MRS. HENDRIKA VANDENBERG nee KLOK of Picture Butte, beloved wife of the late Evert John Vandenberg, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at the age of 86 years.

Hendrika was born in Harskamp, the Netherlands on February 24, 1923. Together with her husband, she immigrated to Canada (Iron Springs) in 1948 where they farmed in the Southern Alberta area their entire life.

Hendrika is survived by her daughters Jenny (John) Bezooyen, Rita (Harman) Leusink, Nellie (Peter) Van Oort, Janet (Neil) Vande Munt, Wilma (Pete) Neels and Joanne (John) Mans; sons Jack (Mary), John (Ina), Jim (Nella), Peter (Corrie), Harry (Toos), Harold (Angie), Marty (Nellie), Eddy (Marie), Lloyd (Marianne); daughter-in-law Janet Vandenberg; 109 grandchildren; 166 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren; 1 sister and 1 brother in Picture Butte, as well as 7 sisters and 2 brothers in Holland, and numerous brothers and sisters-in-law in Holland and Canada; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families.

Hendrika was predeceased by her husband Evert John in 2007; sons Henry Vandenberg in 1979 and infant son in 1954; 4 grandchildren Doreen Vandenberg, Lyle Vandenberg, Dory Dietrich and Jan Dunsbergen; 2 brothers and 2 sisters.

The family would like to give a very special thank you to the staff at Bethesda Care Home for the excellent care and love Mom received. Also a word of thanks to Dr. Mohammed for his care.

An opportunity for condolences will be given between 7:30PM and 8:30PM on Monday, November 30, 2009, at the NETHERLANDS REFORMED CONGREGATION, Picture Butte.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30AM on Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at the NETHERLANDS REFORMED CONGREGATION, Picture Butte, with Reverend C. Sonnevelt, officiating. Interment to follow in the Memorial Cemetery of the Netherlands Reformed Congregation of Picture Butte.

Flowers are gratefully declined. Those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Bethesda Care Home, Box 1096, 701 - 3A St South, Picture Butte, AB T0K 1V0.