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Cornelius Jacobus (?Cor?)
Died suddenly at his home Sunday, May 15, 2011 in Downie Township in his 90th year. Predeceased by his beloved wife, Elizabeth ?Betty? Vink in 1998. His quick wit and unfailing sense of humour will be missed by his children, Cathy Inskip of Kamloops, B.C.; Mary Anne and Howard Cook of Stratford; Brenda and Rod Herbert of Seebach?s Hill; Brian and Lianne Vink of St. Pauls; son-in-law, John Eve of Stratford; and daughter-in-law Helen Vink and Gary Vanniere of London. Proud Papa to his grandchildren, Carrie, Ken and Micheal Inskip; Matthew Cook; Elizabeth and Jocelyn Vink and Adrian Vanniere; Ryan and Colleen Eve; Scott and Samantha Herbert ; and Jenny, Corey, Amanda and Jason Vink. He was also predeceased by his son, Tom Vink; his daughter Margaret Eve; his grandson, Gregory Cook; and son-in-law, Gordon Inskip. Fondly remembered by special friends, Mary Van Leur and Nick and Nelly Wouters.
Dear brother of Thom (Wils) Vink; Koos Vink; and Frans (Ria) Vink; sisters-in-law Agaath and Tiny (Siem)all of Holland. Predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Catharina Vink; brothers, Wim (Marie), Ad, Jan (Aafie), Nico (Guurtje)and Karl; and sisters; Marie (Paul) Verberof and Annie (Jan) de Waard and sister-in-law Gree. He is survived by brothers-in-law Henry (Mary) Sterkenburg, St. Marys; Ben (Iris) Van Sterkenburg, B.C.; Jo (Truus) van Sterkenburg, Holland; and Greet (Hans) van Raay, Holland; Predeceased by sisters-in-law, Marie (John) Van Straaten; Corry Sikkema; and brothers-in-law, Bart (Bep) Sterkenburg; Anna (Riens) Spithoven and Cor van Sterkenburg.
Cor was born September 5, 1921 in Bergen, North Holland. He immigrated to Canada in April, 1949. His ship docked at Pier 21 in Halifax. He made his way to the Gore of Downie Township and married Betty in 1953. In the spring of 1963, the family moved to St. Pauls. He lived and died on his own terms ? at home just down the road from the home farm. He was a life time member of Holstein Canada. Farming to Dad was more a passion than a profession and kept him active right up until the very end.
Our Dad was a man of honesty and integrity and we will miss him more than words can ever express. We were more than fortunate to have him as our father. We will miss you Dad, All of our love, your family. ?Cor and Betty; Together Again?
Friends and Family will be received at the L. A. Ball Funeral Chapel, 7 Water St. N.
St. Marys on Thursday from 2 -4 p.m. and 7- 9 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Name of Mary Church in St. Marys on Friday, May 20, 2011
at 11 a.m. with Rev.Fr. Pio Doria celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Marys Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Cor?s name to the
Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society or the Cook-Rees Memorial Foundation.
Online condolences at www.ballfc.ca
Cornelius Jacobus (?Cor?)
Died suddenly at his home Sunday, May 15, 2011 in Downie Township in his 90th year. Predeceased by his beloved wife, Elizabeth ?Betty? Vink in 1998. His quick wit and unfailing sense of humour will be missed by his children, Cathy Inskip of Kamloops, B.C.; Mary Anne and Howard Cook of Stratford; Brenda and Rod Herbert of Seebach?s Hill; Brian and Lianne Vink of St. Pauls; son-in-law, John Eve of Stratford; and daughter-in-law Helen Vink and Gary Vanniere of London. Proud Papa to his grandchildren, Carrie, Ken and Micheal Inskip; Matthew Cook; Elizabeth and Jocelyn Vink and Adrian Vanniere; Ryan and Colleen Eve; Scott and Samantha Herbert ; and Jenny, Corey, Amanda and Jason Vink. He was also predeceased by his son, Tom Vink; his daughter Margaret Eve; his grandson, Gregory Cook; and son-in-law, Gordon Inskip. Fondly remembered by special friends, Mary Van Leur and Nick and Nelly Wouters.
Dear brother of Thom (Wils) Vink; Koos Vink; and Frans (Ria) Vink; sisters-in-law Agaath and Tiny (Siem)all of Holland. Predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Catharina Vink; brothers, Wim (Marie), Ad, Jan (Aafie), Nico (Guurtje)and Karl; and sisters; Marie (Paul) Verberof and Annie (Jan) de Waard and sister-in-law Gree. He is survived by brothers-in-law Henry (Mary) Sterkenburg, St. Marys; Ben (Iris) Van Sterkenburg, B.C.; Jo (Truus) van Sterkenburg, Holland; and Greet (Hans) van Raay, Holland; Predeceased by sisters-in-law, Marie (John) Van Straaten; Corry Sikkema; and brothers-in-law, Bart (Bep) Sterkenburg; Anna (Riens) Spithoven and Cor van Sterkenburg.
Cor was born September 5, 1921 in Bergen, North Holland. He immigrated to Canada in April, 1949. His ship docked at Pier 21 in Halifax. He made his way to the Gore of Downie Township and married Betty in 1953. In the spring of 1963, the family moved to St. Pauls. He lived and died on his own terms ? at home just down the road from the home farm. He was a life time member of Holstein Canada. Farming to Dad was more a passion than a profession and kept him active right up until the very end.
Our Dad was a man of honesty and integrity and we will miss him more than words can ever express. We were more than fortunate to have him as our father. We will miss you Dad, All of our love, your family. ?Cor and Betty; Together Again?
Friends and Family will be received at the L. A. Ball Funeral Chapel, 7 Water St. N.
St. Marys on Thursday from 2 -4 p.m. and 7- 9 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Name of Mary Church in St. Marys on Friday, May 20, 2011
at 11 a.m. with Rev.Fr. Pio Doria celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Marys Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Cor?s name to the
Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society or the Cook-Rees Memorial Foundation.
Online condolences at www.ballfc.ca
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Published by Kamloops This Week on Sep. 11, 2013.