Casey Frank Van den Dorpel

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our loving husband, father, grandfather, Casey Van den Dorpel after a brief illness of pancreatic cancer. He slipped away peacefully with Brenda by his side at Cascade Hospice on April 17th, 2014 at the young age of 63.

Casey is survived by his loving wife Brenda of 44 years, his children and grandchildren; daughter, Leanne Dahl and her children; Michael, Dylan and Breanne Mackay; his son, Michael (Wanda) and their two sons, Matthew and Steven and his youngest son, Richard. He is also survived by his brother; Martin (Rene), sister Susan (Len Visscher), brother Frank (Nella) Van den Dorpel, brother-in-law Tony Hodge (Candy), sister-in-law Paulette Rennie (Bill) and sister-in-law Kelley Newlove.He was predeceased by their daughter Susanna (1971), nephew Marty Van den Dorpel (1986), grandson Bradley Van den Dorpel (1994) and his parents Catherina (2000) and Hubert Van den Dorpel (2007).

Throughout his working career, Casey did a variety of work. For the last 27 years he was employed at Westform Metal Products.

Casey was well known for his love of engines and cars. His pride and joy was the restoring of his 1975 Triumph TR6. He was a member of the B.C.T.R. Club for 24 years. Brenda and Casey enjoyed many good times together travelling throughout the years to many different car shows. His TR6 won them many trophies and awards.

He was also a member of the Atchelitz Threshermen’s Association since 2000. He was president of the Association from 2006-2012. On the weekends you could find Casey with his brother Frank making many great memories while puttering around their cabin.

Casey loved spending time with his family and friends especially their annual trip to Hawaii. For the past twelve years Casey and Brenda enjoyed Hawaii together in December and January. He loved sharing his many pictures and stories with his children and grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 24th at 2:00 pm at Henderson’s Funeral Home in Chilliwack, interment at Chilliwack Cemetery, 10010 Hillcrest Drive with reception to follow at Henderson’s Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Michael Mackay, Dylan Mackay, Matthew Van den Dorpel, Steven Van den Dorpel, Henry Jansen and Herb Van den Dorpel.

A special thank you to Dr. Gupta, Cascade Hospice and all the healthcare providers for their care and compassion throughout Casey’s brief illness.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the BC Cancer Foundation www.bccancerfoundation.com .