Born January 5th,1924 in Ambt Delden, Netherlands died suddenly on March 8, 2010 in Vancouver, BC. Hank was predeceased by Anne, his devoted wife of 47 years. He leaves behind children Maria (David), Kevin (Rie), and Gerard (Anna-Maija), grandchildren Christopher, Matthew, Noa, Ty and Tyya as well as family in the Netherlands, Ireland and England. He will be deeply missed by all those who loved him. Prayers will be offered at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, March 16th, 2010 at St. Augustine's Catholic Church, 2028 West 7th Avenue, Vancouver, where a funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM, on Wednesday, March 17th, 2010, Rev. Gordon Cook, OMI celebrant. Interment to follow at Gardens of Gethsemani Catholic Cemetery, Surrey. Hank's family and friends appreciate the care and kindness shown to him by Dr. Christopher Ryan and the staff of St. Paul's hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson Society of Canada (http:/// www.parkinson.ca ).