Stanley Adrian Vandenbroek
Posted May 16, 2024 | 9:41 AM
Stanley “Stan” Adrian Vandenbroek passed away peacefully surrounded by family at home in Red Deer, AB on May 9, 2024 after a battle with cancer. He was born April 9, 1971 in Picture Butte, AB to Jacobus “Jac” Vandenbroek and Johanna “Anne” Vanden Dungen, and predeceased by his mother in 2021.
Stan will be lovingly remembered by his children, Emily (Eric) Guilbault, Dylan Vandenbroek, Jacob (Kailey) Vandenbroek; granddaughter Katelyn Guilbault; father Jac (Jeanette) Vandenbroek; siblings, Sandra (Scott) Hall, Dave (Pam) Amendt, Wes (Lynda) Amendt; beloved mothers to his children, Christa Downey and Samantha Posti; his best friend Paul Gamroth and many other devoted friends; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Last but not least, he leaves behind his best fur-friend and traveling companion Zuko.
Stan’s greatest love was for his children, and he was so proud to be their father, but he also had a deep passion for traveling and for cars. His life’s journeys were shared with everyone through amazing photos, special memories of trips taken, and stories about his travels all over this world. He loved to bring his kids along on his adventures and was frequently accompanied by family, friends, and loved ones. Many of his travels included road trips and all kinds of cars because he has owned hundreds of them over the years. Stan was quite an entrepreneur and had many business ventures before finally finding happiness on the open road hauling classic cars. He was the “car guy” and was so fortunate to earn a living doing what he loved best. In his spare time, you could find him volunteering, listening to ABBA, and acquiring items for his unique memorabilia collection.
The ”Ultimate” Celebration for Stan will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 11:00 am at Living Stones Church (2020 – 40 Avenue, Red Deer) with a luncheon to follow. The family invites everyone to join Stan’s “Last Ride” to Alto Reste Cemetery which will be a procession of cool and classic cars leaving Living Stones Church at 1:30 pm. In true Stan fashion, the family encourages everyone to dress bright and bold for the occasion.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the SPCA, Canadian Cancer Society, or a charity of your choice.
Living Stones Church Live Stream Link(s):
- https://boxcast.tv/view/stanley-vandenbroek-memorial-service—the-ultimate-celebration-ihvwct9ie7ku33unqhpm
- https://www.livingstones.ab.ca/live
- Date : 2024-09-05
- Location : Red Deer Funeral Home