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Peter VanderMeer Obituary

VanderMeer - Peter J. Of Springville, NY, entered into rest August 17, 2008, at age 92, beloved husband of 64 years of Lenore VanderMeer (nee Watson); dear father of Christine (William) Kirkland, Peter F. and Michael P. VanderMeer; grandfather of William, J.P. Kirkland, Jon (Elise) and Scott (Erin) VanderMeer; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Tuesday from 4-8 PM at the SMITH-WEISMANTEL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 271 E. Main St., Springville followed by a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Aloysius Church, Springville, Wednesday morning at 10 oclock. Please assemble at church.

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Published by Buffalo News on Aug. 18, 2008.

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Joe Cardinale

September 9, 2008

Very nice man who will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. All of us as Orchard Heights were blessed to serve such a great individual.

The guys at Russos's Auto Service

August 20, 2008

Pete, Sorry to hear about your dad. If the apple didn't fall far from the tree he must have been a hell of a guy. Our condolences

The Campbell Family

August 20, 2008

Our hearts express the loss of a kind and wonderful man, he raised a family to be proud of and will always be in our thoughts and prayers.

Jean Steigert

August 19, 2008

Lenore,
I'm so sorry for the lost of Peter. He will be missed and always loved by all the hearts that he has touch through out his years.

Chris'e neice

August 19, 2008

A more gracious and genlte man I have yet to meet that could match those of Pete. His warm smile was endearing. He was a much loved friend, father, husband and grandfather. He will be missed.
Our deepest sympathy,
Linda and Bob Allen

Jerry & Carol Lohrey

August 19, 2008

We will certainly miss Pete's gentle manner and great conversation. Our thoughts are with you and your family in your time of loss. Deepest sympathies.

Ray & Maria Weimer

August 18, 2008

We remember fine moments in Springville and also holidays with The VanderMeers at The Galleria Restaurant. Our sympathy is extended with the loss of a husband, father and grandfather.

True Love

Jon Peter VanderMeer

August 18, 2008

Thank you Grandpa for all of your support and kind words through the years. We are all thinking about you and will give Grandma all the love we can, but it will never replace yours.

Grandpa Peter VanderMeer,Lenore, Robbie, Chris and Bill Kirkland

August 18, 2008

Grandpa Peter VanderMeer, Jon and Grandma Lenore

Robbie VanderMeer

August 18, 2008

Peter was one of the most kind and gentle men I have had the pleasure to know. As my son's, Jon and Scott's grandfather, he was a wonderful role model. We have lost a fine gentleman.

Nichole Illig

August 18, 2008

We are so sad and sorry to hear of your loss! What a wonderful man he was. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

~The Illig Family

Richard VanDerMeer

August 18, 2008

Dear Family,
Dick and I were so sorry to hear about our dear Uncle Pete. Love to all the family.
Love,
Dick and Jean VanDerMeer & children

JOHN CARR

August 18, 2008

PETE MY FAMILYS THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY AT
THIS TIME.

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