On May 3, only 3 days after my Pieter went to heaven, I lost my favorite first Cousin: Hans Gijsen.
His memorial service was one day after my Pieter's.
Needless to say, it felt a bit overwhelming for posting about it then.
Now it is time to pay him some homage...
First cousin Hans in 1981
Me in 1985, and you can clearly see we're related.
Hans' Mom was my Dad's older sister Mia, and I've been rather close to her.
Still keep her letters that she wrote from the hospital.
She passed away on February 8, 1989 and got buried on my Mom's 65th Birthday...
Cousin Hans was an excellent artist! This is a watercolor from April 10, 2020
Animals looked like being alive... April 10, 2020
July 04, 2020
July 18, 2020
Another lifelike four–legged friend who really looks at you!
Pieter also said, and those eyes like that! It's not easy to put the shine in there as well. Leave it to Hans!
Kudos from your American cousin and cousin by marriage 💗💗
Hans replied: Thank you, dear cousin
Do you also look at your Messenger? Say, you obviously have Grandpa's gift in your blood, he could make beautiful pen drawings.
July 29, 2020 Villy Banditto
It has become a sweet Banditto and also totally 'cuddly'! 💗
Hans: Thank you
Another cat head ready on August 30, 2020
To which I wrote: A beautiful cat portrait
On September 30, 2020 Orange Cat eye and a white cat's eye!
Hans replied: thank you so much for your inspiring compliment
Me: Well deserved, I don't give anything away for nothing...
Hans: Okay, thanks anyway
Hans studied with Rebecca Rhodes Watercolors from Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
Hans also loved his real life kitties, that was a thing we had in common.
He is united with his Parents once again and at peace after fighting cancer.
He is united with his Parents once again and at peace after fighting cancer.
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My Pieter went to Heaven on April 30 | previous post by me
