Service Information
Donald W. VanderVoort, age 78, of Buffalo Lake, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at Buffalo Lake Healthcare Center.
Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, May 30, 2021, at 3:00 P.M. at the Hector Event Center with interment in the United Methodist Church of Hope Cemetery in Osceola Township, Minnesota.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held one hour prior to the service at the Hector Event Center.
Obituary
Donald Wayne VanderVoort was born on June 29, 1942, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. He was the son of Melvin Emerson and Georgianna Wilma (Turgeon) VanderVoort. Donald was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in his faith as a youth. He received his education in Hector and was a graduate with the Hector High School class of 1960.
He was a lifelong farmer and was part owner of B&V Farm equipment sales. Donald also drove truck first for Green Giant and then Olinger Trucking Company in Hector.
Donald began dirt track racing in 1968 in Bird Island, Minnesota, and was known as #14 for many years. He enjoyed deer hunting, golfing in Las Cruces, New Mexico, where he wintered, and fishing. Donald especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was a huge Vikings and Twins fan, rarely missing a game.
Donald passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at Buffalo Lake Healthcare Center, at the age of 78 years.
Blessed be his memory.
Donald is survived by his:
Brothers, Donavon VanderVoort and his wife, Charito, of Hector, MN,
Bill VanderVoort and his wife, Nancy, of Hector, MN;
Nieces and Nephews, Shane VanderVoort and his wife, Kelly, Kendra Strelau and her husband, Ryan, Jessica Page and her husband, Jon, Joshua VanderVoort and his wife, Heather, Nathan VanderVoort and his significant other, Tessa, Ida VanderVoort;
Great Nieces and Nephews, Alix VanderVoort, Ashley VanderVoort, Carson Page, Corey Page, Colton VanderVoort, Rayna VanderVoort, Truly VanderVoort, Daxtyn Hewitt;
Many other relatives, and friends.
Donald is preceded in death by his Parents, Melvin and Georgianna VanderVoort; Brother, Martin Wayne VanderVoort (in infancy); Sister-in-law, Susan VanderVoort.
Rodney & Carolyn Kurth says
Bill-Family & Friends: My Sincerest sympathies to you. Knowing that this journey has been a rough one for all; My prayers are Don is at peace. Some of my best family memories are watching Dad work and be with the Car #14 and guys in the BI Speedway pits. Great picture of Don, this is how I want to remember him. Carolyn Dvorak Kurth
Tony & Karen Bohlin-Negen says
Our sympathy to the family.
Karen Costas says
Our deepest condolences to the VanderVoort family for the loss. Prayers to the family in mourning.
The Costas Family
Karen (Heil),Carlos and family
Sandra Larsen says
We are so sorry for your loss Donavon, You and your family are in our prayers and in our thoughts. Let us know if there is anything we can do.
Your lake neighbors.
Sandy & Al Roeser
Alan R Peterson says
Many fond memories of Donnie at the Bird Island raceway. RIP, #14.
Jon Anderson says
I was saddened to hear of Donny’s passing. I lived in Hector in the late 60’s to Early 70’s was a huge fan of Donny and the 14 car.