Jacob "Jack" Verboon

Jack passed peacefully, at his home, on May 28, 2022 at 88 years of age. Jack was pre-deceased by his wife and best friend, Jane Verboon, who passed away in 2017. Jack and Jane were partners in everything – from raising their four boys and running Tower Service Station, to traveling in their motorhome across North America, and volunteering in Ghana. He will be missed by his family: Judy (Bill), Jerry and Lois, Rich and Cindy, Ben and Patti-Anne and his 8 grandchildren Andrew, Wes, Hannah, Will, Matt, Adam, Seanna and Jackie, and his great-grandson, Timmy. Jack will also be missed by his dear friend Helen Silverthorne and family and a wonderful group of friends.

Jack often told the story about arriving in Canada from The Netherlands with only $20 and a toolbox. He worked hard to make a great life for his family, and was an avid camper and water skier, a passion he shared with his children. He touched many people in the Hamilton area through Tower Service Station and continued to enjoy Friday afternoon coffee breaks with the staff and friends at the station, even after he retired.

As a family we would like to thank the extended medical community including the entire dialysis team at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hamilton and the nurses and PSW’s who provided care and enabled him to stay at home until he passed.

Cremation has taken place. Funeral service will be held on Monday, June 6th at 3:00pm at Meadowlands Christian Reformed Church.