AART VAN'T HOF

1929 - 2013

Adrianus Johannes Van't Hof, passed away peacefully in Taber to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at the age of 83 years.
Relatives and friends were invited to meet with the family at the First Christian Reformed Church, 3902 Heritage Drive, Taber on Friday, September 27, 2013 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
A private burial service was held at the Taber Memorial Garden prior to the funeral service.
The Funeral Service was held at the First Christian Reformed Church, 3902 Heritage Drive, Taber on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Brian Kuyper officiating.
Left to mourn his passing and cherish his memory is his loving wife of fifty eight years, Cora, his children Joanne (Simon) Bekkering of Taber, Edith (Bill) Ardiel of Calgary and Joe (Dorothy) Van't Hof of Saskatoon; grandchildren Anna (Jeff) Loomis, Cory (Mark) Gillrie, Henry (Joanna) Bekkering, Ross (Carli) Bekkering, Janelle Bekkering, Rachel (Michael) Goddard, Jonah Ardiel, Mariah Van't Hof and Alyssa Van't Hof; great grandchildren Solomon and Marian Loomis and Avery and Holden Gillrie. He is also survived by his sisters in the Netherlands, Jen Niewenhuizen and Audrey (Arie) Van Wingerden as well as numerous extended relatives all in the Netherlands.
He was predeceased by his parents Johannes and Maaike Van't Hof, sister Nel Hoogendoorn, brothers-in-law Hens Niewenhuizen and Henk Hoogendoorn.
Aart was born on October 6, 1929 in Ridderkerk, Netherlands. Along with his wife Cora, he immigrated to Canada in 1955 and settled in Ontario to work in a grocery store and for many years at the Royal Canadian Legion in Deep River. He moved with his family to Taber in 1980 and was employed at Taber Feeds until he retired in 2004.
Aart was a proud Canadian, but was always also proud of his Dutch heritage. He was honoured for many years to lay a wreath on behalf of the Dutch Canadian community during Remembrance Day services.
Aart leaves behind for his family and all who knew him a legacy of faith, perseverance, contentment and thankfulness, regardless of any difficulties in the journey of life. His greatest joy was his Lord and he would often say “never fear, the Lord is always near”. Aart also enjoyed all family celebrations and was a man of peace and integrity. He was very visible in the Taber community and loved to socialize with all who crossed his path.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Aart’s name may be made directly to the the Canadian Diabetes Association, #204, 2323 - 32 Avenue N.E., Calgary, Alberta T2E 6Z3.