Berend “Bernie” Veld
of Moorefield, Ontario, finished his earthly journey surrounded by his family on Tuesday March 15, 2016 after a courageous struggle. He was born in Hoogeveen, The Netherlands, on January 16, 1929; the son of Albert and Jantien Veld. He immigrated to Canada in 1952. He was the much loved husband of 50 years to Hannah (Hofstra). He will be dearly missed by his children and grandchildren: Albert (Cheryl ) Veld, Matthew (Stacey), Daniel (Ashleigh); Trudy (Wilf ) Stroetinga, Crystal (Nate), Melanie (Steve); Kerry (Joanne) Veld, Michelle (Greg), Jason (Heather), Tashianna (Jordon), Amy-Lee (Jerry); Benny Veld, Brandon, Tyler, Sheldon; Joann (Kevin) Walker, Mitchel, Nicole, Kelsey; Bruce (Heather) Veld, Rachel, Avery; Anita (Collin) Diefenbacher, Megan, Emily, Sarah. His legacy continues through his great-grandchildren: Ryder, Liam, Jayden, McKenna, Hailee, Cullen, Tristen, Ashlyn, Jackson, Hayden, Wyatt, Linden, Sadie, Hudson and Harper. Predeceased by his first wife Trijntje (Linde) Veld, and grandchildren Jillian, Jonathan and Colin. Survived by his siblings, Ge, Dicky and Jan.
The family will receive friends and family at the Palmerston Christian Reformed Church, 400 Whites Road, Palmerston on Friday March 18, 2016, from 6-9pm. The funeral service will take place on Saturday March 19, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. at the Palmerston Christian Reformed Church in Palmerston. Donations to the Palmerston Hospital Foundation and the Alzheimer’s Society of Perth will be accepted as expressions of sympathy.