Mary Verhoog, age 84, Exeter went to be with her Lord surrounded by her family on October 27, 2017. Born March 17, 1933, Tillsonburg to John & Nellie Hooyer. Married on April 24, 1953, Whitby to John Verhoog. She wrote devotionals for Words of Hope, corresponded with prison inmates and always an active church member. She was a devoted wife, sacrificial mother, loving grandmother & great grandmother and cherished friend to many. She is survived by her beloved husband, John of 64 years; nine children, Nellie Verhoog, Tom Verhoog (Susan), Garry Verhoog (Teresa), Marina Babcock (Paul), John Verhoog (Shelley), Charlie Verhoog (Karen), Maryann Scheele (David), Ben Verhoog (Maria), and Joyann Kruizinga (Robert), 38 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren; sister Josie McLean (John) and brother Ben Hooyer (Nellie).
Mary’s greatest joy was knowing her children loved her Savior as much as she did. She hopes you know this too. “All things work together for good for those who are called according to his purpose.” Rm 8:28
Friends may call at the Exeter Christian Reformed Church, 330 Huron Street West, Exeter on Monday 2-4 and 7-9. A celebration of the love of God in Mary’s life will take place on Tuesday, October 31st at 11 AM with Pastor Kevin teBrake officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Haskett Funeral Home, Exeter (519-235-1220) entrusted with arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Mississippi Christian Family Services, 117 Delta Street/ P.O. Box 487 Rolling Fork, MS 39159 or online at www.mschristianfamily.org.
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David Rotz
Our dear friend John we are so sorry for your lost. Julie and I are praying for you and your family. We rejoice that Mary is with Jesus now. Love David and Julie Rotz
Norm & Charlene Cheng
Dear Pastor John & family,
Our love, thoughts & prayers are with you during this time.
God bless, Norm & Charlene
Amy Maple
Marina,
Reading about your precious mom explains a lot about why you are who you are!! Praying for you and your family during this difficult time.
Much Love,
Amy Maple (TWMS)
Ryan Guetter
Our prayers are with you all, blessings and we pray God’s peace in this time
Lisa Squier
Sweet Marina! Sending you and your family much love and many prayers from Texas.
Mike and Audrey McQuhae
Mrs Verhoog was indeed a wonderful and kind woman of God. Mike and I are truly sorry for your loss. We will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers over the weeks and months to come.
Margaret Breen
Dave and Maryann Scheele, My thoughts and prayers are with you as you remember an active Mother who shared with and supported her family. May you and your family have many memories to cherish. She would want God to be your strength and peace as she has gone on ahead. Love Margaret
Havassy family
Ben, we are so sorry to hear. We thank God for Her life and Legacy and we pray for your comfort in this time.
Havassy family
Ben, we are so sooty to hear. We thank God for Her life and Legacy and we pray for your comfort in this time.
Karen Bade
So sorry about the news of Mary’s passing. What a great women. Praying for all of you .
Dottie Balkema
Just wanted to extend my sincere Christian sympathy to you Pastor Verhoog and your family at this difficult time and wanted you to know that you are in my prayers. May all the wonderful memories of Mary comfort you and may the Lord grant you His peace.
Gordon McLean
Uncle John and all my cousins and family, thinking of you all, deepest sympathy and condolences. All such wonderful memories of Aunt Mary. Thoughts and prayers.
Jen Shilliday
Dear Tom and Susan,
We wanted to let you and the family know you’re in our prayers. A pleasure to have had the opportunity to chat with Mary on almost every visit home from Ireland. What a lovely lady. Always so welcoming.
She’s celebrating a fantastic life she had with Jesus!
Much love to you and the rest of the family,
Jen and Richie Shilliday
Karen Jones
My deepest sympathy to the Verhoog family my prayers are with you.
Dina Palsgraaf
Hierbij betuigen wij ons medeleven met het verlies van tante Mary wij wensen ome Jan en de kinderen en kleinkinderen en achterkleinkinderen veel sterkte toe in deze dagen
We zullen de warme en mooie dingen met jullie nooit vergeten
Jan en Dina Palsgraaf
Evelyn Vincent
Tom & Susan, Garry & Teresa and families
Sincere sympathy. Sounds like she was an amazing Godly mother. She is home with Jesus.
May God grant peace and comfort to each of you and your families as well as John
John/Ellen Donlevy
Charlie and Karen, our sincere condolences and prayers for your Mom.
Nancy Hurley
I’m praying for your family as they morn the loss of Mary. She was always so kind to me.
Berend en Riet Hooyer
Van harte gecondoleerd met jullie verlies van een dierbare moeder.
Ken and Doris Junta
Thinking of you Pastor Verhoog and family at this difficult time keeping your family in our prayers.