Walter, Elbert; of Moorefield, peacefully, surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren, and brother, passed away to be with his Lord on Sunday, October 2, 2011 in his 77th year after a courageous battle with deteriorating health throughout the past few years. Beloved husband of Dicky (de Waal) Walter for 55 years. Dear father of Bep and Jake Vandenberg and Jim and Liz Walter all of Moorefield. Loving Opa and Great Opa of David and Rachel Vandenberg, Mikayla, Kiersten, Brooklyn and Tyler; Mark Vandenberg (2000); Melissa and Cody Gleeson and Kylie; Bob and Jenn Walter, Austin and Hailey; Katrina and Greg Schnieders, Madison and Milliscent. Fondly remembered by his brother John VanDriel of Moorefield, brother-in law Sidney and Janet de Waal of New Mexico as well as many friends. Elbert was born in Leerdam, Holland on November 2, 1934 and immigrated to Canada with his wife Dicky and family in 1972, when they began a new life of farming in Maryborough Township. Elbert was a past board member at Peel and Maryborough Insurance and volunteered on the Board of Directors for both the Palmerston Hospital and Conestoga Crest. He was a former member of the Drayton Rotary Club and had a true passion for playing the organ. Elbert was a man loved and respected by many. The family received friends at the Drayton Christian Reformed Church on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Rev. Albert Dreise conducted the Funeral Service in the Drayton Christian Reformed Church on Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 11am. Interment Drayton Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Covenant House or Palmerston Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to Heritage Funeral Homes, Drayton, 519-638-3072.
