Obituary of Simon Johannes Vanderstoel

SIMON JOHANNES VANDERSTOEL Simon passed from the loving arms of his family into those of his Heavenly Father on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at the age of 82. Predeceased by his parents, Simon and Elizabeth Vanderstoel; his daughter, Betty; and brothers, Gerrit and Andries; and sister, Jans van Donk. Simon is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Jane; daughters, Marina Katerberg (Rik) and Jo-anne Nelson (Reg); son, Chris (Theresa); grandchildren, Taylor (Claire), Alyssa (Kelyn), Rachel, Haydon, Brianna, Sydney, Chelsea, Serena, Travis and Samantha; and great-granddaughter, Veronica; brothers, Hendrik (Coby) and Piet (Riet); sisters, Griet Ruitenburg, Mar van de Vis, Jaantje Doornenbal, and Anna Vergunst; sister-in-law, Gysje Groenendyk; brothers-in-law, Arie Wesdyk (Clary), Leen Wesdyk (Audrey), Henk Wesdyk (Elsie); nieces, nephews and cousins. Simon was born on October 5, 1930 in Rietveld, the Netherlands. He immigrated to Canada in May of 1953 and worked as a farm hand for Donald and Evelyn McGillivray in the Pense area. The McGillivrays became part of his family. In 1956 Simon and Jane wed, continued to farm, and purchased the McGillivray homestead in 1972. Simon's life was dedicated to God and to his family. His love and guidance were sought after and appreciated. Simon was active in his church and community, and the farm was always a welcome place for family and friends. Visitation for family and friends will be held at Speers Funeral Chapel, 2136 College Avenue, Regina, SK on Tuesday, March 26, 2013, from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Funeral Service in his honour will be held at Sonlight Christian Reformed Church, 139 Cannon Street, Regina on Wednesday, March 27, at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Charles Kooger officiating. Interment at Cottonwood Cemetery. The family wishes to thank Parkside Extendicare for their kind and compassionate care in Simon's last days. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Simon may be made to the Alan Blair Cancer Centre, 204 2775 Pasqua Street, Regina, SK, S4S 9Z9. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.speersfuneralchapel.com