Peacefully while surrounded by his family, the Lord called unto Himself His beloved child Neil from Stedman Community Hospice in Brantford in his 57th year. At his side were his loving wife Ally and his children Cory (Shelley), Melissa (Ian) Warren and Natalie (Trent Simpson). He was especially proud of his grandchildren Corbin, Matthew and Lucas. Neil is survived by his mother Tine and his siblings Glenda (Peter) Brouwer, Shirley (Henry) Nieman and Peter (Cindy) Janssens. Son-in-law of Jacob and Margaret Schep and brother-in-law of Walter (Joanne) Schep, Martin (Charmaine) Schep, Miranda (Tim) Osterman and Judy (Phil) Kooistra. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his father Cornelis (2021). Neil was the immediate past president of the Jarvis Lions Club and was extremely proud to be associated with the Jarvis Lions. He loved road trips, camping and he always had a story to share. Friends are invited to call at Ebenezer Christian Reformed Church, 139 Talbot Street East, Jarvis on Monday, May 12, 2025 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Following interment at Knox Cemetery in Jarvis, the Memorial Service for Neil will be held at Ebenezer Christian Reformed Church on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 11 a.m. (The service will be livestreamed on the Ebenezer CRC YouTube channel) If desired, donations to the Norfolk Haldimand Community Hospice would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to COOPER FUNERAL HOME, Jarvis (519-587-4414). Friends are invited to send condolences and sign the Book of Memories at www.cooperfuneralhome.ca
