November 11, 1934 – January 24, 2022
At the age of 87 years
Memorial Service 11:30 am, February 4, 2022 at Cornerstone Christian Reformed Church, 1191 22nd St. NE, Salmon Arm.
With sorrow and rejoicing we announce the passing of Cornelis (Neal) Vandergugten. He follows his beloved wife of 65 years, Mary, who passed away one month earlier on December 24, 2021.
Neal was born in Katwijk, The Netherlands and was the oldest of 8 children born to Diederikus and Hendrika Vandergugten. He immigrated to Burnaby, BC in 1951 at the age of 17 where he soon met Mary. They married on August 31, 1956 and were blessed with 65 years of marriage.
Neal passed away and entered into heavenly glory at the age of 87 years in Salmon Arm, BC. We rejoice that he has been relieved from his broken heart and earthly suffering. He is survived by 4 children Rick (Ludi), Pete (Celia), Larry (Lynn), Marion (Rob) De Boersap; 16 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by a granddaughter, Kristin (2018) and his beloved wife, Mary (2021).
Dad is best remembered for his love of family, adventure and fishing. He was a skilled craftsman and could build anything from furniture to a house with precision. Dad was a hard worker who built up his own construction company and employed hundreds of people over the years. He was always generous, eagerly sharing the bounty God had blessed him with. Dad loved to sing in church choir and the men’s chorus and he was renowned for his beautiful whistling. He and mom loved to travel and spent months exploring BC, the Territories, the western States and Mexico. Dad was so thankful to God for blessing him with his beloved wife for 65 years and was eager to join Mom in glory.
Dad – Grampy will be greatly missed.
The family would like to thank all the healthcare workers at Interior Health Home Support and Shuswap Lake General Hospital who so lovingly cared for dad in his illness and last days. Special thanks to Dr. Alison Howatt for her care and compassion over the last 17 years.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to World Vision.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Vandergugten Cornelis Neal Adrianus 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Salmon-Arm, Province: Colombie britanique