Henry Vander Pol Obituary

Henry VANDER POL Henry Vander Pol, 95, passed away February 29, 2012. Born in Oak Harbor, WA, he had resided in the Auburn area since 1989. Henry served the Lord his whole life. Henry owned and operated Oak Harbor Freight Lines, Inc. for many years, starting out as a truck driver in the family business in 1936. He is a past President of the Washington Trucking Association. Henry was one of the founding members of Watson Groen Christian School and Seattle Christian School, served as an elder of the Christian Reformed Church and was a faithful Gideon member. He was an active Rotarian for over 40 years. He loved to fly airplanes, flying till he was ninety years of age. Preceded in death by his grandson Steven. Survivors; Loving wife Anna of 73 years; Daughter, Sandra Dykstra (William) of Coupeville, WA; Sons, Ed (Mary) of Auburn. Jay (Marlys) of Redmond. David (Linda) of Auburn. 11 grandchildren 17 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Sunday, March 4, 1-4 P.M. at the Yahn & Son Funeral Home, Auburn. Memorial Service will be held Monday, March 5, 2012 7:00 P.M. at the First Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 19800 108th Ave. S.E. Kent, WA 98055. Private interment to be held at Mountain View Cemetery, Auburn. Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the Gideons, Seattle Christian School, Shoreline Christian School or Bellevue Christian School. www.yahnandson.com.

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Published by The Seattle Times on Mar. 3, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Henry Vander Pol

7 Entries

Kim Lorenz

February 25, 2019

Still today, an on many days, we remember Henry, what he did spiritually for so many of us personally and in how we did business. Most sermons I hear bring some memory of something Henry taught me, either in his actual words or through his deed and actions. Henry was one of the few people so many would aspire to be like, again, both personally and in our business. I remember at the remembrance his Son David talking about how he would walk by his parents door and see Henry on his knees in prayer. Henry was a blessing to me, he lifted me up a few times when I was in need, I know he did that for many. God sent Henry into the lives of many of us, he was a blessing and will always be remembered. Kim

March 21, 2012

Anne, Sandra, Bill, family,
Our hearts go our to you in your loss. May our gracious God comfort you with His continuing present, love and grace. Gerry & I still remember when You, Anne, & Henry flew us from Seattle out to a restaurant on an island the summer of 1966 when we were in Lynnwood. Ron & Gerry Fisher

Linda Christians

March 8, 2012

March 08,2012

Henry was a big influence in our family, my husband Marty Christians loved working for Henry. Several years back when Henry was in the hospital Marty went to visit him, and when Marty was in the hospital Henry checked up on him. When Marty past away this last October 29, Henry was there for me and my family. I'm sure Marty is there now for Henry, saying I've been waiting for you. It will be good when we can all be together again, until then many blessings upon his children, and their families.

Linda Christians

March 8, 2012

March 08,2012
Henry touched our famliy many ways, my husbond Marty Christians loved working for Henry, when Henry was in the hospital several years back Marty would vist, then Marty was in the hospital and Henry would check in on how he was doing. Henry was also there for me and my family when Marty past way just this last October. I can Picture Marty waiting in heaven saying I've been waiting for you. I look forward to the time we can all be together again. Until then Many Blessing on his children and there familys.

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Dirk and Jean Vander Steen

March 4, 2012

We share with you the physical loss of a great visionary, mission-focused, individual was an example to us as a witness of God's grace and love for His people. We express our condolences to the family members and pray that God will comfort Ann, his faithful co-worker. Dr. Dirk and Jean Vander Steen, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

March 3, 2012

Blessings to you and yours. What a great legacy he left behind. How Blessed to have him for so long. Much Love Judy Helstad

Kim Lorenz

March 3, 2012

Henry was one of the most influencial people in my life, imagine many others also. Always sound advice, direction, he lived by a set of standards not many of us have reached. A great Man of God by all standards in every aspect of his life. He set an example for us all in family, in business, in all relations. An incredible individual, we were all so blessed to know Henry, he will always be with us in spirit. Kim

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