Peacefully taken to his glory at his home on Sunday, April 27th in his 75th year. Predeceased by his son Douglas (1979). Beloved husband of Dorothy (Stelpstra). Loving father of Bill and his wife Fawn Van Veen of Fergus, Pat Van Veen of Carman, MB. Pete and his wife Betty-Ann Van Veen, Wayne and his wife Sam Van Veen, Annette and her husband Eric Van Grootheest all of Fergus, Brenda and her husband Marty Reisebosch of Beamsville and David Van Veen of Burlington. He will be missed by his 24 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held at the GRAHAM A. GIDDY FUNERAL HOME AND CHAPEL 280 ST. DAVID ST. S. FERGUS. ON Wednesday April 30 from 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. The funeral will be held at the Canadian Maranatha Reformed Church 600 Belsyde Ave. E., Fergus. on Thursday May 1st at 2:00 P.M. Donations if desired, to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Canadian Reformed World Relief Fund, in lieu of flowers. (cards available at the funeral home 843 3100). www.grahamgiddyfh.com."And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore, establish, and strengthen you. To Him be the Dominion, for ever and ever. Amen" 1 Pet. 5:10,11