Cornelis Van'T Klaphek

Van't Klaphek, Cornelis (Kees) - Passed away peacefully at Woodstock Hospital on Wednesday, October 7th, 2015 in his 94th year. Born on April 12th, 1922 in Putten, The Netherlands. Kees is survived by his wife Lena of almost 66 years. Father to Gerty Van't Klaphek of Putten, Edie Stam (Peter) of Hickson, Marja VanderBas (Jasper) of Woodstock and Wulf Van't Klaphek (Willie) of Innerkip. Opa to Keith (Jeofe), Lenette (Ed), Jeff, Peter (Cynthia), Wendy ( Kris), Edie (Ian), Nick (Eri), Jantine (Adam), Jacob (Rudin), Sarah (Noah), Joop and 11 great grandchildren. Kees was the last survivor of the "razzia" roundup in Putten during World War II. He was a dairy farmer in Holland and immigrated to Canada in 1970 where he farmed for many years. He loved animals and nature. The funeral service will be held at Emmanuel Reformed Church, 170 Clarke St. Woodstock, on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the property purchase fund at Emmanuel Reformed Church and may be arranged through the Brock and Visser Funeral Home, Woodstock, 519-539-0004. Online condolences at www.brockandvisser.com The family wish to thank the staff at the Palliative Care Unit at Woodstock Hospital for their care.

Visitation Details

Saturday, October 10th, 2015 10:30am - 12:00pm, Emmanuel Reformed Church

Service Details

Saturday, October 10th, 2015 12:00pm, Emmanuel Reformed Church

Interment Details

Innerkip Cemetery