Passed away peacefully at AgeCare, Parkhill on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at the age of 96. Cherished husband of Tanny (Van Arenthals) Vanderhoek for over 68 years. Proud dad of Tony Vanderhoek and Caroline Rasenberg, and Ron and Louise Vanderhoek. Adored Opa of Nicole, Katelyn (David), Allison (Kaleb), Corrine; Mike, and Matt and great-opa of Demi, and Ellie. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Marien and Hilda Vanderhoek, Donna Van Arenthals, and Gladys Vanarenthals. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, and his four-legged companion Molly. Predeceased by his parents Anton and Wilhelmina Vanderhoek, Pete and Annie Vanderhoek, and Zoet and Pete De Graaf.
Gerry immigrated to Canada in 1951. He was sponsored by the Hicks family in the Centralia area and began working. Together he and Tanny bought a farm on Coursey Line and began building a life together. Gerry worked tirelessly on the farm and was proud of both his roots from Holland and Canada.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, LUCAN on Tuesday, October 1st evening from 5 – 7 PM, where Gerry’s funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 2nd at 11 AM.
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Donations to South Huron Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Special thanks to Rhonda and Linda, the staff at South Huron Hospital and AgeCare Parkhill for their care and compassion shown to Gerry.
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Brenda Ferris
Aunt Tanny, Tony, Ron and Families
I am so very sorry to hear of Uncle Jerry’s passing
He lived a long and healthy life
May the passing of time help you in your time of grief
Siochain
Brenda
Hans de Graaf
Tony, Ron and Mrs Vanderhoek,
My sincere condolences on the loss of your husband and father and my uncle. Cherish the great memories of him!
Matt Rushton
Tony, Ron and Mrs Vanderhoek,
My sincere condolences on the loss of you husband and father. Gerry was well known in the community and will be fondly remembered.
Judy Bond
So sorry to hear of Gerry’s passing. Please pass on my deepest condolences to the whole family.
RIP Gerry,
Judy Bond
Barry and Lori Becker
We are sorry to hear of your loss
Ken and Shirley Simpson
Tanny Tony and Caroline, Ron and Louise and Families
We send our deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. Gerry was
a great man and will be truly missed. Cherish all your wonderful memories!
George Marr
Tony, Ron and the Vanderhoek family we extend our deepest condolences.
Gerry was a friend to the community. So many favours he extended to so many people. He lived a good and honourable life.
He will be missed.
Chris Jensen
Our deepest Condolences to the Vanderhoek family.
Bob and Nancy Rushton
To the Vanderhoek family,
Our sincere condolences on Gerry’s passing. I always enjoyed the chats we would have whenever we ran into each other. Gerry was great guy who will be fondly remembered by all who knew him.
Bob Rushton
Lori Becker
To all the families.
Sorry for your loss.
Barry and Lori Becker
Nancy Morrison
Tony and Family
Out deepest sympathy to all your family.. We have known you for many years. Gerry was a wonderful man and a Great farmer. Enjoy all his memories – Cherish everything.
Todd Deeks, Bonnie , Nancy and entire family.
Scott Finlayson
Our condolences to the Vanderhoek families. Jerry was a great neighbour always stopping by and having a chat, talking local history and checking on what project i had going on. I’m going to miss him coming over on Sat. mornings (sometimes from the back field in the car). He was a character!!
Scott & Kelly Finlayson
Grant Edwards
My deepest sympathies to Tanny, Tony & Caroline, Ron & Louise and families.
It was always a please to visit and learn from Gerry.
May you find comfort in the following words from an unknown source I carry with me all the time.
“Those we love don’t go away
They walk beside us every day
Unseen, unheard, but always near
Still loved ,still missed, still very dear.
Gone are the days we used to share,
But in our hearts you are always there”
Gord & Joanne Hardy
To the Vanderhoek family:
Sincere sympathy for your loss. Gerry was well known and respected in the community and farmed for many years. He will be missed.
Jason Bourne
Tony and Family,
So sorry to hear of your father’s passing. My sincerest condolences to the family.
John & Barb McAlpine
Our sincere condolences to the Vanderhoek family. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Teresa & Jeff Young
So sorry to hear of your loss our deepest condolences to all the family
Joyce Sovereign
Tanny,Tony,Ron and family
Sending you all my deepest sympathy on Gerry’s death,such anice guy to meet up with ,always a big smile and a few minutes to talk ,have not seen him in a long while ,but will remember him with nice thoughts .He got to live a long life ,and will be missed by many .
So sorry for you all
Simone
My condolences to the family 🙏
Dan Sloetjes
Condolences to the Vanderhoek Family
I always emjoyed chatting with Gerry about Holland and all things around the neighbourhood.
Dan Sloetjes
Robert Heckman
He was a really good neighbour and I’m sure going to miss him.
Sam and Nancey Taylor
Tanny, Tony, Ron and families. Sorry for your loss.
It was our pleasure to know Jerry and enjoy the visits we had. He was a man full of information and willing to talk and share stories. He will be missed.
Paul & Pam Hodgins
I always called him Mr Vanderhoek, then he’d say Gerry would do. We would always swap farming and any other local stories. I will always remember his smile, wit, knowledge and coffee shop banter. The Community has lost a Good One. Thanks for the memories Gerry. Rest in Peace. Paul & Pam
Tim Ryan
Tony, Ron, the entire Vanderhoek family,
Reading through Gerry’s condolences, everyone of them is spot-on. You know you have had a great life when people remember you by making them smile and laugh, The world needs more Gerry’s.
Thinking of all of you.
Tim and Sandy
Wayne Darroch
Tony and Ron and family, Our sincere condolence at the loss of your Father. Gerry was always fun to chat with where ever you met him . What a wonderful life. Wayne and Judy Darroch
Joan Greenlee
Gerry will be missed greatly by everyone he touched. Great friend to the our Greenlee Family. Rest in peace Gerry
Bob and Lorette Mawson
Sending our condolences to all at this sad time
George and Kathy Lee
Tanny, Tony & Caroline, Ron & Louise and your families. So sorry to hear of your loss of your dear Husband, Father and Grandfather Our sincere sympathy to you all.
Paul & Mary Lou Malone
So sorry for your loss Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Jeanette Simpson
To the Vanderhoek family. Thinking of you at this sad time. Keith and I had a lot of laughs with Gerry over the years.
Heike Nippa
Our deepest condolences to you all. Jerry was an interesting and vibrant neighbour.
The Nippa family.
Don and Judy Squire
Our heartfelt sympathy to all the family. When someone has such a long and healthy life we think they will go on forever!
Don and Judy
Rob and Sandi Brintnell
Tony , Ron and Family : So sorry for your loss . Treasure the great memories .
Gary and Louise Heywood
Tony and the family we are sorry to hear of your Dads passing please except our condolences
Dale Cook
Ron, Tony and Family
Sorry to hear of Gerry’s passing,,My sincere condolences to all of your family
Harry Hardy
Our sincere sympathy, Our thoughts are with the families. Harry and Elaine Hardy
Paul Pavkeje
Tony Ron and families
Sorry to hear of Gerrys passing. I always enjoyed catching up with him whenever our paths would cross
Paul Pavkeje
Barbra Ralston
Dear Tanny, Tony, Ron and your families. Our sincere condolences with Gerry’s passing. He holds a special place in our hearts when he stepped up and picked up Dad every day for coffee while he was experiencing health issues. You have been great friends and neighbors for many years. My sister Teresa used to call Dad and Gerry – Fred and Barney – Gerry being Barney. There are lots of memories of them together.
I like to think they are having coffee together once again.
All our best to your family,
Love Gerda Spruyt and family ❤️
xoxo
Brent Froats
My deepest condolences to Tony and Ron and families.
Brent Froats
Deb & Rob Andrews
Dear Tanny, Tony, Ron and extened families
Sending our condolences to everyone in the loss of your loved one, Gerry.
Gerry lived a long and active life and he will be remembered in the community as a good neighbor and friend to many.
As you reflect on those 96 years you will find peace and comfort always.
Deb &Rob Andrews
The Marrinan family.
Joan and Dave Goddard
Tanny, Tony, Ron and Vanderhoek family
So sorry to hear about Gerry’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
James Scott
Jim Scott My sincere sympathy Tanny,Tony,Ron and Families. We’ll truly miss Gerry’s sharp mind @ Tim,s. Jim
Judy Morgan
Tanny, Tony, Ron and families
We very sorry o hear of your loss. May all of your cherished memories bring you comfort.
Terry and Judy Morgan
Brenda and Fred Smith
Tony and Ron and families
So sorry for your loss
Always keep the good times close to your hearts
Murray and Edith Yeo
To the Vanderhoek Family
So many great memories of Gerry. He always had a smile on his face when he came into Tim’s to join in with the coffee club. Enjoyed serving him every time.
Ann (Shoebottom) Brabender
Caroline & Tony my deepest sympathy! Cherish the great memories.
Ann
Evelyn Vincent
Tanny, Tony and Ron
sorry to read of your loss. May the good memories bring peace and comfort
Glenn & Sharleen Phillips
Tony Ron & Families
So sorry to hear of your Dads passing. Always enjoyed talking to him especially under the maple tree in the front yard. Cherish the great memories you will have a lot of them.
Lowell and Donna Jean Wells, Martha, Sarah and Jonathon
Condolences and sympathy for Tanny , Tony and Ron, and the Vanderhoek family. Gerry will be fondly remembered as a generous close friend who always went out of his way to help . Vanderhoek family lived close by, and close enough we regarded them as part of our family with visits back and forth over the years. He will surely be missed with fond memories
Bob and Nancy Flanigan
Tony and Caroline
Our Sincere Condolences
Tracy
Tony, Ron and family,
My thoughts are with you all.
Tracy
John & Arlene Berendsen
Sorry to hear of your loss…Thinking of all of you at this time…Arlene & John Berendsen
Carmen JONES
Dear Tony, Ron and family,
Our condolences on the loss of your dad. We are thinking of you at this sad time.
David and Carmen Jones
Peter Hodgins
Tony, Ron and the all of the Vanderhoek Families.
So sorry about the loss of Gerry. He was a great guy and I always enjoyed chatting with him when I would stop by.
Helen Campbell
I have very fond memories of Gerry…a dear neighbour when I was growing up. What a good long life he had. Condolences from Helen Campbell ( nee Appleman) to Tony and Ron and family.
Annette Drost
Our deepest condolences to the entire Vanderhoek family may you find comfort in so many wonderful memories ❤️🙏
Eric and Annette
Ferlin Sovereign
Ah so sorry to hear about the passing of Gerry , I loved our chats back in the day , our condolences to Tanny, Tony and Ron and all the rest of the Vanderhoek clan , a very special family!
Jim and Helen Hearn
Our sincere sympathy, Tanny, Tony and Caroline, Ron and Louise and families. Gerry will certainly be missed. I so enjoyed crossing paths with him in town. He always had some news to share and left us smiling. I like to think of Gerry and all those other farmers up there enjoying life once again.
Jim and Helen
Anne Hern
Tony, I’m so very sorry to read this. My condolences to all of your family and friends.
Anne Hern