor in Teteringen he trained missionaries, but he asked too much of his strength and was only able to fulfill that function for four years. In 1938 he left for Indonesia and was a missionary in Timor until his death; in all kinds of positions — pastor, spiritual director at the minor seminary, leader in the Timor region, advisor to several bishops — he gave his best efforts. The last work that called him to Manila was also for the mission, which he served with all his strength, meticulousness, devotion to duty, and priestly devotion.

We pray that the Lord may lead this quiet worker, who did not allow himself rest, to find peace in His Kingdom.

And then suddenly this working life comes to an end.
At the request of the General Chapter, Jan left for the Philippines as a member of the Legal Committee to prepare a new mission statute. He arrived in Tagatay, 60 km from Manila, on July 12. He did not look well and complained about pain in the kidney area. He was taken to Lourdes Hospital in Manila, a hospital of our Blue Sisters (SSpS). It was not possible to remove a large stone by natural means.
Surgery was necessary: a kidney did not work or hardly worked because of stones. On Saturday, July 27, 1969, the day he was to be operated on, he died suddenly. "Because his kidneys were no longer working properly, the whole body was gradually poisoned and his heart, which was already not strong, could no longer process it" (Father Wim Vergoossen S.V.D, SVD-niews nr. 235, p. 9).
"I was standing next to his bed in the last moments and he could only shout twice: "Oh, my God" and then a little later: "Pray for me". 
He died at ten o'clock in the morning. 
Later we heard that Father Nelissen had died of pulmonary embolism (Letter from Father Jos Diaz Viera S.V.D.).
Because it was Saturday, he was being buried the same day on the cemetery of our Mission House in Manila. On Sunday there were 8 Masses in that Church!
In the Seminary chapel with the sisters from the island of Flores/Indonesia, priest and Dutch Ambassador family
Dad showed me these photos in 2019 with text on back, explaining.
Coffin still open and Florinese sisters, Father and Family of Dutch Ambassador gave him the last salute...
On the way to the cemetery and the celebrant was me... (wish he'd filled his name!).
At the cemetery Christ the King, Manila
Before the tomb was closed.
A family of the Dutch Ambassador in Manila was there.

R.I.P.
ONE DAY WE WILL MEET AGAIN!

With lots of respect, your great–niece 💞


Related links:
{My OPA - GRANDDADDY} | Previous post by me also showing things from Heeroom that I still keep!

35 comments:

  1. Un bel post con tante notizie.Buon pomeriggio!

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  2. Hello Mariette, It is wonderful to have role models such as your Heeroom Jan Nelissen. He displayed industry, integrity and great fortitude in his wide-ranging career and travels. Although lacking a Heeroom, I have a number of people I look up to as role models. Among them are you and Pieter--you often inspire me with your hard work, talents, and resilience to reversals. In fact, as a couple you do great honor to your uncle Heeroom Jan Nelissen.

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  3. Heel bijzonder gebracht Mariette.
    Wat een mooie foto's ook.

    Lieve groetjes,
    Hilly

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  4. Puede estar orgulloso de su tĂ­o. Su vida fue un ejemplo a seguir y lo mĂĄs importante, es que era una buena persona.
    Un abrazo

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  5. What an amazing man and what a bloody good tribute to him

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  6. So hard to lose people like this that you admire and look up to. A beautiful tribute!

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  7. A beautiful tribute, dearest Mariette.
    Your Heeroom Jan Nelissen was admirable and amazing.
    You have certainly inherited his strength and indefatigable spirit.

    Hugs, prayers and blessings

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  8. Que belíssima homenagem, querida Mariette, que lindas recordaçþes nos deixam
    essa pessoas que foram tĂŁo queridas e importantes pra vocĂŞs!
    Aplaudo daqui e parabenizo pela postagem tĂŁo carinhosa e com muito orgulho!
    Grande abraço, fico muito feliz em vê-la novamente escrevendo e recomeçando suas tão queridas visitas aos blogs amigos! 🌹🌻🌹🌻🌹🌻
    Abraços ao Peter.

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  9. Very interesting photos and details regarding your great uncle, and role model, father Jan Nelisson.
    Your fine tribute reveals quite a lot about his amazing figure.

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  10. Your historical posts fascinate me! This one especially. I also loved seeing your name on my reading list. Wishing you continued recuperation, Mariette. Hugs to Pieter as well.

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  11. Dit is een mooi en bijzonder eerbetoon Mariette! Mooi dat je dit op je blog met ons deelt.
    Lieve groet Willy

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  12. Fabulous Post Of Honor - Sending Love & Light

    Big Hugs

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  13. I'm sorry you lost someone who was so special to you, Mariette. The picture of him on the horse is wonderful. You have written a thoughtful post to honor him.

    ~Sheri

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  14. This is a very impressive tribute. The light of your Lord Uncle has been shining over many people.

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  15. It's a wonderful tribute to your great-uncle... he would be happy.
    Thank you for letting us participate dear Mariette.
    A warm greeting to you and Pieter.
    All good wishes to you. Viola

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  16. It is indeed, as the commenter above me here stated, a wonderful and loving tribute to your Uncle. He is a person I wish I could have met were I only there to be able. It would have been a privilege. Lord Uncle. I like that very much.

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  17. OlĂĄ, cara Mariette, li essa excelente postagem juntamente com a TaĂ­s, comentamos sobre a postagem, sobre o que ela deve representar de bom para vocĂŞ e, obviamente, pela sua
    sensibilidade, o que para mim ĂŠ muito importante.
    TambĂŠm quero dizer a vocĂŞ que fiquei contente ao saber que vocĂŞ jĂĄ estĂĄ melhor de saĂşde.
    Uma boa semana para vocĂŞ e Peter.
    Um abraço.

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  18. An impressive history!

    One day we will all meet again.

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  19. Glad you're back! I hope you are better, that your Pieter is healthy too. Despite everything, your relative's life was rich and full. He ended up on earth but left memories and work done.
    I hope to continue reading these wise stories here.
    xoxo

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  20. What a life your Uncle lead! How impressive! Just read your post on Jenny Lake. I love your lupine photo with the mountains in the back. They didn't seem to be in blook when we were there! The food looks delicious. I guess I shouldn't complain about the 400$ a night we spend for a hotel. I just about croaked. Anyways, have a lovely weekend.

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  21. This is an amazing story, Mariette. I keep thinking of your Uncle, Father Jan, a Divine Word missionary, at Timor, not so far from Northern Australia, and relatively not so far from me! There is or was a Divine Word seminary a short distance West of Brisbane at Marburg. How incredible was his life in Indonesia, surviving the War, and even going back a second time. Thank you for sharing his story.

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  22. Lovely tribute. Hope you both are doing well. Regine
    www.rsrue.blogspot.com

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  23. Um feliz fim de semana para vocĂŞs, querida Mariette!
    Paz e muita saĂşde por aĂ­!
    Abraços!

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  24. War een mooi eerbetoon. Netjes gedaan. Een heel mensenleven.

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  25. Thank you, Mariette, for this post about your Heeroom Jan. May he rest in peace. The SVDs have three provinces in the Philippines. I am particularly familiar with the University of San Carlos in Cebu City and the retreat house connected with it from my years there - 1984 to 1993. I was working with the early groups of Columban seminarians and most of them studied philosophy at USC.

    I had a good friend, the late Fr Tom Cahill SVD, who was a classmate of my brother Paddy in the secondary school we attended in Dublin, who worked in Flores in his early days as a priest. He died unexpectedly in Ireland in 2013 at the age of 67, a great loss. I just looked up something I had written about him on my blog and came across what he called a 'quirky prayer' that he had found somewhere. I think it fits in with your beautiful garden: 'Dear God, we rejoice and give thanks for earthworms, bees, ladybirds and broody hens; for humans tending their gardens, talking to animals, cleaning their homes and singing to themselves; for the rising of the sap, the fragrance of growth, the invention of the wheelbarrow and the existence of the teapot, we give thanks. We celebrate and give thanks. Amen.'

    May Father Tom and Father Jan, both dedicated Divine Word Missionaries, enjoy the fulness of life that God desires for all of us.

    I hope that your health continues to improve. God bless.

    Father SeĂĄn

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  26. OlĂĄ, Mariette, passando para agradecer sua amĂĄvel visita e desejar a vocĂŞ e
    Peter uma excelente semana.
    Paz e saĂşde!
    Um abraço.

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  27. OlĂĄ, Mariette, como estĂĄ vocĂŞ?
    Torço para que esteja bem de saúde, mais forte.
    Deixo meus votos de uma feliz semana para vocĂŞ e Pieter !
    Muita saĂşde e paz.
    Meu abraço!

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  28. Dearest Mariette,
    I hope all is well with you and Pieter. It's been quite a summer.
    More and more I understand the Chinese (?) curse: may you always live in interesting times.
    Take care, stay safe.......love, Suzi

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  29. What an incredible post and tribute to your great uncle! So many memories shared, and a life well lived. You documented it so very well! Thank you for your wonderful visit to my blog! Thankful we are blogging friends! Many blessings to you!

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  30. I am thinking of you both and the five precious little ones each day. Love to the seven of you.

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  31. Hi Mariette -
    Just back from the trip to New England and hoping all is well with you and Pieter.
    It was great to get away from the torrid heat of NC - sitting outside in New Hampshire and Maine in 69F was a real treat in August! Perhaps we should have remained 'up north' instead of moving here all those years ago!!!
    Thinking of you, hope to see a post here soon.
    Hugs~Mary & Bob xx

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  32. Hey Marriette you have a Glorious Biography! So Catholic in everything you have done and still do! Thank you for all you have done for God and His people especially your compassion for the lepers. If Jesus came down now He would probably look for compassionate people like you both. I just imagine the kind of Glorious and memorable legacy you people will in future leave behind. Imagine the Mushroom industry is all your Family legacy. I love that Glorious story about your uncle Priest (Uncle Father) Glorious indeed! The Dutch are the ones who Evangelized the Eastern parts of Uganda: We had priests like; Van Dyke, Gommans, etc.

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