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Louis Verhoef Obituary

Louis VERHOEF Heâ€™s left us far too soon. Always quick with a smile and ready to have a good time Louis brought joy and happiness wherever he went. A tragic accident has taken him from us but we will always remember his booming laugh and infectiously mischievous spirit. Louis started lifeâ€™s journey in his hometown of Kempton Park, South Africa with his parents, Willem and Wanda Verhoef. From early on it was his great desire to experience everything.and he did! Fate would bring Louis to Jackson High School in Mill Creek, Washington where he would meet the love of his life - Amy. After a storybook romance they were married and began a life together with a love that was literally as large as the entire world. Traveling freely around the globe, their life was made even more idyllic with the addition of the greatest miracle daughter in the world, Jamie. While there were challenges in life Louis always maintained a positive outlook and was his familyâ€™s pillar of strength. Louis is survived by Amy and Jamie, his parents, Willem and Wanda, sister, Wilanda, grandparents, Veronica Van der Merwe and Ems Verhoef, numerous South African Aunts, Uncles and cousins and his Seattle family Michele, Tonne and Sean. A Service to celebrate Louisâ€™ Life will be held at Floral Hills at 12:00 p.m., Friday, November 30th. The candle of Louisâ€™ life burned very brightly and has been extinguished far too soon, but that brightness is forever etched in our memories and he will be part of us forever. Louis, you will be greatly missed.

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Published by The Seattle Times from Nov. 30 to Dec. 1, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
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28 Entries

July 21, 2015

Flicker

If ever u go to field, and think back when...
When times was great, as it was back then.
When friends knew that the support was there,
when life it seems a bit unfair,
... it was covered by a warm hug, and a drink.

Do u remember when ..
Do u,
...kinda recall, the night time "jol",
when a stage, not only served as elevation,
but could also be, an escape from life?

The times has changed.

It changes always ... but always was better,
with big smiles..
Big smiles, that gets missed,
... when it's not there.

... a song sung by choir , just like laughter.
When missing a key choice ...
the crowd doesn't know, that to be in sync,
the rest must grow, but difficult...
without that special voice ...

If u look into the heavens, to make your wish,
when u search for that, flicker,
of your shooting star.
That for a moment seems so bright,
... and then disappears,

life does that too ...

It did it with the sparkle, the shimmer of life...
that radiated, from the windows of a fun, naughty,
a wonderful...
and very friendly soul ...

... to a friend's good spirit,
one that is missed ...

And one... that will not be forgot.

Wanda Verhoef

March 30, 2015

If my tears were a stairway, I would have been in heaven with you. I miss you so much Loe. Mom

Jamie Verhoef

May 14, 2014

Hi daddy. miss you. I am in school this very minute. I just want you to know i will never forget you. we still thibnk of you everyday. I really miss you you. I ont want to go another day without you. Living life without you is living in a world that doesnt understand. I just miss your smile. I miss your chocolate cravings at 12:00 in the morning.I just want you to know i am thinking of you. I love and miss you

Jamie Verhoef

July 21, 2013

Hi Daddy. its know been 6 years that's kind of long I think you should come back know well if it were up to me you wouldn't even be gone. That's what I have to say about that. I just want you to know that I just listened a song which was Hurt by Christina Aguilera its really pretty and that's my song for you. well also I am kin Qatar!!! you haven't even been here I am spending my vacation with my ouma and oupa which you know already because you are watching my (I hope) but do know how lucky you are to have so so so many people love you I light a candle everyday and say good morning daddy. But I want you to know is I think that it is super duper unfair that you get to see me and I don't get to see you don't you think come on just a little. But mommy is doing so good she is making friends and going out and having fun and stuff. But I want you too know I love you and miss you with all my heart.

June 3, 2013

Baby, I love and miss you with all my heart. Still thinking of you every single day. We miss you my angel. Love, Amers and Jamers

Jamie Verhoef

March 27, 2013

Hi daddy it has been 5 years sense I have lost you now I am 10 years old. I have to face everyday without you but I am doing ok. But I need you know and life is hard without you so I try to win and do everything for you I am learning Africans. Your sister Wilanda is getting married and I am the flower flower girl she is marrying a wonderful man named craig stubbs I love you and you are my life I think of you everyday I miss you and I will see you in my dreams or in heaven when I get like when I am 100 signed you daughter or you gilamanke

Nadia Burger

January 10, 2013

Louis - with such a sad heart that I am typing this. I just couldn't get myself to actually face the fact that you were taken too soon that you were really gone this time... The other day we (your crazy school friends from SA) were talking about our primary school years here, and the "bicycle club" we had.. you the leader of course... and we were laughing about all the silly things we did... and missing chubby (andre) and you.... and then it hit us. You were far from us when you moved but we all just got very quiet and sad. We still remember you and we will always, we love you forever and ever. You will always be part of the "bicycle club".

As you smile down from heaven to your Beautiful wife, gorgeous daughter and your wonderful family - give us a super smile and wink too.. Till we meet again. Nadia and all SA friends.

Sean Youso

September 28, 2012

Love and miss you with all of my heart my brother, my friend.

Ben Austad

September 27, 2012

Louis we will all miss you and don't worry I'll Look after Sean for you

Kirstie Talley

September 27, 2012

Louis,

I never had the wonderful opportunity of spending time with you and I am very sad about that. However I do feel very lucky to hear all of the amazing stories from your Beautiful Wife, Beautiful Daughter, Your Brother Sean and My Brother Carter. All the stories I hear makes me know in my heart you are looking down proudly from heaven with a gorgeous smile on your face. You do a wonderful job at keeping your family safe and keeping smiles on their faces from your wonderful memories. One day I will get the pleasure of meeting you, but please don't make me laugh to hard because I tend to snort :)

~Kirstie

Sean Youso

September 27, 2012

Louis, almost five years later and I still think about you everyday. Not only have I lost my brother, but father figure and best friend. I still can't believe that you are gone. No words can describe the pit in my stomach as I sit here typing. You are still missed, everyday and always will be by so many. Since you have been gone I have deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan twice. I am currently in Afghanistan on my second tour serving as a civilian contractor for ManTech. I love and miss you so much and know that you are looking down on us all, watching over us. Please continue to watch over your friends and family, the way only you could do. I love you brother and miss you from the bottom of my heart.

Amy Verhoef

December 27, 2007

Louis... I never called you Louis, it was always my angel, my baby, my vleis.. I can't believe it, we are supposed to grow old together?? You were my life. You always had the right words to say to make everything okay. Baby, right now I need those words. You are the most amazing man ever. I could walk into our house after an 8 hour day at work and when I saw you it would feel as if I hadn't seen you in years. You still gave me butterflies. You were the best husband anyone could ever ask for. You helped me so much, I always told you I can't live without you, and now I don't know what I am going to do. You had a beautiful smile with a sparkle in your eye. The smallest things made you happy. You loved to love life. I loved you loving me and I loved loving you.
You were an amazing daddy. The 3 of us had so many plans and things we wanted to do together. Jamie misses you so much. We kiss you good morning every morning and good night every night. And everything reminds us of you. I bought Jamie chocolate the other day, and she said if you could come back she would share it all with you! (You guys always used to fight over the chocolate!) Please let me wake up and have this be a horrible sick dream. You are my everything. And I know how much you meant to everyone you ever met. All the calls you would get at night...just for advice. My angel, the world needed you, I needed you, Jamie needed you. Why did you have to go? I pray every night to dream of you, and I have a couple times, but its not enough. Its not fair. We will think of you every day....please watch over Jamie and I, as well as your Mom, Dad and Sister. We still need you.
I love you Louis, I love you so much. I can't wait to see you again. Please save one of those big hugs for me...

Love always and forever,
Amy

Heidi Clark

December 9, 2007

Dear Willem, Wanda, Wilanda, Amy and Jamie,

I am so shocked and saddened to hear about the tragic passing of Louis. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Louis was a wonderful person that I am so fortunate and blessed to have known during high school at Jackson. He was a tremendous friend to me and countless other people. Everyone who came into contact with Louis just adored him. He will be missed by so many people around the world.

Louis is now your Guardian Angel in Heaven, looking down upon you and keeping you safe. Smile and cherish the memories that you have with him. He is gone too soon from this life, but you will be reunited with him again one day.

With my deepest sympathy to the Verhoef family and friends of Louis,

Heidi (Burton) Clark

Louis ~ RIP Sweetie!

Natali Erwin

December 6, 2007

Amy Im sorry for your lost he will be missed by all.

Jennifer Musser

December 4, 2007

Words cannot express how both shocked and sad I feel from this sudden loss. I was blessed to know Louis during our junior and senior years and Jackson.

Holly is right - Louis would want us to keep smiling, as he is smiling down on us right now. Louis and his family are in my thoughts and prayers. My heart also goes out to everyone who was lucky and fortunate enough to cross paths with this amazing man. He was truly one of a kind.

Dennis and Sandra Deibert

December 3, 2007

Dear Verhoef Family
We have you all in our prayers.It is always so hard to lose a loved one at such a young age.We feel blessed at haveing meet louis when he and our neice Heidi Burton were friends here in Washington State .He was a very pleasant and thoughtful young man . we are sure he is with his God in heaven.
Sincerly

Richard Fortmann

December 1, 2007

This week my wife and I were putting up the Christmas stuff and I told her about a chemistry student from years before who had gone home over Christmas and returned with a gift from South Africa for me.

It was Louis.

I remember how excited and enthusiastic he was as I opened it.
He hoped I would like it. I was surprised by the gift and very pleased with his thoughtfulness.

Today I was shocked to see Louis' obituary. I'm so sad and find myself remembering the few personal contacts we had...now years ago.

I remember he struggled with chemistry but worked at it with enthusiasm and diligence.

Louis came to my classroom one day carrying a large chest. It was his senior project; he had refurbished and refinished it. It looked good and he was proud of it.

I am so glad to have known Louis. He's a part of what's made my life a good one.

Crystel Johns

December 1, 2007

Louis, It's so hard to comprehend that you are gone. You were the most amazing person I ever met. You were so caring, funny, down to earth and your smile lit up the room. You will be sorely missed by all of us. Our strength now is knowing you are with the Lord and that you will always watch over Amy and Jamie. Thank you for treating us all like family and giving us the chance to know you. Whenever I see a beautiful sunrise or a star shining bright I will know it's you smiling down on us.

Rosie Starr

December 1, 2007

My dear sweet Louis, I was given the pleasure of working with you at JIB, you had a smile that made it worth coming to work, and today when I came to say rest in peace, and I saw that smile again. I will miss you terribly, Love
Miss Rosie

Rosie Starr

December 1, 2007

Holly Burton

November 30, 2007

In Memory of Dear Sweet Louis of whom my life was BLESSED when I met him through my daughter Heidi, both of them students at Jackson High School (graduating class of '99).

Louis brought much love and happiness to us all...I was so very taken by the gentleness and kindness this young Man carried in his heart and soul. The fabulous "accent" in his voice would melt my heart.

When he had to move back to So. Africa and leave the States I cried. Upon his leaving he presented me with a bottle of Full Body PORT of So. Africa and a pillar candle both of which I still have and will treasure always.

Louis's Memory and Smile will forever live in my heart. I love you Sweetie!

To the Verhoef Family and friends of Louis I send my sincerest, heartfelt sympathys. I pray that you find comfort in knowing so many peoples lives have been Blessed in having known Louis and that his memory will live on!

God Bless all of you at this terribly sad time.
Keep a smile on your face for Louis, he would want it that way!

Again my sincerest, heartfelt sympathys -

Auf Wiedersehen Louis -
Rest in Peace

Scott Palmer

November 30, 2007

Louis,the best friend anyone could ever ask for,the most unselfish and honourable person i had ever met,it was a pleasure to have called you my best mate.You have left us bro for a short time but we will sing our tunes again brother.I love you and miss you so much already.Love Scott,Mon and Kids

Carley Collins

November 30, 2007

Hi Louis and Family,

I work with your father and only got the chance to meet you briefly. But through your parents I have seen many pictures of you and your wonderful family, and heard really great things about you. They are so proud!! I'm sorry that you are gone, but your spirit will live on forever with everyone that were touched by your life. May your family live in peace knowing they got to share precious time with such a spectacular person as you. We will always remember you.

John and Linda Ottenstror

November 30, 2007

Although we did not know Louis, our
niece, Tara is a part of their extended family and has always expressed her bond with Louis,Amy and Jamie.
We send our deepest sympathy to
family and friends of Louis.

Ron and Tracie Whitaker

November 30, 2007

Louis, You were taken to soon from all of us and will be greatly missed. Your laugh was so contagious and your smile could light up the world. You will forever be in our hearts. Love You man.

Devion Helm

November 30, 2007

Louis was sooo much to soo many people, for me he was my big little brother. He was sooo Inspiring to me. He was the best DAD the best HUSBAND, the best everything. He will be greatly missed. As we all know he is up in heaven watching down on each and everyone of us, especially Amy and Jamie. Always missed, never forgotten!

Michael Scott

November 29, 2007

Louis. Your Passing has come so unexpectedly. It has has affected so many of us. So many people who so enjoyed being around you. You made everyone feel at ease and relaxed even when times were trying. The suddeness of you not being here to laugh and joke with us is unbearable. You will be sorely missed but never forgotten. Be at peace my friend, and rest easy.

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