Andries “Andy” Vander Honing
1953-2021
Andries “Andy” Vander Honing –
67, of Upper Dyke, passed away in the QEII – Halifax
Infirmary, Halifax, on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. Born in Sint
Annaparochie, Friesland, The Netherlands, he was a son of the late
Hendrick and Maaike (Visser) Vander Honing. He immigrated to Canada
June 26, 1956. He was a proud Friesian. Andy was a very special man,
he was a friend to anyone he met. He loved his wife, kids and
grandkids and spending time with his family who he cherished
immensely. He was affectionately called “Pake”. He
was a dedicated member of Bethany Memorial Baptist Church; he served
as a deacon, trustee, men’s bible study leader and choir
member. His faith played a big role in his life. Andy worked as a
carpenter for the majority of his career and had a passion for
building and creating things. His hands were seldom idle. He was a
helper to everyone and handy at everything. In his semi-retirement he
looked forward each week to attending the car auctions with his son
Jason. In his later years he learned to play the guitar and enjoyed
playing with his band members. We miss him very much. Andy is survived
by his wife, Audrey (Bouwman); sons, Rodney (Adrienne) and Jason
(Tanya Arenburg); daughters, Susan Vander Honing, Courtney (Jamie)
Gillis, Stacey (Aaron) Van Blarcom and Brittany (Nick) MacKinnon;
brothers, John (Ann) Hultink and Henry (Diane) Hultink; sisters, Anges
(David) Hazelwood, Wendy (Tim) Thornton and Iena (Harry)
Van’t Foort; grandchildren, Ashley Lynk, Riley Vander
Honing, Tyler Vander Honing (Sarah Dominey), Shelby (Michael)
Rodriguez, Hayden Gillis, Blake Gillis, Penny VanBlarcom, Hendrik
VanBlarcom and Noah MacKinnon; great-granddaughter, Alanna Pace; as
well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. In addition
to his parents, he was predeceased by his previous wife, Penny
(Reynolds) in 1996; and many aunts and uncles. The family would like
to thank the QEII Cardiac Transplant Unit, Coordinator Kate Storm and
Dr. Miroslaw Rajda for their expertise, as well as the nursing staff
for their care and compassion during this difficult time. Cremation
has taken place and there will be no visitation. The funeral service
will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 9, 2021 in the White
Family Funeral Home, Kentville.
In accordance with the Nova Scotia Proof of Full
Vaccination Policy, proof of full vaccination will be required to
attend visitations, services and receptions held in or by the White
Family Funeral Home.
For those unable to attend, a video webcast of the service
will be available at 5:00 p.m. A private burial will take place at a
later date. Donations in memory may be made to the Maritime Heart
Centre, Bethany Memorial Church or the consideration of becoming an
organ donor on behalf of Andy in support of helping those who may need
an organ donation in the future. Funeral arrangements have been
entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services,
Kentville. To view the video webcast and for on-line condolences
please visit: www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Andries Andy Vander Honing 19532021..
Death notice for the town of: Kentville, Province: Nova Scotia