VANDEWORP: On August 13, 2024, peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Exeter Villa, William “Bill” Hendrick Vandeworp, formerly of Dashwood, passed away at the age of 82.
Beloved husband of Elaine Mae (Devine) Vandeworp of Exeter for over 60 years. Loving father and father-in-law of Elise and Jamie McGregor of Plympton-Wyoming, Michele and Clancy King of RR 2, Dashwood, Bill Jr. and Bobbi Vandeworp of Exeter and Bob Vandeworp of Hensall. Cherished grandpa of Alexa, Lindsay, Jesse and Maddie, Gillian and Kyle, Cory and Yan, Josh, Nate and Tori, Brandon, Ravyn and Alex, Daemon, and Ashley and Justin and treasured great-grandpa of Oriana, Mathea, Aubree, and Everleigh. Dear brother-in-law of Sandra Vandeworp of Exeter, Angela Vandeworp of St. Thomas, Yen Vandeworp of London, Earl Forth of Wetaskiwin, AB, Yvonne and Howard Hendrick of Exeter and long-time family friend of Shirley Morrow of London. He will also be fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, and their families.
Bill was predeceased by his parents, Evert and Antje (Roessink) Vandeworp and siblings Gerry Vandeworp, Albert Vandeworp, Annie Vandeworp, infant brother Johannes Vandeworp, Alie Forth, Dick Vandeworp, Johnny Vandeworp and father- and mother-in-law Ervin and Hedy (Schendel) Devine.
Bill worked at Dashwood Industries for 21 years and then spent 20 years with Northlander Industries. When the kids were young, he liked watching their various sporting events and scorekeeping for the Dashwood Tigers. After their retirement, he and Elaine enjoyed travelling and spending as much time with family as possible. In his free time, Bill would volunteer doing Arc Angels donation pickups. He also spent countless hours in his shed, listening to country music while turning old pieces of wooden family history into prized pieces for our homes. Bill took great pride in his garden and could often be found relaxing on the porch or back deck with Elaine, enjoying the fruits of his labours. He was a fisherman and looked forward to his annual fishing trips with friends. Bill took great pleasure singing in the church choir.
At his request, Bill was cremated and the visitation will be held at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood on Thursday, August 22, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The memorial service will be at Zion Lutheran Church, Dashwood on Friday, August 23, 2024, at 11 a.m., with Rev. John E. Trembulak III officiating. After which, he will be interred at Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Dashwood. ** Due to family sensitivities they ask that those attending the visitation and memorial service respectfully refrain from wearing perfume, cologne, body spray, etc. Thank you.
Our family would like to express our sincere thanks to the staff at Queensway and Exeter Villa for the excellent care shown to Bill and our family during his time there. We would also like to thank Dr. Lam for her compassionate care throughout the years, the Alzheimer’s Society for their helpful programs and support and Dr. McLean and the emergency staff at the South Huron Hospital for their wonderful care and bedside manner shown to all of us during Bill’s brief time there.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations (payable directly) to the Alzheimer’s Society, the Zion Lutheran Church in Dashwood or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
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Pam Rumball
So sorry to hear about Bill’s passing. Condolences to the entire family as he will be sadly missed. Love to all.
Anmarie Hoffman
Elaine & family. My deepest Sympathies to you all ……. Anmarie
Bernice Boogemans
Elaine and family. Our sincere sympathy to the entire family. That was a very fitting funeral today for Bill at the church. I wish Bill could have heard the songs we sang at church. Bob will miss his fishing buddy and all the laughs he had with Bill, Ken and Richard. Those were the good times many years ago. R.I.P. Bill
Bob & Bernice Boogemans
Ken & Linda Genttner
Dear Elaine and family,
Our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Ken & Linda Genttner
Ellen Green
Dear Elaine and family,
My sincere condolences to you and all your family. Thinking of you at this time. You took such good care of Bill
and your love showed. He will be missed.
Sincerely,
Ellen Green
Vicki Geoffrey
Sending heartfelt thoughts Elaine and Families, losing one’s life time partner leaves such a huge hole, Hugs
Betty Lynn Eckel
My sincere condolences to Elaine and family. Our visits to Queensway often coincided while my Mom was there. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
Rodger and Charlene Finkbeiner
Sending our deepest sympathy to Elaine and all your family. Treasure all your precious memories of Bill.
Brenda & Greg Dayman
Our Deepest Condolences to Michele, Clancy & Family, Bob & All of Bill’s family. I know it’s hard, but hopefully overtime your memories will bring you peace!
nancy & hans Brand
Elaine and Family Our deepest sympathy in the passing of bill Hans and Nancy Brand
Mike and Beatie Rau
Elaine and Family , so sorry for your loss.
Mike remembers driving with Bill, Earl, Phil amd Charlie to Dashwood Industries having many laughs and stories . Bill was a kind and gentle man and will be miss.
Mike and Beatie Rau
Ron & Marion Cornish
Elaine & family
So sorry to hear of Bills passing, just know we are thinking of you at this difficult time.
Karn Durdin
Michele, Clancy and family our thoughts and prayers go out you and extended family on the sad news of Bill’s passing.
Karn Durdin and Don Thornton
Bonnie Ziler
Michelle, Clancy and family
Condolences to you and your family for your loss.
Tim Hamather
Elain, Bill Jr, Bobbi & Vandeworp families,
Sincere condolences on the passing of Bill.
We are thinking of you all at this difficult time.
May you cherish all your fond memories.
Tim & Maria ♥️
Linda and John Wuerth
Elaine and family
So sorry to hear about Bill You spent many happy years together with family and friends. John and I send our Deepest Sympathy to you and your family.
John and Linda Wuerth
Allan and Patty Case
Our sincere condolences to the family. Cherish the many wonderful memories.
Allan and Patty Case & family
Frank Kints
Very sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. My condolences to the entire family.
Frank Kints
Rob and Tara Russell
Bill, Bobbi, the Vandeworp family, Yvonne, Howard and family
We are saddened to learn of the passing of your father, husband, grandfather, great grandfather and brother in law. All of you are great neighbours and upstanding members of our community…. It’s hard to lose someone so close, just remember he’s still there even if you can’t see him. Smile when you hear his name it will make things a little easier
Take care of each other
Rob and Tara Russell
Kathy Orr
Elaine, Michele, Elise, Bill, Bob and families,
I’m so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. He was such a kind, wonderful man and I always thought a lot of him. I enjoyed working with him at Northlander and of course, giving him a little grief with Michele, growing up as teenagers. Sending my condolences and big hugs to you all. RIP Bill ❤️
Judy & Gerard Grenier
Elaine & family
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Joyce Maas
To Elaine & family.
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Joyce Maas
Judy Lovell
Elaine and family
Our condolences to you on the loss of your Husband, Grandfather and G Grandfather. May you cherish all the good times together.
Ethel Desjardine
Judy Lovell
Barb Dietrich
Dear Elaine and Family,
Our condolences on the passing of your loving husband, father and grandfather. May your many happy memories be a comfort to you always. Thinking of you at this time.
Sincerely, Milt and Barb Dietrich
George and Sue Wilson
Elaine and family, heartfelt condolences on Bill’s passing. He was a very friendly man. He had a great sense of humour. Cherish your precious memories. We will not be able to attend his Celebration of Life as we will be away . Hugs and prayers.
Dick Lord
My first acquaintance with Bill was in his role of Foreman at DI. He did show much patience to me and any antics I was accused of. Bill was much respected and highly thought of by his subordinates, whom he genuinely cared about and supported. Getting to know Bill and several more of his siblings, I realized what outstanding characters they all were.
Dick Lord
Chuck & Tanya Erb
To the Vandeworp Family,
We wish to extend our Sincere Sympathy to everyone in your family.. There is never a good time to say goodbye, no matter what the circumstances. Keeping you all in our Thoughts and Prayers
Dan and Fran Lachance
Sorry for your loss. Bill was a great neighbour.
Jim and Eleanor Weigand
Dear Vandeworp family,
Our sincere sympathy on the passing of Bill. May he rest in peace.
Jim and Eleanor Weigand
June E Morenz
Elaine and your Family and the Vandeworp Famly : I am so sorry about your loss of Bill. Everyone has my sincere condolences.
Diane & Randy Hoffman
Michele,Clancy & family,
Sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all.
Randy & Diane Hoffman
Liz Stephens
Elaine & family My deepest condolences on the loss of your life`s partner .
Don and Edith Lewis
Elaine and family, Yvonne and Howard and family.
Sorry to see the passing of Bill.
He was a great guy when he worked at Northlander.
Cherish his memories and he will not be forgotten.
Thinking of you all at this sad and difficult time.
Don and Edith (Carter) Lewis
Gerald and Mary Ellen Zielman
Michele,Clancy and family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you walk through this difficult time. Sending love and hugs!
Gerald and Mary Ellen Zielman
Kathy Hayter
My thoughts and prayers are with all of Bill’s family .Bill was a gentleman with a kind word and always a joy to talk to.keep all your fun loving memories close to your heart ♥ Bill rest in peace
George and Elaine Keller
Elaine and family. Our sincere sympathy to you and your family. We have such fond memories of solo games with you and Bill.
Linda Dietrich
Sincere sympathy to all the family, so sorry for your loss.
Jim & Linda Dietrich
Jackie Ferris
My sincere condolences to the family. I worked alongside Bill at Northlander many yrs ago. What a gem of a man. We had so much fun. May he R.I.P.
Jackie Ferris
Darlene Porteer
Elaine and family deepest sympathy of the loss of Bill. May the memories be a blessing .Darlene Porter
Joann & Dwayne Piper
Michele, Clancy and family
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you during this sad time.
Mark Heimrich
Elaine, Elise & Jamie, Michele & Clancy, Bill & Bobbi, Bob and all Bill’s extended family;
Our sincere condolences in the passing of your dear Husband, Father & Grandfather.
In sympathy,
Mark & Julie Heimrich
Mary Ann Boyle
To Elaine & Family. So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing.
Scott & Mary Ann Boyle ( Desjardine )
Shawn McFalls & Carrah Templeman
Bill, Bobbi & Family,
Please accept our condolences on the loss of your father…
Shawn McFalls & Carrah Templeman
Don &Carolyn McCabe
So sorry to read of your Dad,s passing. Condolences to all your family .