Our Lord and Savior
took unto Himself
Jacob Vander Schaaf
May 25, 1912 — Mar. 15 2004
Dearly beloved husband of almost 68 years of marriage to Grietje Vander Schaaf-Huisman.
Jeremiah 32:39
Dad to: Clarence & Jane, Smithers, Ray & Rose, Grand Prairie, Alta., Hendrik & Alie, Duncan, B.C., Johanna & Hank, Sunnyside, Wa., Angie & Harold, Abbotsford, B.C., Joyce & Fred (deceased), Smithers, Anna & Dick, Abbotsford, B.C., Ralph & Audrey, Duncan, B.C.
Pake to many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Predeceased by only 1 son-in-law Fred Euverman, 2003.
Jacob was born in the Netherlands, emigrated to the Bulkley Valley in 1951, enjoyed life there, and in their retirement lived in Duncan and Abbotsford.
The funeral service was held March 18, 2004 in the Emmanuel Free Church with interment at Hazelwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetic Association.
‘Til we meet again