Hendrikus(Harry) Marinus VANDERZANDEN

VANDERZANDEN, Hendrikus (Harry) Marinus On Monday, April 3, 2017 Harry, being a lifelong farmer and racing enthusiast, took his final lap holding the checkered flag. He was in his 83rd year and leaves behind his loving and supportive wife of 22 years Nancy. He is survived by his sons Paul (Doreen), John (Darlene) and David (Debi) and his daughters Christine Gardener (Stefan) and Marcia Jones. Fiercely proud of his grandchildren Darryl, Elenna, Steven, Krystle, Michael, Nicolas, Monica, Taylor, Owen, Hayley, Carly, Talia, Trevor and Mackenzie. Feeling this loss as well are the extended family he found in Nancy’s children Lynn Hilberdink (Brian) and Greg Burnison (Susan) and their children Charlie, Russell, Wyatt and Nicholas who lost their Opa. He was also blessed to have great-grandchildren Evan, Alexis, Colin and Adeline. His sister Freda Leenders (Joe) and brother John survive him along with many beloved nieces and nephews and friends, especially Bill and Betty Klunder and Ed Thompson. Waiting on the other side to greet him are his parents John and Johanna, his brothers Marinus (Meis) and Gerardus (Gerry), his sister Donna and his old friend John Boyko. Harry fought hard against the challenges of diabetes. Many thanks to all those who helped him in his medical journey from the caring support of Dr. Minkarious, Dr. Ali and all of the nurses of the Dialysis and Nephrology units of the St. Catharines General Hospital. Special thanks to Karen and Wendy of St. Elizabeth’s as well as his PSW Gisele. Resting at the LAMPMAN FUNERAL HOME, 724 Canboro Road, Fenwick. Visitation to be held on Wednesday, April 5 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, North Pelham on Thursday, April 6 at 11:00 a.m. Interment at North Pelham Cemetery and a reception at the North Pelham Youth Association – Scout Hall 1718 Maple Street, both in North Pelham to follow. Memorial donations if desired can be made to the Kidney Care Program at St. Catharines General Hospital. www.lampmanfuneralhome.com