Tribute

On Tuesday April 10, 2012, Adrian John Zandvliet of Oliver passed away at the McKinney Place Extended Care Unit at the age of 83.
Adrian will be fondly remembered by his loving wife Annie of 48 years; children, Joanne (Dan) Nazaroff, Adrian Jr. (Roxanne) Zandvliet and Jennifer (Edward) Zandvliet; grandsons Pieter, Patrick and Jordan Martin; granddaughters Kirsten, Terese and Dayna Zandvliet; brothers Martin (Nida) Zandvliet, John (Alma) Zandvliet and sister Nel Radies; many nieces, nephews and his furry friend Tuffy.
Adrian was predeceased by his parents Martinus and Petronella Zandvliet, his sister Hendrika Zandvliet and his brother in-law Art Radies.
Over the years Adrian worked at the Mac & Fitz Packing House, for BC Fruit Packers, Haynes Packing House, the Naramata Co-op as well as the Okanagan Similkameen Fruit Growers (Oliver/Penticton/Summerland/Kelowna).
Adrian was very community oriented and generous with his time. He was a Life Member of the Oliver Elks, and a member of the Osoyoos Soccer Club. Adrian and Annie together volunteered for ten years at the Oliver Food Bank and many other organizations throughout their time together.
Adrian and Annie also received recognition from the: Ministry of Social Services, BC Federation of Foster Parents Association, and the Ministry for Children & Families for serving 32 years. He also enjoyed fishing, camping, soccer, speed skating, the Vancouver Canucks and spending time with his family.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday April 14, 2012 at Christ the King Catholic Church, Oliver, BC with Fr. Gabriel officiating. A reception hosted by the Royal Purple will follow at the Oliver Elks Hall.
Donations are gratefully accepted for the Elks and Royal Purple Fund For Children,
Suite 100 2629 – 29th Avenue, Regina, SK, S4S 2N9.
The family would like to also extend a heartfelt thanks to Dr. Rooke, Dr. Entwistle, and the many nurses and staff at SOGH and McKinney Place.
Condolences and tributes may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com.
Arrangements entrusted to Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium, Oliver & Osoyoos, BC.