OBITUARY
William "Bill" Vanderlaan
March 30, 1933 – September 4, 2019
IN THE CARE OF
Woodlawn Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens
William "Bill" Vanderlaan, 86, passed away Wednesday, September 04, 2019 in Virginia Beach. He was born March 30,1933, in Witmarsum, Friesland, a province of the Netherlands, to the late Pieter and Remke (Kramer) Vanderlaan. While still living in the Netherlands, Bill became engaged to his soon-to-be wife, Rita Faber. He moved to the USA in 1956, followed by Rita in 1957. They married on May 31, 1957 in Paterson, NJ.
Bill worked at the Holland America Line in New York in the 1960s and later retired from the Atlantic Container Line as a Mechanics Foreman in 1997. Upon retirement Bill and Rita designed and built the home of their dreams near Amherst, VA where they enjoyed life together in a quiet and peaceful setting. Bill enjoyed the antique radio hobby and was an avid amateur radio operator, communicating with people all over the globe. He was well read on a variety of subjects and loved to study the Bible. He loved to spend quality time with his family.
Bill is survived by his wife, Rita (Faber) Vanderlaan; son, Peter William Vanderlaan, of Virginia Beach, VA; son, John Theodore Vanderlaan and wife, Terri, of Hertford, NC; daughter, Regina Irene Mansoor, of Amherst, VA; daughter, Carol Ann Smallman and husband, Sean, of Virginia Beach, VA; son, Timothy Andrew Vanderlaan and wife, Angela, of Goldsboro, NC; daughter, Diane Elaine Joosse and husband, Dan, of Chillicothe, OH; twenty eight grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers, Remmelt van der Laan and Hessel van der Laan; and one sister, Truus van der Meer, all of the Netherlands.
Bill is predeceased by his son, Franklin Kenneth Vanderlaan; brothers Piet, Pier, Gooitzen, and Johannes van der Laan; and his sister, Rika Elgersma.
A visitation will be held on Monday, September 9, 2019 from 6-8PM at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 6329 E Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk, with a funeral service on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at 1PM, with a burial to follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
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FAMILY
- Pieter van der Laan Father (deceased)
- Remke van der Laan Mother (deceased)
- Rita Vanderlaan Wife
- Peter William Vanderlaan Son
- John Theodore Vanderlaan Son
- Terri Vanderlaan Daughter-in-law
- Franklin Kenneth Vanderlaan Son (deceased)
- Regina Irene Mansoor Daughter
- Carol Ann Smallman Daughter
- Sean Smallman Son-in-law
- Timothy Andrew Vanderlaan Son
- Angela Vanderlaan Daughter-in-law
- Diane Elaine Joosse Daughter
- Daniel Joosse Son-in-law
- Caroline Vanderlaan Long Grandchild
- Donny Long Grandchild-in-law
- Natalie Smith Grandchild
- Shannon Robinson Grandchild
- Bobby Robinson Grandchild-in-law
- Brian Stitz Grandchild
- Brandi Rima Grandchild
- Joseph Edward Vanderlaan Grandchild
- Morgan Leigh Vanderlaan Grandchild
- Janie Lee Vanderlaan Grandchild
- Benjamin Andrew Mansoor Grandchild
- Suzanne Mansoor Grandchild-in-law
- Kristina Colleen Mansor Grandchild
- Amanda Marie Bland Grandchild
- Kristopher Bland Grandchild-in-law
- Kelly Anne Mansoor Grandchild
- Rebecca Lynne Guinter Grandchild
- Zach Guinter Grandchild-in-law
- James Alexander Mansoor Grandchild
- Melissa Suzanne Wishard Grandchild
- Kevin Wishard Grandchild-in-law
- Ruby Noelle Smallman Grandchild
- Jeremiah Robert Smallman Grandchild
- Bethany Willemina Smallman Grandchild
- Rachel Hannah Vanderlaan Grandchild
- Jacob William Vanderlaan Grandchild
- Elizabeth Faith Vanderlaan Grandchild
- Daniel Christian Vanderlaan Grandchild
- Joshua Daniel Joosse Grandchild
- Christian Joosse Grandchild-in-law
- Emily Faith Joosse Grandchild
- Cassidy Grace Joosse Grandchild
- Katie Joy Joosse Grandchild
- Luke William Joosse Grandchild
- Lincoln Samuel Joosse Grandchild
- Eli Channing Joosse Grandchild
- Houston Peter Joosse Grandchild
- Ella Elaine Joosse Grandchild
- Anders Elliot Joosse Grandchild
- Rylee Jordyn Long Great Grandchild
- Jaxon William Long Great Grandchild
- Hudson Dylan Long Great Grandchild
- Elena Brooks Great Grandchild
- Anna Brooks Great Grandchild
- Braily Robinson Great Grandchild
- Harper Robinson Great Grandchild
- Paige Stitz Great Grandchild
- Genevieve Rima Noga Great Grandchild
- Jacob Benjamin Mansoor Great Grandchild
- Jade Elizabeth Mansoor Great Grandchild
- Levi Jaxon Mansoor Great Grandchild
- Aurora Grace Mansoor Great Grandchild
- Kai Jacob Rawson Great Grandchild
- Remmelt van der Laan Brother
- Hessel van der Laan Brother
- Truus van der Meer Sister
- Piet van der Laan Brother (deceased)
- Pier van der Laan Brother (deceased)
- Gooitzen van der Laan Brother (deceased)
- Johannes van der Laan Brother (deceased)
- Rika Elgersma Sister (deceased)
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Twenty eight grandchildren
Eight great-grandchildren
PALLBEARERS
- John Vanderlaan Pallbearer
- Ben Mansoor Pallbearer
- Donny Long Pallbearer
- Dan Joosse Pallbearer
- Kevin Wishard Pallbearer
- James Mansoor Pallbearer
- Kris Bland Honorary Pallbearer
- Joey Vanderlaan Honorary Pallbearer
DONATIONS
- Alzheimer's Association 225 N. Michigan Ave, Fl. 17, Chicago, Illinois 60601
Past Services
Monday,
September 09, 2019
Visitation
Tuesday,
September 10, 2019
Funeral Service
Tuesday,
September 10, 2019
Burial: Garden of Ten Commandments
Tuesday,
September 10, 2019
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