Herman Veenendaal
July 5th, 1946 ~ October 25th, 2024
Herman Veenendaal was born in the city of Leusden Nederlands on July 5th, 1946, to parents Gjisbertus and Aalbertha Veenendaal. Herman is predeceased by his parents, sister Nellie, and brothers Hans, Gerald, Gus and Arie. He is survived by his brother Peter, and sisters Alice, Celia, and Dita.
Herman is from a very large family who immigrated to Canada in 1956 and settled in Carman Manitoba. Growing up, Herman enjoyed a variety of jobs. He worked on a mink farm, farming, drywalling, and concrete work. Herman loved to sing and was part of a quartet and a choir throughout his teenage and into his adult years.
Herman married Greta Beintema on December 19,1975, and together they purchased a farm, and welcomed six children into their family. In 1990, they made a life changing decision to pack up all their belongings, and move from the prairies to British Columbia, where they settled in Vernon BC. There he had a variety of odd jobs, such as working in a screen printing shop, drywalling, and others, before starting a few of his own business ventures with his kids working along side him. What started as a small landscape business (OCTO Landscaping), grew into a company (Vee Ventures), adding a snow plowing business, street sweeping business, and chimney sweeping business to keep himself and his kids busy all year round. As the years went on, he welcomed 3 daughter in laws, and 2 son in laws, as well as 18 beautiful grandchildren into the family.
Herman had his struggles, and he moved around a lot from place to place over the last 15 years. We as a family have prayed constantly for his heart to soften, and for him to live the remainder of his life for the Lord. We are extremely grateful for these last 4 years where he has stabilized and been in a good environment with his church families and has truly been able to repair relationships with his family members and grow in his faith to walk alongside Jesus. We are extremely comforted in the fact that he is no longer struggling and is rejoicing in heaven with our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
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Aunt Greta and family Condolences to the family! Thinking and praying for you during this difficult time! Andy and Arlene Bouwers
Condolences Greta and family with the passing into glory of Herman. The Lord is indeed compassionate and gracious. Herman is at peace, safe with his Savior.
Sending love to the whole family. ❤️ Deepest condolences.
Sending condolences and sharing thanks to our gracious Lord who kept Herman in His care throughout it all. I got to work with Herman for a while in my teens and I enjoyed the trust and guidance he gave. He was good at taking us church kids on :). Thinking of all of you during this time.
My condolences with the passing of Herman. I knew him in the early years of his marriage when I came to Carman to teach. I knew about his later struggles and am so thankful to hear that the Lord remembered him and brought him back to himself and that he was able to leave well in terms of his relationship with his family. God is amazing and nothing is impossible for him! May he continue to be your comfort and strength in the days to come.
We remember Herman with fondness from his years in the Carman male quartet and choir. He is at peace now. Our sincere condolences to his family.
To Aunt Greta and family. I spent some many hours with Uncle Herman at some point. I had the privledge of travelling to BC with your family. I will always treasure those moments. I could not be there this weekend for you all. My sincere condolences for you and your loss. Praying for peace, joy and comfort. Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. James 1:12 Uncle Herman withstood the test. Praise the Lord!
My condolences with the loss of Uncle Herman to his family. When is the online funeral services to watch with my Mom? Thanks, Lindsey
My deepest condolences to all with your loss.
Dear Family Members: My condolences on Herman's passing. I share the gratitude you express about the last four years of his life. Thanks be to God, Who is gracious beyond understanding. May He comfort and sustain you, especially in the days to come. Piet Groenwold Coaldale
Our condolences to all Herman’s family. May God bless you with good memories of your time together.
My sincere condolences to you Greta and your entire family. I was blessed with an opportunity to see Herman in hospital before he passed and we shared a bit of reflection for our lovely times spent in Vernon together with you. God bless you all.