(Dirk)-Vanderlee-Obituary

(Dirk) Peter Vanderlee

Tucson, Arizona

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(Dirk) Peter Vanderlee "Creativity does what it wants. Genius only does what it can." 56, died peacefully in his home in Tucson, AZ on Tuesday, February 1, 2011. Born in Trenton, ON on September 30, 1954, Peter grew up in Kingston, ON, moving to Toronto in the 70's. He was involved in the...

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I met Pete here in Tucson several years ago. He was a true ambassador to Canada. Every time we met, he had nothing but encouraging things to say about the future, and his vision of expanding business and personal relationships between Arizona and Canada.
My thoughts and prayers for him and all his family.

I met Peter in the early 90's. Developed a strong bond through our mutual interest in Information Technology as well as our love for a pint (or 3) and enjoyable (amusing)outings on the golf course.
Peter never hestitated to help others in their quest to achieve with a new idea or just finding a job.
One of the most original thinkers I have ever met. There was never a get together that did not include noddling through a new idea or venture.
Pete will be remembered by many and...

Peter was a friend, colleague, and mentor. I learned alot from him, and for that I will forever feel indebted.

Pete officed with us at AV Innovations, but now that his cubicle is empty and his voice has been silenced, the resulting vacancy can never be refilled.

In the future, whenever I think about the possibilities and the opportunities, I'll think of you, and remember your ideas and suggestions, and try to best use those tools.

Rest well, my friend,...

Peter was my close friend, business associate and trusted confidant...It's difficult to accept that I can't just pick up the phone and wax poetic about matters of life, love and the ways of the world with him...The collective quality of my world is diminished by his passing...he will be greatly missed. Rest well amigo...

Peter was my friend. I met him in the mid 80's. I traveled with him, drank with him, played hockey and golf with him. worked with him, confided in him, made plans and schemes with him, witnessed how he cared for others and I missed him when he moved to Arizona. I wish I could just have one more moment with Pete to hear his laughter and hear just one more of his great ideas. Pete was my friend.

Rest in Peace, Peter. You were a good friend and a good man.

I worked with Peter for about five years. I will always remember his wit and laughter. He will be missed.

I met Peter several years ago in Arizona, and we rapidly became friends and partner along with Glenn Williamson in co-founding the CABC. Peter was a real dynamo, full of energy and an incessant idea marketing machine. But he was an even better person.

Always eager and willing to help regardless of the situation, he always made his mark.

We'll miss him. Farewell to a great friend.

May God bless you with eternal peace Peter.