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Official Obituary of

JOHN HENDRICKS VANDERSPEK

December 25, 1936 ~ September 20, 2025 (age 88) 88 Years Old

JOHN VANDERSPEK Obituary

Johannes Hendrikes Vanderspek
December 25, 1936-September 20, 2025
John Vanderspek passed away peacefully on September 20, 2025 at the age of 88
years old in the presence of his family. John was born in Monster, Holland to Helena
and Matheus Vanderspek on December 25, 1936. He was one of twelve children and
lived through German occupation during World War II.
In January 1961, John married Corrie in Holland and two days later, they began their
adventure that took them far from home, immigrating to the United States. They picked
California as a place to begin their American dream and were very lucky that Ben Van
Warmerdam chose to sponsor them. John was a hardworking, honest, and loving
individual who got along with everyone. He worked hard as a dairyman, ultimately
owning and working his own dairy farm. John was a role model for his children on how
to live your life showing that working hard will help you achieve the American dream.
John enjoyed playing cards. He and Corrie played cards monthly with three Dutch
couples for over 40 years. For the past 50 years, Galt, California was his home. John
loved to travel and he and Corrie traveled all over the United States including one of his
favorite places, the Grand Canyon. John also traveled with Corrie to Canada, Brazil,
Germany, and Holland to visit his vast family across the world.
John is survived by his spouse, Corrie Vanderspek, son, Brian Vanderspek (Luisa),
daughter, Sylvia Vanderspek, daughter, Melissa Neuburger (Matt), son, Leon
Vanderspek (Karen), seven grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. John, Dad,
Opa will be missed by his family who loved him deeply.
A visitation will be held at Ben Salas Funeral Home, 149 4th Street, Galt, California from
4 pm to 7 pm on September 30, 2025. Funeral services will take place at the Church of
Saint Christopher, 950 South Lincoln Way, Galt, California on October 1, 2025 at 10:30
am. A reception will follow.

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Services

Visitation
Tuesday
September 30, 2025

3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Ben Salas Funeral Home
149 4th Street
Galt, CA 95632

Mass
Wednesday
October 1, 2025

10:30 AM
St Christopher's Catholic Church
950 S Lincoln Way
Galt, CA 95632

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