He is survived by wife Lana, daughters Diane Verdonk and Janet (Jeff) Bryan, sons John and Mark, 2 grandsons Alex and Andrew, brother Peter (Arline), 2 sisters Annie (Rocky) Wise and Aly Verdonk, as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents Johann and Alberta, brother Jim, sister-in-law Betty Verdonk, as well as aunts and uncles in Holland and 1 uncle in Ontario.
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, February 26 at 10:30 a.m. at Bethel Reformed Church at 3260 Gladwin Road with Pastor Ron Opmeer officiating.
Donations in memory of John may be made to World Vision or Vancouver Children’s Hospital.
