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William VanderBrug Obituary
Mr. VanderBrug was employed as a Truck Driver for Anchor Motor Freight in Framingham for 30 years until his retirement in 1999.
He was born April 15, 1937 in Whitinsville, son of the late Henry and Edith (Harkema) VanderBrug and was a graduate of Northbridge High School, Class of 1955.
He had served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
Mr. & Mrs. VanderBrug had observed their 52nd wedding anniversary on Sept. 30, 2009.
William was a member of the Local 170 Teamsters of Worcester. He was a long time member of the Pleasant Street Christian Reformed Church where he had formerly served as a Deacon and Usher. He loved his family and grandchildren. William was an avid golfer and enjoyed bowling.
In addition to his wife Janet, he is survived by one son, Kyle W. and his wife Sheri VanderBrug of Elmhurst, IL; two daughters: Pamela J. and her husband John Hammond of Sutton and Dawn M. and her husband Mike Verkaik of Holland, MI; one brother, Richard H. VanderBrug; one sister, Kathryn G. VanderBaan, both of Whitinsville; 10 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one granddaughter, Tess Catherine Hammond.
Funeral services will be held Friday, Sept. 17, 2010 at 10:30 AM in the Pleasant Street Christian Reformed Church, 25 Cross St., Whitinsville 01588.
Interment will follow in Riverdale Cemetery, Providence Rd., Northbridge 01534.
Visiting hours will be held Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010 from 5-8 PM in the BUMA FUNERAL HOME, 480 Church St. Whitinsville.
Memorial donations may be made to the Whitinsville Retirement Home, 10 Chestnut St., Whitinsville, MA 01588 or the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.
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Memories and Condolences
for William VanderBrug
Amanda Moore
October 13, 2010
Janet, I'm sorry for your loss and I'll keep you in my prayers. You may not remember me, but I was one of the many CNAs from Beaumont Nursing Home, when you were there a few years back. I wish you the best, and again I'm sorry for the loss. Stay strong!
Jean Granger
September 20, 2010
Jan...you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Draw on the good memories you have from all the time you had together. Give time, time.
September 17, 2010
Dear Mrs. VanderBrug,
We are so sorry to hear of Mr. VanderBrug's passing. Our thoughts are with you. We'll miss his visits to our branch.
Wendy Brown, Karen Yacino and all the staff at UniBank
September 16, 2010
Jan and family, Sincerest sympathy in the loss of Bill. Look to our loving Lord for strength in the coming days and years. Madeline B.
September 16, 2010
DEAR JAN AND FAMILY,
PLEASE KNOW OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS DDIFFICULT TIME.
SINCERELY JOAN AND DICK RODGERS
September 16, 2010
DEAR JAN AND FAMILY,
PLEASE KNOW OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
JOAN AND DICK RODGERS
Andrew Miller, MD
September 16, 2010
Jan and family-
Bill will always be in my mind and heart as a true friend and patient. His wit and wisdom will be missed by all of us in the Douglas office. I will never forget him.
Bob VandenAkker
September 16, 2010
Janet,Kyle,Pam & Dawn:
Please accept my condolences in the passing Bill.
Bill always had a smile on his face and has a great sense of humor. Bill loved his family and the Lord and he is now at peace in heaven. See you soon, Bill.
Edward Roukema
September 16, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family in this difficult time.
Ed Roukema
a former classmate
Lani (La Fleur), Karl & Jenny Geselius
September 16, 2010
Jan, Pam, Kyle and Dawn,
We are so very sorry about the loss of Bill. He was a great guy and I have so many wonderful memories growing up of all the things we did together as families. Our deepest sympathies to you.
Melissa Hinken
September 16, 2010
Uncle Bill (UB) was on of my favorites! He was always happy to see you and fun to joke with! He took the time to stop and visit on his road trips to Michiagn.
Auntie Janet, Pam, Kyle, Dawn and family, I lift you up in prayer.
September 16, 2010
Janet,
Sincere sympathy in the loss of your dear Bill. Trust that the Lord will surround you with His love and send you peace at this difficult time. He never fails.
Susan Vander Baan
Fort Wayne, IN
September 16, 2010
I am very sorry for your loss. Bill was such a nice man and always had a huge smile when he came to visit. I will miss him very much. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Ann - Dr. Miller's office
September 16, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
The Brouwer Family
Tom, Sue, Meagan & Christopher
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