Sir Knight John Timmermans was an active member of Airdrie Council # 8045 and a member of Father Doucet Assembly # 0006. SK John was born on June 2, 1952 in Vlymen, Holland and passed away on February 4, 1996 at the early age of 43 leaving behind a loving family and many friends.

John joined the Knights of Columbus in 1983. He was very proud to be a Knight. He was a Past Grand Knight of Council 8045 and achieved State Grand Knight of the Year as well as Council of the Year during his term. He was very instrumental in forming the council’s First Degree Team, which is still active today.

John was employed with Alberta Agriculture, Soil Conservation for approximately 12 years. He was a very active member of St. Paul's Parish as a lector at mass; he was involved with building the Church and was a member of the Parish Council.

In the Community he was very active with his children with the Nose Creek Swim Club and their annual Swim Meet which was originally sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Airdrie Council 8045 and he always ensured that there was a 4th Degree Honor Guard at the Opening Ceremonies. Following his death it was renamed to the John G. Timmermans Memorial Swim Meet.

He was very instrumental in the formation of the Airdrie Separate School Board and Airdrie's first Catholic School, Our Lady Queen of Peace Elementary/Junior & Senior High School. The new playground was dedicated in his memory, as he was instrumental in its construction.

His involvement with the Knights and the Community during his short life was exemplary. He truly lived the principles of our Order and provided service to Church, Community, Council, Family and Youth.

His ultimate dream was to form an Assembly of the Fourth Degree Knights in Airdrie and for this reason it was found fitting to name this assembly as a memorial to him. His widow Wendy Timmermans was overjoyed of the name selection and has consented to its use.