Arnold Arnie Caesar Verbeke

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Arnold (Arnie) Caesar Verbeke in the Peace Arch Hospital at noon on April 22, 2012 .

Born on May 31, 1945 in Humboldt, Saskatchewan second son of Ceasar and Marie Verbeke.

Arnie as his family and friends knew him, attended school at Caseyville School then to Leroy High School and St Peters College where he received his Grade 12 diploma. From there he attended Saskatoon Business College where he met his future wife Thelma Barrett, they were married in St Paul's Cathedral on October 2, 1965

He is predeceased by his parents and will be lovingly remembered by his wife Thelma, two sons Sheldon (Melanie), Jason (Debra), grandchildren Amanda, Cody, Dylan and Liam, two brothers Raymond (Sharon), Julien (Gwen), sisters Gloria, Yvonne and Cindy and many more relatives and friends.

Arnie spent a lifetime working in the glazing industry leaving many of his accomplishments rising into the Vancouver skyline - like the Westin Grand across from the Vancouver Public Library. His ability to design huge buildings was only part of his accomplishments in his short lifetime, the many lives he touched with his kindness and gentleness as he lived his daily life will always be remembered.

A Celebration of Arnie's life will be held on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at 1:00 pm at Victory Memorial Park Funeral Centre 14831- 28 avenue, Surrey BC.

In lieu of flowers the family would request donations be sent to the Peace Arch Hospital.