Peter Reinier Vanderkolff

1940 - 1978  (38 years)

• Name	Peter Reinier Vanderkolff
  Born	1940	Zaandam, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands   [1, 2]
  Gender	Male
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-103641
  Died	14 Dec 1978	Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada   [1, 2]
  	Cause: cancer
  Buried	Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1, 2]
  Person ID	I103641	Generations
  Last Modified	12 May 2025

  
  

• Notes

  VANDERKOLFF. Peter R. -- At the Toronto General Hospital, on Thursday, December 14, 1978, Peter R. Vanderkolff, aged 38 years, of 87 Dalewood Drive, Kitchener, Mr. Vanderkolff was born in Zaandam, Holland. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Vander Cornelius Vandrkolff of Scarborough Ontario. Mr. Vanderkolff was president of Smiths-McNaugton Ltd., Kitchener, founding director of K-W Oktoberfest, founder and charter member of Twin City Optimist Club, co-founder of the Dutch Boy Cadets, founder and president of the Ventures Girls Drum and Bugle Corps., past president of the Ontario Insurance Agents Association. He is survived by his wife, the former Louise Neufeld; two sons Stephen and Jonathan, both at home; one daughter, Heidi, at home; brother of William F. of Whitby, Anthony W. of Scarborough. John A. of Paradise Point, Australia and Carl of Newmarket. Resting at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, after 7 p.m. on Saturday, until noon Monday then to Trinity United Church, Frederick St., Kitchener for the funeral service at 3 p.m. Dr. Frank Morgan officiating. Interment Mount Hope cemetery, Kitchener. The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 15 Dec 1978 _______________ "The Ventures Drum & Bugle Corps was formed in the fall of 1972 by the late Peter Vanderkolff at the request of the Chief of Police who wanted a youth activity for young women. Originally the Ventures wore gold dresses and became affectionately known as "The Ladies In Gold". The nickname held a special meaning for each member and a definition respected by all. Since that first season thousands of young ladies have experienced the joys of belonging to the Venture program. Even though the uniform has changed many times over the years, the dedication, desire, spirit and pride retains the "Ladies Of Gold" as a unique and appealing unit. https://drumcorpswiki.com/Ventures 2012

  
  

• Sources

  [S74] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Kitchener-Waterloo Record (1948-1994), Obituary of Peter R. Vanderkolff - 15 Dec 1978. [S568] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo City - Parkview CC#4513 Internet Link. Memory a blessing/ pride a birthmark/ dedication a way of life/ the impossible an achievable goal/ Vanderkolff/ Peter Reinier/ 1940-1978/ beloved husband of/ Louise Neufeld

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 1940 - Zaandam, , Noord-Holland, Netherlands Died - Cause: cancer - 14 Dec 1978 - Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada Buried - - Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth