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VANDERHOEK: Gerry of RR 1 Lucan

Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On September 26, 2024 @ 2:34 PM In Lucan,Obituary | 59 Comments

VANDERHOEK: Gerry of RR 1 Lucan

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.

Stream the service live or at your convenience by visiting www.facebook.com/haskettfh 

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.


Condolences for the family of “VANDERHOEK: Gerry of RR 1 Lucan”

Condolence from Anne Hern on September 26th, 2024 4:50 PM

Tony, I’m so very sorry to read this. My condolences to all of your family and friends.

Anne Hern

Condolence from Jim and Helen Hearn on September 26th, 2024 5:01 PM

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

Condolence from Ferlin Sovereign on September 26th, 2024 6:28 PM

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!

Condolence from Annette Drost on September 26th, 2024 6:58 PM

Our deepest condolences to the entire Vanderhoek family may you find comfort in so many wonderful memories ❤️🙏

Eric and Annette

Condolence from Helen Campbell on September 26th, 2024 8:00 PM

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.

Condolence from Peter Hodgins on September 26th, 2024 8:14 PM

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.

Condolence from Carmen JONES on September 26th, 2024 9:41 PM

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

Condolence from John & Arlene Berendsen on September 26th, 2024 10:03 PM

Sorry to hear of your loss…Thinking of all of you at this time…Arlene & John Berendsen

Condolence from Tracy on September 27th, 2024 6:02 AM

Tony, Ron and family,
My thoughts are with you all.
Tracy

Condolence from Bob and Nancy Flanigan on September 27th, 2024 6:45 AM

Tony and Caroline
Our Sincere Condolences

Condolence from Lowell and Donna Jean Wells, Martha, Sarah and Jonathon on September 27th, 2024 7:54 AM

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

Condolence from Glenn & Sharleen Phillips on September 27th, 2024 8:34 AM

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.

Condolence from Evelyn Vincent on September 27th, 2024 8:46 AM

Tanny, Tony and Ron
sorry to read of your loss. May the good memories bring peace and comfort

Condolence from Ann (Shoebottom) Brabender on September 27th, 2024 9:24 AM

Caroline & Tony my deepest sympathy! Cherish the great memories.
Ann

Condolence from Murray and Edith Yeo on September 27th, 2024 9:46 AM

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.

Condolence from Brenda and Fred Smith on September 27th, 2024 10:08 AM

Tony and Ron and families
So sorry for your loss
Always keep the good times close to your hearts

Condolence from Judy Morgan on September 27th, 2024 10:15 AM

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

Condolence from James Scott on September 27th, 2024 11:06 AM

Jim Scott My sincere sympathy Tanny,Tony,Ron and Families. We’ll truly miss Gerry’s sharp mind @ Tim,s. Jim

Condolence from Joan and Dave Goddard on September 27th, 2024 11:15 AM

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.

Condolence from Deb & Rob Andrews on September 27th, 2024 11:15 AM

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.

Condolence from Brent Froats on September 27th, 2024 12:01 PM

My deepest condolences to Tony and Ron and families.

Brent Froats

Condolence from Barbra Ralston on September 27th, 2024 4:46 PM

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

Condolence from Paul Pavkeje on September 27th, 2024 5:57 PM

Tony Ron and families
Sorry to hear of Gerrys passing. I always enjoyed catching up with him whenever our paths would cross
Paul Pavkeje

Condolence from Harry Hardy on September 27th, 2024 6:54 PM

Our sincere sympathy, Our thoughts are with the families. Harry and Elaine Hardy

Condolence from Dale Cook on September 27th, 2024 8:36 PM

Ron, Tony and Family
Sorry to hear of Gerry’s passing,,My sincere condolences to all of your family

Condolence from Gary and Louise Heywood on September 28th, 2024 9:38 AM

Tony and the family we are sorry to hear of your Dads passing please except our condolences

Condolence from Rob and Sandi Brintnell on September 28th, 2024 10:43 AM

Tony , Ron and Family : So sorry for your loss . Treasure the great memories .

Condolence from Don and Judy Squire on September 28th, 2024 12:00 PM

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

Condolence from Heike Nippa on September 28th, 2024 4:36 PM

Our deepest condolences to you all. Jerry was an interesting and vibrant neighbour.

The Nippa family.

Condolence from Jeanette Simpson on September 28th, 2024 6:32 PM

To the Vanderhoek family. Thinking of you at this sad time. Keith and I had a lot of laughs with Gerry over the years.

Condolence from Paul & Mary Lou Malone on September 28th, 2024 8:57 PM

So sorry for your loss Our thoughts and prayers are with you all

Condolence from George and Kathy Lee on September 29th, 2024 8:02 AM

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.

Condolence from Bob and Lorette Mawson on September 29th, 2024 9:39 AM

Sending our condolences to all at this sad time

Condolence from Joan Greenlee on September 29th, 2024 9:50 AM

Gerry will be missed greatly by everyone he touched. Great friend to the our Greenlee Family. Rest in peace Gerry

Condolence from Wayne Darroch on September 29th, 2024 11:45 AM

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

Condolence from Tim Ryan on September 29th, 2024 3:04 PM

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

Condolence from Paul & Pam Hodgins on September 29th, 2024 8:32 PM

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

Condolence from Sam and Nancey Taylor on September 30th, 2024 9:11 AM

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.

Condolence from Robert Heckman on September 30th, 2024 9:14 AM

He was a really good neighbour and I’m sure going to miss him.

Condolence from Dan Sloetjes on September 30th, 2024 9:19 AM

Condolences to the Vanderhoek Family

I always emjoyed chatting with Gerry about Holland and all things around the neighbourhood.

Dan Sloetjes

Condolence from Simone on September 30th, 2024 12:45 PM

My condolences to the family 🙏

Condolence from Joyce Sovereign on September 30th, 2024 2:09 PM

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

Condolence from Teresa & Jeff Young on September 30th, 2024 8:07 PM

So sorry to hear of your loss our deepest condolences to all the family

Condolence from John & Barb McAlpine on September 30th, 2024 8:47 PM

Our sincere condolences to the Vanderhoek family. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.

Condolence from Jason Bourne on September 30th, 2024 9:51 PM

Tony and Family,

So sorry to hear of your father’s passing. My sincerest condolences to the family.

Condolence from Gord & Joanne Hardy on October 1st, 2024 7:21 AM

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.

Condolence from Grant Edwards on October 1st, 2024 9:15 AM

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”

Condolence from Scott Finlayson on October 1st, 2024 10:41 AM

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

Condolence from Nancy Morrison on October 1st, 2024 1:47 PM

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.

Condolence from Lori Becker on October 1st, 2024 1:48 PM

To all the families.
Sorry for your loss.
Barry and Lori Becker

Condolence from Bob and Nancy Rushton on October 1st, 2024 2:16 PM

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

Condolence from Chris Jensen on October 1st, 2024 2:52 PM

Our deepest Condolences to the Vanderhoek family.

Condolence from George Marr on October 1st, 2024 3:42 PM

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.

Condolence from Ken and Shirley Simpson on October 1st, 2024 6:50 PM

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!

Condolence from Barry and Lori Becker on October 2nd, 2024 9:00 AM

We are sorry to hear of your loss

Condolence from Judy Bond on October 2nd, 2024 10:29 AM

So sorry to hear of Gerry’s passing. Please pass on my deepest condolences to the whole family.

RIP Gerry,

Judy Bond

Condolence from Matt Rushton on October 3rd, 2024 7:04 AM

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.

Condolence from Hans de Graaf on October 5th, 2024 9:21 AM

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!

Condolence from Brenda Ferris on October 9th, 2024 10:27 PM

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

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